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Washington, D.C.: Capital city of the United States
Washington, D.C., formally the District of Columbia and commonly known as Washington or D.C., is the capital city and federal district of the United States. The city is on the Potomac River, across from Virginia, and shares land borders with Maryland to its north and east. It was named after George Washington, the first president of the United States. The district is named after Columbia, the female personification of the nation.

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Republicans win 218 US House seats, giving Donald Trump and the party control of government [Video]

Republicans win 218 US House seats, giving Donald Trump and the party control of government

Trump rallied House Republicans at a Capitol Hill hotel Wednesday morning, marking his first return to Washington since the election.

Credit: euronews (in English)     Duration: 00:35Published
Trump returns to Washington for meeting with Biden, promises smooth transition [Video]

Trump returns to Washington for meeting with Biden, promises smooth transition

US president-elect Donald Trump visited the White House on Wednesday for an Oval Office meeting with President Joe Biden, where both pledged to ensure a smooth transition of power.

Credit: euronews (in English)     Duration: 00:38Published
VIDEO| Anti-Trump Protests Rock U.S Cities, Protesters Fill the Streets: Women Demand ‘Liberty Now!’ [Video]

VIDEO| Anti-Trump Protests Rock U.S Cities, Protesters Fill the Streets: Women Demand ‘Liberty Now!’

Thousands of demonstrators flooded the streets of major U.S. cities following Donald Trump’s re-election, marking the beginning of nationwide protests. In New York City, Washington, D.C., and beyond,..

Credit: Oneindia     Duration: 03:38Published
Trump's Victory in U.S Election – What Does It Mean for Indian Diaspora? Oneindia Reports from D.C. [Video]

Trump's Victory in U.S Election – What Does It Mean for Indian Diaspora? Oneindia Reports from D.C.

Donald Trump's stunning victory in the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election has not only changed the political landscape but also sparked debates across the globe, especially within the Indian diaspora in..

Credit: Oneindia     Duration: 04:00Published
Chappell Roan Cancels All Things Go Festival Shows to Prioritize Mental Health | THR News Video [Video]

Chappell Roan Cancels All Things Go Festival Shows to Prioritize Mental Health | THR News Video

Chappell Roan has canceled her upcoming performances citing mental health. The artist cancelled her planned performances in Washington, D.C., and New York this weekend as part of the All Things Go..

Credit: The Hollywood Reporter     Duration: 02:02Published

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