Former Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (I-Ariz.) had a heated exchange with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) and other Democratic Party members who she said switched their stance on support for the filibuster in the upper chamber. “Change of heart on the filibuster, I see,” Sinema wrote on social media with a screenshot of a post from Ocasio-Cortez…

D.C.’s iconic Yoshino cherry blossoms have reached stage two as they head towards peak bloom, the National Park Service announced Sunday. Stage two means that florets, or tiny green buds, are visible on the trees.

Though this year’s cherry blossoms have been slightly delayed compared to 2024—when they reached stage one on March 2—they’re actually right on track historically. The National Park Service has predicted that the peak bloom will occur between March 28 and 31,

Philadelphia's cherry blossoms are on track to reach peak bloom from April 5-8. Why it matters: Cue weekend crowds in Fairmount Park vying for the best selfie content and picnic spots among flowering trees.

The famed cherry blossom trees are making their way toward peak bloom in D.C. Here’s a look at their progress.

The arboretum is tucked inside the 22-acre Holmdel Park, and the cherry blossoms are the clear showstoppers. In this garden, you can find different species of cherry blossom trees, especially Yoshino, Sargent, and weeping Higan varieties.

Spurred by D.C.’s recent sunny, mild weather, the Tidal Basin cherry blossoms reached the first stage of development Tuesday. The cycle could accelerate soon.

Springtime brings one of the most iconic symbols of the season—the blooming of the famous Washington, DC cherry blossoms. Each year, more than 1.5 million visitors flock to the nation's capital to take part in the National Cherry Blossom Festival,