Nowadays, the Washington scene is completely different, with almost every issue decided on a strictly partisan basis.

That is not to say that the Washington social scene has come to a halt.

It is always instructive to get an inside view of the Washington scene from the experts.

Both her parents were prominent in the Washington social scene, hosting dinner parties.

He has a keen mind and instinctively understands the Washington scene.

The reporter was local, not part of the Washington scene.

"He just doesn't want to get into the Washington scene."

She was a presence on the Washington social scene and well liked there.

Biden was also hurt by his never having been a player in the Washington social scene.