Trump adds $3.2bn Alabama bridge to long list of things he’d like named after him The Mobile River Bridge and Bayway project was paid for in part by a Biden-era grant The Independent UK · 22h ago
A National Guard member deployed to Washington, DC, is arrested on firearms charge A member of the Oklahoma National Guard has been arrested for carrying an unauthorized firearm in Washington, D.C. Spec The Independent UK · Oct 2
DC judge blocks Trump’s demands to continue Reflecting Pool case against Olympic canoeist, even as new evidence called him innocent The cause of the damage was a "botched installation." We Got This Covered · Oct 2
CDC Records 72,093 Violent Deaths in 2023 as Suicides Make Up 62% and Firearms Are Involved in 58.6% CDC data show 72,093 violent deaths in 2023, with suicide making up 62% and firearms involved in 58.6%. Call or text 988 for help 24/7. Medical Daily · Oct 2
Refugees and Asylees Start Losing Medicaid as Nine States and DC Report More Than 281,000 at Risk Refugees and asylees lose Medicaid eligibility Oct. 1, with 281,000+ at risk in nine states and DC. Here's who is exempt and what families can do. Medical Daily · Oct 2
New Washington DC law bans landlords from imposing dog breed restrictions Landlords can no longer refuse pit bulls, rottweilers, dobermans or other breeds considered ‘scary’ The Guardian - US · Oct 1
Taxpayers have spent $49M to feed the National Guard members stationed around DC for the last year One contract, worth $15.6 million, covered ‘catered breakfast, lunch and dinner and midnight meals for service members’ The Independent UK · Oct 1
Democrats to Trump: Show Us the Venezuela Oil Deal — or Face Subpoenas Five House Democrats demanded the Venezuela-NABEP oil deal's full contract on Sept. 30 after a classified briefing produced zero answers — and subpoenas may follow. Latin Times · Oct 1
Judge dismisses DC reflecting pool damage case against former Olympian Judge barred further charges against David Hearn, whom Trump blamed for damage caused by flawed installation The Guardian - US · Oct 1
Trump blows up in TIME interview on DC makeover, Iran and cost of living: ‘I don’t know what the hell’s wrong’ Trump-in-denial grows defensive and curses at a reporter when confronted with straight-forward questions about his second term The Independent UK · Oct 1
Trump DOJ can’t go after ex-Olympian again for Reflecting Pool ‘vandalism,’ judge rules DC judge says Trump’s demands to re-charge David Hearn are ‘simply fanciful’ after Jeanine Pirro already tossed ‘meritless’ case The Independent UK · Oct 1
A Baby Named Nathan Just Became the Face of America's New Birthright Citizenship Battle — Nathan v. Trump A new lawsuit, Nathan v. Trump, challenges Trump's revised birthright citizenship order weeks after the Supreme Court struck down his first attempt. Latin Times · Oct 1
Police looking for motive after man opens fire in workplace and kills two coworkers The tragedy took place about 30 miles southwest of Washington, DC The Independent UK · Sep 30
A Pardon Killed SCOTUS's Top Immigration Case. Here's What's at Stake for Latinos Now. A governor's pardon erased SCOTUS's top immigration case. What Latino families in Texas must know about three legal battles now moving toward the Court. Latin Times · Sep 30
The Independent UK · Sep 30 Trump officials admit they are unaware of plans to turn DC arch into ‘military complex’ like the president promised Trump wants to put ‘large numbers of drones’ and ‘snipers’ on the structure. Planners say they haven’t received any designs for it
The Economic Times · Sep 29 A $375 million ground lease transformed Washington's Old Post Office into a Waldorf Astoria; 2 years after acquisition, foreclosure ended the investor's control of the property A $375 million transaction changed the identity of Washington, D.C.’s Old Post Office building, moving the property from the Trump International Hotel toward a Waldorf Astoria managed by Hilton. The deal involved Miami-based CGI Merchant Group, founded by Raoul Thomas, who had planned to pay no more than $350 million…
International Business Times UK · Sep 29 ICE Launches New 'Public Safety Surge' Just Days After Agents Reportedly Left US Citizen Bloodied The Department of Homeland Security says ICE has launched a public safety operation across 11 states and Washington, DC, amid scrutiny of recent encounters in Chicago and Austin
We Got This Covered · Sep 29 Dr. Oz will attend a panel at a MAHA summit in DC. The moderator is Russell Brand, who faces SA charges in London Multiple women have brought allegations against the British comedian.
Reason · Sep 28 Once Recession-Proof, D.C. Feels the Pain From Federal Workforce Reductions Formerly tax-supported workers are discovering the uncertainties the private sector faces every day.
The Times of India · Sep 27 US Nor’easter batters East Coast, cancels over 400 flights, leaves 100,000 without power A strong nor’easter hitting the US East Coast from Washington, DC, to Maine this weekend forced airlines to cancel over 400 flights and left more than 100,000 homes and businesses without power at one point on Saturday.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 26 Athens on a plate – a food-lover’s guide to the Greek capital Top tips to the best cafes, bars and restaurants in the city
Latin Times · Sep 26 No AI Truce Yet: What the Trump-Xi Summit Really Changed US and China leaders, alongside Sam Altman, Elon Musk and Jensen Huang, negotiate AI safety guardrails and an emergency incident hotline.
The Independent UK · Sep 25 Trump once promised to feed Xi McDonald’s. He gave him a lavish state dinner and hearty serving of praise instead ANALYSIS: The summit itself was the point of the visit, but Trump reveled in showing off his gilded DC in front of China’s president and a roomful of billionaires, Alex Woodward writes
Latin Times · Sep 25 What Really Happened Outside the White House During Xi's Visit Involving Five Arrests and Two Standoffs Five arrests, no ICE involvement confirmed, and threats that began before Xi even landed — here's what actually happened outside the White House.
The Economic Times · Sep 25 US: How sweeping job cuts have reshaped life and job prospects in the DC area Despite living in one of the most affluent parts of the country, many in the greater D.C. area - which includes parts of Maryland and Virginia and is referred to as the DMV - now see a bleak local job market and rising costs. Some are even considering leaving the…