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US to lift asylum claim pause for countries that are not on travel ban list

Following the shooting of two National Guard members in Washington DC, in November 2025, the Donald Trump administration announced a blanket ban on asylum cases as the DC shooter was an Afghan man who had been granted asylum in 2025. The administration enacted a pause on asylum cases overseen by…

The Times of India

MAGA lawmakers at war as House Republicans slam Senate GOPers for fleeing DC amid shutdown

‘Could the Senate be any more lazy than to send to us a bill that doesn't do the job and then leave town?’ one MAGA congressman said

The Independent UK

Chicago Progressives Voted To Freeze Minimum Wage Hikes for Restaurant Workers. Why Won't the Mayor Listen?

While eliminating the tipped wage may sound like a win on paper for waiters, the results have been disconcerting.

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FAA halts flights at DC airports over ‘strong smell’ at control tower

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Ground stops lifted at Washington DC area airports after ‘strong smell’ reported at air traffic control tower

A ‘strong smell’ was reported at a Virginia air traffic control center, an FAA spokesperson said

The Independent UK

‘Could only happen to Trump’: President hijacks Cabinet meeting to cry about lawsuits over his radical DC plans

President launches into extended stemwinder of grievances ranging from lawsuits over the Kennedy Center to the Justice Department’s failure to bring sham charges against Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell

The Independent UK

Cherry blossoms in DC hit peak bloom in stunning burst of pink

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2 arrested after US Park Police officer shot in Washington DC while on duty; targeted attack suspected

Washington, DC Metropolitan Police have arrested two suspects in connection with the shooting of a US Park Police officer in southeast Washington on Monday evening, the Associated Press reported citing officials.

The Times of India

The Wealthiest Suburbs in America Today vs. 10 Years Ago

The top city is in New York (but not NYC).

GOBankingRates

The D.C. Streetcar's Other Failures

Plus: The "Montana miracle" wins one last court battle, D.C.'s "devastatingly unambitious" growth plan, and your Fourth Amendment right to refuse federal housing vouchers.

Reason

Teen Budget Experiment: One Month Update (And I’m Honestly Surprised)

We’re now in Month 2 of our financial experiment where I give my 13-year-old girls $100/month and they are responsible for buying ALL their own clothes and makeup, plus any “fancy” toiletries (I will continue to buy all their basic necessities).

Blogging Away Debt

March Madness 2026: Game Times, TV Channels for Sweet 16 of the Men’s NCAA Tournament

The full schedule for the Sweet 16 at the 2026 men’s NCAA tournament is set. Here are full details, matchups and broadcast information.

Sports Illustrated

The kindness of strangers: My kids sent me a birthday fax from far away – a modest man made sure I received it

I was all alone in a Washington DC hotel on my birthday – and someone else had received my children’s message by mistake

The Guardian - AU

Gather together: Photographer Neal Slavin on what 50 years of taking group shots says about us

Neal Slavin's landmark photography book "When Two or More Are Gathered Together" reveals the many sides of 20th century American society and is notably for its use of colour. To mark the its 50th anniversary, the photographer spoke to Euronews Culture about the book's enduring legacy.

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Everybody Loves Your Money

Washington D.C. Alert: Commuter Tax Benefits You Can Actually Use in 2026

Commuting in Washington D.C. just got more interesting—and potentially more rewarding. While the District did not create new commuter tax rules for 2026, the IRS has increased the federal commuter benefit limits, and D.C.’s existing commuter-benefits laws continue to shape how employers must support transit-friendly commuting. Together, these updates influence…

The Independent UK

Pentagon to reportedly keep National Guard in DC three more years even after Trump declares city ‘crime free’

‘We're just days away from the most beautiful season here in Washington, which, by the way, is a crime free city... just about,’ Trump said at a White House event Thursday

The Independent UK

Delaware removed a statue of a founder with 200 slaves. National Parks now plan to install it in DC

The statue is slated for a six-month stay at Freedom Plaza starting in 2026

Roll Call

As GOP senators grapple with cost concerns, Democrats see opening

Mississippi Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith appeared to downplay a question about rising beef prices last month by saying Americans have “so many proteins to choose from.” Fellow Republican Sen. Jon Husted of Ohio told a conservative podcaster last week that people living in poverty lack the experience to handle the “real…

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The Independent UK

FAA announces new air traffic controller rules after DC midair collision and near-misses

The new requirement applies to more than 150 of the nation's busiest airports

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A ‘tragic love story’: ‘Titanic’-inspired Trump-Epstein statue installed in DC’s National Mall

"Secret handshake" strikes again.

The Times of India

'Tragic love story': Statue of Trump and Epstein in iconic 1997 Titanic pose spotted in Washington DC

A satirical statue depicting US President Donald Trump and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in a pose inspired by the film Titanic appeared on the National Mall in Washington, DC, on Wednesday.

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Pam Bondi latest Trump crony to flee DC to military base, fearful of consequences of Epstein files

As public anger grows, Bondi becomes the latest Trump admin figure to hide behind soldiers.

The Independent UK

This art-filled, anti-establishment neighbourhood is where I’d always choose to stay in Washington DC

With independent stores, street art and some of the best (and most affordable) dining in the city, Annabel Grossman firmly believes Adams Morgan is the best place to base yourself in the US capital

Motorsport

Washington D.C. IndyCar track layout and event logo revealed

A seven-turn, 1.7-mile street circuit will go around several historic landmarks in Washington, D.C. for the inaugural running of the Freedom 250

Guitar World

“We played it at CBGB’s. The label guy said, ‘That’s a single.’ We said, ‘Oh, no... That’s not going on the album. That’s a joke song!’” It was nothing more than a throwaway jam – then they were playing it at the Grammys in tuxedos

In the annals of ’90s alt-rock one-off hits, few were more improbable than Liar, the snarky funk-metal jam that brought hardcore heavyweight Henry Rollins and his band onto mainstream radio, and to music's biggest stage

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