The Latest Breaking News from Washington D.C.

Glitz, glamour and pre-vetted gags: the World Cup draw goes to Washington

In today’s Football Weekly: the Geopolitics World Cup draw, more Keith chat, and US pop sensation Anastacia

The Guardian - UK · Dec 4, 2025

Former Venezuelan spy chief says Maduro runs 'narco-terrorist organisation'

Hugo Carvajal, former Venezuelan intelligence chief, has accused Nicolás Maduro's government of being a "narco-terrorist organisation" and offered to cooperate with US authorities.

Euronews · Dec 4, 2025

Suspect arrested and named in case of pipe bombs planted on eve of January 6

Bombs were placed near Republican and Democratic party HQs in Washington night before US Capitol attack

The Guardian - US · Dec 4, 2025

Trump’s sweeping changes to US immigration policy – here’s what to know

President orders pause on asylum claims and extra scrutiny of migrants from 19 countries after Washington shooting

The Guardian - US · Dec 4, 2025

Washington Brings Together Business and Technology Leaders to Highlight Practical Solutions Shaping the U.S. Economy in 2025-2026

On December 4, Washington, D.C. hosts an annual gathering of entrepreneurs, technologists, and industry leaders who work on practical solutions to strengthen the U.S. economy and infrastructure. The focus of the event is on projects that deliver measurable public value, including modernizing logistics, improving safety, reducing infrastructure pressure, and expanding…

inkl · Dec 4, 2025

Somali PM Declines to Engage With Trump After He Calls Country's Immigrants 'Garbage': 'Better Not to Respond'

Somalia's prime minister said the country will refrain from responding directly to U.S. President Donald Trump after he called Somali immigrants "garbage" during a cabinet meeting in Washington on Tuesday.

Latin Times · Dec 3, 2025

Judge blocks widespread immigration arrests in DC made without warrants or probable cause

Injunction was sought by civil liberties groups in lawsuit against Department of Homeland Security

The Guardian - US · Dec 3, 2025

Suspected DC National Guard shooter may have carried out attack after being blackmailed by Taliban, bombshell report claims

Officials are reportedly probing whether the National Guard shooting suspect was among Afghans who have faced retribution for previously collaborating with U.S. forces in Afghanistan

The Independent UK · Dec 3, 2025

The Guardian view on US-Russia talks on Ukraine: a warning to Europe to move faster on security cooperation

Editorial: Washington’s betrayal of its allies has been averted for now, but preparations must be made for a world where its support cannot be relied on

The Guardian - UK · Dec 3, 2025

Europe and Canada on track to buy €4.3bn of US weapons for Ukraine this year, Rutte says

Washington more or less stopped deliveries of weapons to Ukraine this summer, instead calling on Europeans to purchase equipment and donate it themselves – and Ukraine's allies have so far obliged to the tune of millions of euros per month.

Euronews · Dec 3, 2025