The Latest Breaking News from Washington D.C.

Syrian president holds talks with Trump at White House

Ahmed al-Sharaa was expected to push for full lifting of remaining sanctions imposed during 13-year civil war

The Guardian - UK · Nov 10, 2025

Volodymyr Zelenskyy: why should I be afraid of Donald Trump?

Exclusive: Ukraine’s leader dismisses reports his last Washington meeting was volatile, and praises King Charles for helping build ties with US president

The Guardian - UK · Nov 9, 2025

Trump wants his name on the Washington Commanders’ planned $3.7 billion stadium, and he has 'plenty of cards to play,' report says

"He can make it very difficult, through government environmental approvals and other things, to make sure everyone who wants this stadium to be built will join to put his name on it."

Fortune · Nov 8, 2025

Trump reportedly wants new NFL stadium in Washington named after him

ESPN reports Trump wants the Commanders’ new $3.7bn stadium to bear his name, with the White House suggesting the request could succeed

The Guardian - US · Nov 8, 2025

Washington's struggling economy takes another economic hit from the government shutdown

Washington's local economy has taken blows from a series of actions by the Trump administration, from the layoffs of federal workers to the ongoing law enforcement intervention with the National Guard

The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2025

49ers vs. Rams: A History of the Kyle Shanahan-Sean McVay Rivalry

No two coaches in the NFL know each other better than Kyle Shanahan and Sean McVay.

Sports Illustrated · Nov 8, 2025

DC Mayor Bowser is not the target of Justice Department investigation, officials say

The Justice Department is scrutinizing a trip that Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser took to Qatar, but the mayor is not a target of the investigation, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press, The probe into a trip Bowser took with staff in 2023 is focused on…

The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2025

Washington man falls into a chasm. What police find 5 days later isn’t the crime scene they expected

The authorities are calling the heroic rescue mission "beautiful."

We Got This Covered · Nov 7, 2025

US to maintain long-term energy cooperation with Europe, Secretary Wright tells Euronews

Speaking to Euronews, US Energy Secretary Chris Wright indicated Washington's willingness to have a long-term energy presence in Europe and highlighted Greece's role as a key hub.

Euronews · Nov 7, 2025

Viktor Orban is back in the White House again – doing Putin’s dirty work for him

ANALYSIS: The Hungarian leader and Donald Trump are no fans of democracy. Both are pro-Putin, and they have one point of friction, which will not ignite during their meeting in Washington DC. World affairs editor Sam Kiley explains why this is good for the Kremlin

The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2025