The Latest Breaking News from Washington D.C.

Immigration Agents Arrest Two Mexican Contractors Who Were Fighting a Fire: 'Deeply Concerned'

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) arrested two Mexican contractors helping fight a fire in Washington

Latin Times · Aug 29, 2025

President Trump reignites 'digital barriers' issue warning that Washington would impose tariffs on countries that 'harm US IT companies' — South Korea concerned it is vulnerable

Trump's threats of tariffs and export controls on digital barriers have got South Korean officials worried.

Tom’s Hardware · Aug 29, 2025

Ex-Justice Department Staffer Who Hurled A Sandwich At Washington Federal Agent Faces Reduced Charge After Jury Rebuff

Federal prosecutors filed a misdemeanor charge against a Washington man accused of throwing a sub-style sandwich at a federal officer after a grand jury declined to indict him on a felony, according to court records and prosecutors.

Benzinga · Aug 29, 2025

India’s Modi to meet Xi and Putin on first China trip in seven years as US tariffs bite

PM’s four-day trip, which includes Japan visit, comes as Delhi seeks to diversify trade and bolster ties with Beijing

The Guardian - UK · Aug 29, 2025

US Targets Venezuela Over 'Soles' Cartel. Does It Exist?

Washington cited Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's alleged role in the "Cartel de los Soles" as it dispatched five warships and thousands of Marines toward the Caribbean country for an anti-drug deployment.

International Business Times · Aug 28, 2025

DC Man seen throwing sandwich at agent charged with misdemeanor after grand jury declines indictment

A man captured on camera hurling a sandwich at a federal agent in Washington has been charged with a misdemeanor after prosecutors failed to convince a grand jury to return a more serious felony indictment, according to court papers filed Thursday

The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2025

US Navy is planning its own boat parade for Trump after his Army parade garnered little fanfare: report

Army anniversary parade in Washington suffered from low attendance and soldiers marching out of step

The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2025

Federal Immigration Officers in Washington Arrest 2 Firefighters Tackling the State's Largest Wildfire

Two firefighters were recently detained by federal law enforcement while fighting the Bear Gulch fire in Washington state. The arrests appear to be immigration-related.

Reason · Aug 28, 2025

Border Patrol operation at wildfire in Washington state sparks criticism

A U.S. Customs and Border Patrol action at the site of a wildfire on Washington state’s Olympic Peninsula has sparked condemnation from Sen. Patty Murray, who says firefighters put risk their lives to keep communities safe

The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2025

‘HELP!!!!’: Lawyer’s to-the-point filing gets her client released from jail and prompts judge to slam DC officials

A D.C. judge responded to the plea for help with a scathing filing slamming local and federal officials

The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2025