The Latest Breaking News from Washington D.C.

When immigration shows up at daycare: crackdown in DC terrifies families and workers

Nannies stay home and schools provide transport as Trump takes over policing and Ice rounds up immigrants

The Guardian - US · Aug 25, 2025

How to spend 72 hours in Washington DC: What to eat, drink, see and where to stay

A vibrant cultural scene, incredible food and cocktails, plus an unmissable cherry blossom season — DC has plenty to pack into a long weekend. Maria Boyle has your guide

Evening Standard · Aug 25, 2025

Trump is wrong about crime – but right about the fear of it

The deployment of the national guard in Washington ignores the data. But Democrats must not ignore how people feel

The Guardian - US · Aug 25, 2025

National Guard units in Washington are now carrying firearms

The move follow’s Donald Trump’s orders

The Independent UK · Aug 25, 2025

National Guard now carrying pistols in Washington as troops enter third week deployed to capital

Civil rights group warn against Pentagon’s ‘dangerous’ decision to arm troops

The Independent UK · Aug 25, 2025

As Crypto's Power Grows, Wall Street Braces For a Washington Showdown

An escalating lobbying conflict is unfolding in Washington as traditional banking entities and cryptocurrency companies vie for regulatory favor. The contention revolves around the Republican party’s initiative to implement new regulations for digital assets.

Benzinga · Aug 24, 2025

Iran will stand up to US demands to be ‘obedient’, says Khamenei

The remarks by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei come as Tehran agrees to hold nuclear talks with European powers.

Al Jazeera · Aug 24, 2025

US heat wave smothers Pacific Northwest, poses extreme risk in California and Arizona

Residents in the western U.S. are enduring a heat wave, with temperatures reaching dangerous levels across Washington, Oregon, Southern California, Nevada, and Arizona

The Independent UK · Aug 23, 2025

'Chicago's A Mess': Trump Vows National Guard Crackdown

President Donald Trump has reportedly indicated that he may expand the use of military forces to other U.S. cities after deploying thousands of National Guard troops to Washington, D.C. as part of his campaign against violent crime.

Benzinga · Aug 23, 2025

Can the new India-China bonhomie reshape trade and hurt the US in Asia?

Trump’s tariffs and shifting geopolitical winds have pulled India and China closer. That could undercut the US-led Quad.

Al Jazeera · Aug 23, 2025