The Latest Breaking News from Washington D.C.

Mexico Extradites 26 Cartel Members Amid Pressures from Trump Admin. Experts Warn More May Come.

Mexico sent 26 people accused of being cartel operatives to the U.S. amid increasing pressure from Washington. Experts say they may not be the last ones.

Latin Times · Aug 14, 2025

A tale of two Chief Pams: Federal takeover brings confusion over command of DC police

The White House says Attorney General Pam Bondi is effectively in charge of Washington D

The Independent UK · Aug 13, 2025

Why is Trump deploying national guard troops to Washington DC?

The DC takeover is, first and foremost, an attempt to deflect from the Epstein case. But that’s not all that’s going on

The Guardian - US · Aug 13, 2025

AMD Gains On US-China Trade Pause And Wall Street Optimism For Second-Half Chip Sales

Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) stock trended on Wednesday amid investor optimism surrounding the Washington—Beijing truce.

Benzinga · Aug 13, 2025

South Africa hits back at US over ‘flawed’ rights report and land grab claims

South Africa has rejected a US government report accusing it of moving towards land seizures from white farmers, calling the allegation “deeply flawed” and “inaccurate”.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 13, 2025

First Thing: National guard begins deploying on DC streets after Trump police takeover

City’s mayor has hardened her stance on Trump’s ‘authoritarian’ actions. Plus, Israel intensifies bombing of Gaza killing 89 Palestinians in 24 hours

The Guardian - UK · Aug 13, 2025

4 out of 5 US troops surveyed understand the duty to disobey illegal orders

With his Aug. 11, 2025, announcement that he was sending the National Guard – along with federal law enforcement – into Washington, D.C. to fight crime, President Donald Trump edged U.S. troops closer to the kind of military-civilian confrontations that can cross ethical and legal lines.

The Conversation · Aug 13, 2025

Alibaba, Nio Lead Gains As US And China Extend Trade Truce

Chinese tech and EV stocks surged Wednesday after Washington and Beijing extended their trade truce by 90 days, averting a tariff escalation and fueling hopes for improved economic ties between the world’s two largest economies.

Benzinga · Aug 13, 2025

The murder capital of the US and a former mayor on crack: DC’s history of crime problems

The president’s depiction of Washington, D.C. as a violent, crime-ridden cesspit is nothing new

The Independent UK · Aug 13, 2025

Does a Trump-brokered deal squeeze Russia, Iran out of the South Caucasus?

A transit corridor pact signed by Azerbaijan and Armenia could be game-changing, according to several experts.

Al Jazeera · Aug 13, 2025