The Latest Breaking News from Washington D.C.

US President Donald Trump's sweeping global tariffs go into effect

The move comes after Washington paused its "reciprocal tariffs" for almost four months to allow countries to negotiate trade deals with the US.

Euronews · Aug 7, 2025

Can Donald Trump take federal control of Washington, DC?

US president has warned of a federal takeover of DC, citing violent incidents and the city’s crime problems.

Al Jazeera · Aug 7, 2025

Trump says he will meet Putin despite Kremlin’s refusal to talk to Kyiv

US president contradicts reports Putin meeting Zelenskyy was a precondition of a US-Russia summit

The Guardian - UK · Aug 7, 2025

Suspect in murder of Israel embassy staffers in US indicted for hate crime

Authorities charged the defendant with carrying out a hate crime, with the murders described as calculated and planned.

Al Jazeera · Aug 7, 2025

Suspect in killings of Israeli Embassy staffers indicted on federal hate crime charges

Elias Rodriguez is accused of gunning down Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim outside a Jewish museum in Washington, D.C.

The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2025

Historic peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan might be signed in the US

Donald Trump is hosting the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan in Washington this week for a summit which could advance a much-anticipated peace agreement between the two. The meeting would send a strong signal to Moscow regarding the two countries' commitment to finding a solution without Russia.

Euronews · Aug 6, 2025

Swiss President Hopes Washington Talks Avert Surprise Tariff

Switzerland's president held last-gasp talks with the US secretary of state on Wednesday after she rushed to Washington to avert a surprise steep hike in tariffs -- but her chances of meeting Donald Trump were unclear.

International Business Times · Aug 6, 2025

Trump threatens to ‘federalize’ DC after attack on Doge staffer

US president cites youth crime in call to strip the capital of local rule, despite declining violence and local opposition

The Guardian - US · Aug 6, 2025

With only one nuclear arms pact left between the US and Russia, a new arms race is possible

For decades, the threat of nuclear conflict between the U.S. and the Soviet Union hung over humanity

The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2025

Exclusive: Proud Boys defy court order and keep using their name despite owing $3 million to Black church that owns it

Exclusive: A historic Black congregation in Washington, D.C., continues to outplay the Proud Boys, who owe the Metropolitan AME Church more than $3 million after losing the trademark to their name

The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2025