The Latest Breaking News from Washington D.C.

Bessent won’t replace Powell as Fed chair, Trump says: ‘I love Scott, but he wants to stay where he is’

The Treasury secretary has said he has “the best job in Washington,” although he has often been floated as a name for the top job at the central bank.

Fortune · Aug 5, 2025

What is the missile treaty Russia has walked out of – and why?

The Kremlin has accused Washington of deploying missile platforms around the world. But did the treaty matter earlier?

Al Jazeera · Aug 5, 2025

Swiss President Rushes To US To Avert Steep Tariffs

Switzerland's president and economy minister were due to fly to Washington on Tuesday in a last-minute push to stop steep new tariffs that have blindsided the Alpine country.

International Business Times · Aug 5, 2025

Wesley Hunt tests waters of a Senate bid, setting up possible heavyweight primary with Cornyn and Paxton

The Houston Republican’s case rests on the notion that Sen. John Cornyn cannot win the primary and his challenger, Attorney General Ken Paxton, could jeopardize the seat in November.

The Texas Tribune · Aug 5, 2025

Statue of Confederate general torn down in 2020 protests to be restored in Washington DC

In June 2020, the Albert Pike statue near D.C. police headquarters was toppled and vandalized by protesters

The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2025

Colombia Fears U.S. Sanctions As Top Republicans Rally Around Convicted Ex President

Criticism of the conviction of former Colombian President Alvaro Uribe has sparked fears in the country that the U.S. will impose punitive measures on current officials

Latin Times · Aug 4, 2025

Turkey walks a tightrope as Trump threatens sanctions over Russian trade

Ankara is aiming to dodge President Donald Trump’s threat of sanctions against countries that trade with Russia. While Turkey is the third largest importer of Russian goods, it has largely escaped international sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine. However, with Trump vowing to get tough with Moscow if…

Radio France Internationale · Aug 4, 2025

Talking politics has bartenders on edge in Trump’s Washington DC

In many watering holes, avoiding politics is an unspoken rule. Staying neutral is getting harder under this regime

The Guardian - US · Aug 4, 2025

Top 10 States Where Phone and Internet Bills Cut Into Your Paycheck Most

Connectivity costs vary drastically by state -- some pay over $1,600 a year for slow internet, with Kansas and Washington among the worst for cost vs. speed.

GOBankingRates · Aug 3, 2025

2026 College Football Schedule for Teams in the West

A complete schedule of 2026 college football games for the 26 top teams from the West in five conferences by week.

SuperWest Sports · Aug 3, 2025