Back to Basics Plus: California zoning bill survives powerful lawmaker's economic illiteracy, Montana legislators pass simple, sweeping, supply-side housing reforms, and Washington passes rent control. Reason · Apr 29, 2025
Trump's first 100 days: Revolution or destruction? The view from France Donald Trump’s second term in office has already sent shockwaves far beyond Washington, not only reshaping American politics but challenging global alliances and foreign economies. How do Democrats and Republicans in France view Trump's first 100 days? Radio France Internationale · Apr 29, 2025
Donald Trump's first 100 days in images President Donald Trump completes the first 100 days of his return to the White House on April 29, 2025, and the period has been marked by a whirlwind of activity that has remade vast swathes of American life and international relations. Fortune · Apr 29, 2025
What's next in the Commanders' process of building a new stadium in Washington NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell acknowledged that a new, state-of-the-art Commanders stadium in Washington would drastically increase the chances of the U.S. capital hosting the Super Bowl for the first time The Independent UK · Apr 29, 2025
Battle of the exes: Former Hill staffers take on incumbents - Roll Call Jake Rakov plans to challenge his onetime boss, and he’s not the only young candidate with Hill experience calling on Democrats to change. Roll Call · Apr 29, 2025
Venezuelan President Slams US Over Little Girl's 'Abduction' Venezuela's president Nicolas Maduro accused Washington Monday of committing a crime in the case of a two-year-old girl separated from her migrant parents, who were deported from the United States without her. International Business Times · Apr 29, 2025
Neighbors demand answers after ‘rampant masturbation’ takes over Seattle park Nudity is not illegal in Washington state The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2025
The Guardian view on the EU and big tech: Brussels must lay down the law Editorial: Washington is seeking to bully its way to the deregulation of US digital giants. In the interests of European citizens, the pressure must be resisted The Guardian - UK · Apr 28, 2025
European Commission questions legality of US seabed mining plans The EU executive “deeply regrets” President Trump’s decision to promote deep-sea mining in international waters, joining a chorus of voices questioning the legality of Washington’s latest bid to secure supplies of lithium, rare earth metals and other critical raw materials. Euronews · Apr 28, 2025
The crucial errors that led to fatal Washington DC plane crash IN FULL The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2025
Italy’s Meloni is positioning herself as bridge between EU and Trump – but will it work? Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni recently became the first European leader to visit the United States after President Donald Trump announced a new tariff regime on trading partners, including a 20% levy on imports from the European Union. The Conversation · Apr 28, 2025
Commanders and Washington agree to a deal to build at RFK Stadium site Washington’s NFL franchise is set to return to the nation’s capital The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2025
Weather tracker: early summer heat likely in US and western Europe Peak of 30C expected in Washington DC, while a heatwave is expected to intensify in Pakistan and parts of India The Guardian - UK · Apr 28, 2025
China Says On 'Right Side Of History' In Trade Standoff With US Since returning to the White House in January, US President Donald Trump has imposed 10 percent tariffs on most US trading partners and a separate 145 percent levy on many products from China. International Business Times · Apr 28, 2025
The Guardian - US · Apr 28, 2025 Two suspects arrested for theft of Kristi Noem’s purse, Secret Service says Noem’s purse was nabbed on Easter Sunday and reportedly contained about $3,000 in cash, her keys and identification
The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2025 Suspect arrested in Homeland Security Secretary Noem’s purse theft Officials say a suspect has been arrested in connection with last week's theft of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s purse as she ate at a Washington, D
The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2025 Trump claims trade negotiations are happening every day with China. No one in Beijing or Washington seems to know who is doing the talking President says U.S. and China are talking, China denies it, and no one in the administration seems to know about it
The Guardian - UK · Apr 27, 2025 Despite Pope Francis’s wishes, there’s little appetite for richer nations to help the poorest Trump’s tariffs will make it tougher for emerging economies to service loans but debt relief has fallen off the political agenda
The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2025 China lowers minimum amount for tax refunds for tourists to boost spending China has lowered the minimum amount tourists spend to get tax refunds as part of measures to boost consumption as its economy comes under pressure during a trade war between Beijing and Washington
International Business Times · Apr 26, 2025 Canada Leaders Make Final Pitches In Campaign Upended By Trump Canadian leaders campaigned in battleground districts Saturday, two days before a vote electrified by US President Donald Trump's threats, with Prime Minister Mark Carney favored after assuring voters he can stand up to Washington.
Salon · Apr 26, 2025 No time for "nerd prom." Ditch the WHCD If the press can't stand in solidarity for global reporting rights, then there is no need to gather
The Guardian - UK · Apr 26, 2025 Trump says he fears Putin ‘may be tapping me along’ after Zelenskyy meeting US president admits to concern Russian counterpart does not want to ‘stop the war’ and ponders new approach to Moscow
Al Jazeera · Apr 26, 2025 Trump, Zelenskyy hold ‘productive’ meeting at the Vatican The meeting before Pope Francis’s funeral was their first since an angry encounter in Washington, DC, in February.
The Guardian - US · Apr 26, 2025 ‘Everyone’s scared’: little appetite for mirth before White House correspondents’ dinner Annual event likely to prove gloomy affair amid Trump attacks on press and rise of Maga media ecosystem
International Business Times · Apr 26, 2025 Developing Countries Should Fast-track US Trade Deals: World Bank President Developing countries should strike swift trade deals with the United States at the "earliest possible" opportunity, the president of the World Bank told AFP Friday, after a busy week with global financial leaders in Washington.