The Latest Breaking News from Washington D.C.

American Airlines passenger ‘beat fellow traveller’ claiming he was ‘mad’ and wanted to speak to Trump

Asterius Rulamka caused chaos on flight from Wichita, Kansas, to Washington D.C. on March 5, exactly five weeks after fatal crash of an American Airlines flight on same route

The Independent UK · Mar 11, 2025

Trump Doubles Down On Canada Trade War

US President Donald Trump announced massive new tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum Tuesday, while threatening to "shut down" its auto industry and saying the best way to end the trade war was for Washington's ally to be absorbed into the United States.

International Business Times · Mar 11, 2025

First Thing: Trump pick for Washington US attorney made racist comments

The Guardian can reveal comments by Ed Martin advancing false and racist claims. Plus, just seven countries meet WHO dirty air guidelines

The Guardian - UK · Mar 11, 2025

Keir Starmer Accused of Bowing to Trump in “Humiliating” US Trip for Support

Keir Starmer’s recent visit to Washington has raised eyebrows, with critics accusing him of bowing down to Donald Trump in a desperate bid for support.

The Fashion Central · Mar 10, 2025

The FACE Act was enacted to protect reproductive health clinics − here’s why its history matters today

Soon after taking office for a second time, President Donald Trump pardoned anti-abortion activists who had blockaded and restricted access to the entrance of a reproductive health clinic in Washington, D.C., in October 2020.

The Conversation · Mar 10, 2025

Ukraine To Propose Sky, Sea Truce At US Talks In Saudi: Official

Kyiv will propose an aerial and naval ceasefire with Russia during talks with US officials in Saudi Arabia this week, a Ukrainian official told AFP on Monday as President Volodymyr Zelensky was due to arrive in the kingdom.

International Business Times · Mar 10, 2025

Zelensky heads to Saudi Arabia as Riyadh steps up role as global mediator

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky is due in Saudi Arabia on Monday as Riyadh seeks to rebrand itself as a global mediator. By engaging Kyiv, Moscow and Washington, the country is eager to shift its image from repression to diplomacy, leveraging its global ties to shape conflict resolution efforts.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 10, 2025

North Korea Fires Missiles As South Begins Drills With US

North Korea fired "multiple unidentified ballistic missiles" on Monday, South Korea's military said, the same day Seoul and Washington began a major annual joint military drill known as Freedom Shield.

International Business Times · Mar 10, 2025

US remains ‘indispensable partner at time of great peril’, says Irish premier

Micheal Martin was speaking as he travelled to the US for a visit which will include a bilateral meeting with the president Donald Trump.

Evening Standard · Mar 10, 2025

US Ends Waiver For Iraq To Buy Iranian Electricity

Washington has declined to renew a sanctions waiver that allowed Iraq to buy electricity from neighbouring Iran, a spokesperson for the American embassy in Baghdad said on Sunday.

International Business Times · Mar 9, 2025