Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

The Latest Breaking News from Washington D.C.

Kremlin: U.S. transfer of forfeited funds to Ukraine will backfire

The Kremlin on Thursday criticised a decision by the United States to transfer to Ukraine the forfeited assets of conservative Russian businessman Konstantin Malofeyev, saying it was illegal and would backfire on Washington.

Reuters

Timeline: How US stance shifted on killing of Shireen Abu Akleh

The Biden administration’s position on the killing has shifted over time despite repeated US calls for ‘accountability’.

Al Jazeera

Shireen Abu Akleh killing: Advocates decry ‘abhorrent’ US stance

One year after Al Jazeera journalist was killed, rights advocates say Biden administration is shielding Israeli abuses.

Al Jazeera

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Morning Digest | White House announces PM Modi’s state visit to Washington DC in June; Over 72% turnout in peaceful Karnataka Assembly polls, and more

The Hindu’s Morning Digest brings readers a select list of stories to start the day

The Hindu

Idaho man who dangled from Senate balcony during Capitol riot receives 15-month prison sentence

An Idaho man who traveled to Washington in a car loaded with weapons and was photographed dangling from the Senate balcony during the Capitol riot was sentenced Wednesday to 15 months in prison

The Independent UK

Meet Angela Zhang, 14, who drained a 25-foot birdie putt in a playoff to qualify for the U.S. Women’s Open at Pebble Beach

"Just to be able to play alongside all the LPGA players I‘ve looked up to is going to be such an amazing experience.”

USA Today Sports Media Group

Biden to host India’s Modi at White House next month

Narendra Modi’s visit to Washington seeks to affirm ‘deep and close partnership’ between US and India, White House says.

Al Jazeera

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

US inflation shows signs of moderating, giving Federal Reserve room to pause

WASHINGTON: US inflation showed signs of moderating in April, giving the Federal Reserve room to pause interest-rate increases soon.

The Times of India

US inflation down only marginally

WASHINGTON: Consumer inflation in the United States nudged down only slightly in April, the Labor Department said on Wednesday, despite strong efforts to cool the economy and rein in price increases.

Bangkok Post

White House announces PM Modi’s state visit to Washington DC in June

President Joe Biden will host Prime Minister Narendra Modi for an Official State Visit to the United States, which will include a state dinner on June 22, 2023.

The Hindu

How has the Commanders 2020 draft class developed?

How would you judge Washington's 2020 NFL draft class right now?

USA Today Sports Media Group

Illinois House Democrats push feds to send more cash for migrants to Chicago

The members, in a letter led by Rep. Jesus ‘Chuy’ Garcia, said they had ‘profound disappointment’ over the relatively small grants Washington has sent to Chicago.

Chicago Sun-Times

Trans minors protected from parents under Washington law

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has signed a law to protect minors seeking gender-affirming care from the intervention of estranged parents

The Independent UK

Sen. Dianne Feinstein returns to Washington following an absence

Feinstein, 89, returns to work after being away for months to recover from shingles. She last voted in February, and her absence has spurred calls for her to resign.

WEKU

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The Independent UK

Feinstein returning to Senate after facing resignation calls

Sen. Dianne Feinstein is returning to Washington after a more than two-month absence led to calls from within her own party for the oldest member of Congress to resign

Al Jazeera

Biden to be first sitting US president to visit Papua New Guinea

Announcement comes as Washington has increasingly sought to shore up influence in the Pacific to counter China.

Barchart

Chinese Stocks and FXI

Markets reflect the economic and geopolitical landscapes, and while China’s economy may be recovering, tensions between Washington, DC, and Beijing have caused investors to shun Chinese stocks. The FXI is an ETF product that holds Chinese large-cap stocks that trade on the U.S. and international equity exchanges.

Barchart

Debt Ceiling Prospects Look Grim as Political Leaders Meet Today

The debt ceiling prospects look grim as bipartisan political leaders meet today for the first time on the issue. There are only about three weeks left until Treasury Secretary Yellen says the risks emerge on June 1 for a U.S. sovereign debt default. Specifically, President Biden today will meet with...

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Axios

Andreessen's $500 million bet on "civic-minded founders"

The innovative program aims to connect Washington and tech.

Salon

Experts: New Pentagon stats "stunning"

Military-industrial complex uses unprecedented influence to corrupt D.C. and starve funding for everything else

The News Lens

US Watches With Caution as China Sends Peace Envoy to Ukraine

In just a few months, U.S. officials have pivoted from publicly warning Beijing not to provide material support for Russia’s war in Ukraine to acknowledging there is a role for China to play in brokering peace talks.

Reuters

British foreign minister to meet Blinken in Washington to discuss Ukraine

British foreign minister James Cleverly will travel to Washington on Monday for talks with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on reaffirming support for Ukraine in the war against Russia.

Al Jazeera

Timeline: Title 42 expulsions at the US-Mexico border

Biden administration is preparing for end of contentious US policy that let authorities turn away most asylum seekers.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Senior Bowl executive director likes the Commanders’ 2023 draft haul

Jim Nagy believes the Commanders got several good players.

The Independent UK

China tells US to 'reflect deeply' over downturn in ties

China’s foreign minister has told the U.S. ambassador that Washington is responsible for the downturn in relations between the two countries and must “reflect deeply” before ties can return to a healthy track

1 … 390 391 392 393

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

the Department of Justice

1,151 stories

The State Department

1,101 stories

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.