The Latest Breaking News from Washington D.C.

What’s next for Commanders QB Carson Wentz?

What does Carson Wentz's future look like moving forward?

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 12, 2023

Are efforts to sell the Washington Commanders not going well?

Not sure this is the news anyone wants to hear — if true.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 12, 2023

Eminem's stunt double dies after being hit by truck in devastating tragedy

Ryan Shepard, who worked with Eminem in the early 2000s, died in late January in Washington, his brother Kyle told TMZ

Daily Mirror · Feb 12, 2023

Julianna Goldman: Should the bureaucrats get back to their desks?

Never underestimate Washington’s ability to turn a controversial but apolitical issue into a partisan battle. The latest example is something called the Show Up Act, which stands for Stopping Home Office Work’s Unproductive Problems.

Tribune News Service · Feb 11, 2023

U.S. media report on ex-PM Shinzo Abe's memoir

WASHINGTON -- U.S. media have been reporting on former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's newly published memoir, "Abe Shinzo: Kaikoroku."

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Feb 11, 2023

Bill to ban TikTok in US reflects growing concerns in Congress

WASHINGTON — A group of lawmakers has revived legislation to ban TikTok in the U.S. as doubts grow about the viability of an effort to keep data it collects from falling into the hands of the Chinese government.

Tribune News Service · Feb 11, 2023

Q&A: Don’t sleep on Rep. Mike Lawler

Being a Republican in deep-blue New York, Mike Lawler is used to being a perennial underdog.

Tribune News Service · Feb 11, 2023

Jackie Calmes: Biden has the best legislation record of any president since LBJ. Why can't voters see it?

Political polls come and go, the results often unsurprising in a polarized, tribal America. Yet early this week, one poll's finding brought political nerds from the White House to Washington's watering holes up short.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 11, 2023

Tehran: We Do Not Pursue a Nuclear Bomb

Iran announced on Friday that it does not pursue the making of a nuclear bomb. Meanwhile, Brazil postponed the request of two Iranian warships to dock in Rio de Janeiro, under pressure from Washington, Reuters reported. "In order to respond to wrong American behavior and within the framework of reciprocity,…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 11, 2023

US Defense Secretary to Head to Tel Aviv, Ramallah to Help Ease Tensions

The Pentagon announced that Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is set to visit Tel Aviv and Ramallah in February to continue efforts to ease tensions between the Palestinians and Israelis. He will meet with Palestinian and Israeli officials to discuss joint security challenges and tensions, sources said. Sources in Tel Aviv…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 11, 2023