The Latest Breaking News from Washington D.C.

Sen. Tim Kaine to seek a third term

WASHINGTON — Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine said he would seek a third term on Friday, a decision likely to provide some relief to fellow Democrats who face a difficult map in their effort to keep their majority in 2024.

Tribune News Service · Jan 20, 2023

Disability Rights Objection to Washington Nationals' Face Mask Mandate Can Go Forward

So holds a district court, allowing a damages claim under D.C. law for the Nationals' refusing to exempt from the mandate a man who alleged "that he had a medical condition and, because of it, could not wear a mask."

Reason · Jan 20, 2023

Bears request permission to interview Commanders DBs coach Chris Harris

Harris began his NFL playing career with the Bears.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 20, 2023

Anti-abortion groups marching in US capital to cheer fall of Roe

As anti-abortion activists rally in Washington, rights groups pledge to keep fighting on 50th anniversary of Roe v Wade.

Al Jazeera · Jan 20, 2023

"Ironclad" U.S.-Philippines alliance important to regional stability - U.S. official

An "ironclad" alliance between the Philippines and United States has helped ensure peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific, and Washington is committed to its obligations to Manila under a mutual defence treaty, a top U.S. official said on Friday.

Reuters · Jan 20, 2023

US Official: CIA Director Recently Traveled to Ukraine

CIA Director William Burns recently traveled in secret to Ukraine's capital to meet President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, a US official told Reuters on Thursday. "Director Burns traveled to Kyiv, where he met with Ukrainian intelligence counterparts as well as President Zelenskiy and reinforced our continued support for Ukraine and its defense…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 20, 2023

US Says Iran is the World's Leading Sponsor of Terrorism

US State Department spokesman Ned Price described Iran as "the world's leading sponsor of terrorism." During a press briefing in Washington, Price commented on the European Parliament's resolution to declare the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) a foreign terrorist organization. He confirmed that this is a recognition by European partners…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 20, 2023

March for Life returns to DC with new post-Roe v. Wade focus

One year ago, the annual March for Life protest against legal abortion took place in Washington amid a mood of undisguised triumph

The Independent UK · Jan 20, 2023

US air traffic halt caused by ‘unintentionally’ deleted files

WASHINGTON: The contractors who damaged computer files leading to the massive Jan. 11 disruptions to the US flight system did so “unintentionally,” aviation regulators said Thursday.

The Times of India · Jan 20, 2023

US announces $2.5 billion in new weaponry, munitions for Ukraine

WASHINGTON: The United States announced a massive new package of arms and munitions for Ukraine on Thursday as the country prepares for a new stage of war against Russia.

The Times of India · Jan 20, 2023