The Latest Breaking News from Washington D.C.

Trump calls for ‘quick’ death penalty for drug dealers as he describes US ‘going to hell very fast’

Ex-president makes his first speech back in Washington since he left the presidency

The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2022

Capitol rioter jailed for joint longest sentence of five years for attacking multiple police officers

Judge ‘appalled’ by rioter’s actions after he hits several officers with pole

The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2022

Al Jazeera reporter's family meets Blinken to demand justice in her killing

The family of slain Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh met U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday to demand justice for the killing of the Al Jazeera reporter during an Israeli raid in the occupied West Bank.

Reuters · Jul 26, 2022

Trump news – latest: Former president reportedly under DoJ investigation in Jan 6 probe

Trump returns to capital as pressure from Jan 6 committee mounts

The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2022

Slain Al Jazeera Journalist’s Family in Washington to Press for Probe

The family of slain Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh on Tuesday pressed the United States for an independent probe and accountability from Israel on a visit to Washington at the invitation of Secretary of State Antony Blinken. The family, which is also meeting lawmakers, said it was calling for the…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 26, 2022

Pence sidesteps Trump in an address to young conservatives in Washington

“Now some people may choose to focus on the past. But elections are about the future”, the vice president said.

The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2022

Leftovers pile up for year-end tax bill menu

WASHINGTON — Incentives for clean energy and a tax break for companies’ research and development appear to be off the table for legislation moving this summer, raising the stakes for a potential year-end tax bill after the dust settles on the midterm elections.

Tribune News Service · Jul 26, 2022

Focus on the economy, not ‘critical race theory’ or sex ed: Inside Democrats’ plan to win back parents

WASHINGTON — The era of COVID-19 school closures appears to be over, but parents’ frustration with that difficult period is set to play a pivotal role in November’s midterm elections.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 26, 2022

Roland Martin believes in Black-owned media, and he’s using his own money to prove it

Veteran journalist and political analyst Roland Martin’s headquarters in Washington, D.C., is filled with vibrant paintings and prints by Black artists. But the one that speaks loudest is the large collage topped with bold, large letters that say #BlackOwnedMediaMatters.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 26, 2022

Crucial part of £4m Washington regeneration will be decided next week

A structure is due to be relocated

Chronicle Live · Jul 26, 2022