The Latest Breaking News from Washington D.C.

With Roe overruled, can red states disregard FDA rules on abortion pills?

WASHINGTON — When the Supreme Court overturned Roe vs. Wade last month, many abortion-rights advocates looked to pills sent by mail as a possible option for pregnant women who live in states where abortion is outlawed.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 16, 2022

European Sources to Asharq Al-Awsat: We Made Concessions to Iran, it Should Seize the Opportunity

With the end of the latest round of indirect talks between Iran and the United States, through European mediation, the four western capitals (Washington, London, Paris and Berlin), in addition to the representative of the European Union, were convinced that discussions in Vienna would pave the way for a speedy…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 16, 2022

Donald Trump’s fundraising dropped $2 million in the second quarter

WASHINGTON: Former President Donald Trump saw a drop of contributions from the army of donors who’ve combined to give tens of millions of dollars to his political operation in the wake of his loss in the 2020 election.

The Times of India · Jul 16, 2022

Secret Service isn’t cooperating with Jan. 6 probe, panel told

WASHINGTON — The House panel investigating the assault on the U.S. Capitol met Friday with representatives of the Homeland Security Department’s watchdog who said the Secret Service isn’t cooperating with its investigation.

Tribune News Service · Jul 16, 2022

Manchin pivot on climate deal throws EV tax credits into doubt

WASHINGTON — Democrat Sen. Joe Manchin has dealt what is likely to be a fatal blow to his party's plan to expand electric vehicle tax credits, one of the biggest policy priorities for the nation's automakers.

Tribune News Service · Jul 15, 2022

Biden OKs health care-focused budget pact struck in Senate

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Friday endorsed a plan hatched by two key Senate Democrats to pass a budget reconciliation package that would help lower the cost of prescription drugs and protect millions of households from health insurance premium spikes, even if it leaves out important clean energy priorities.

Tribune News Service · Jul 15, 2022

Cop confirms Hutchinson's testimony

A Washington police officer who was in Trump's motorcade on Jan. 6 has corroborated details of Trump's Jan. 6

Salon · Jul 15, 2022

Man charged for posing as federal agent and attacking gay men in Washington DC park

The man faces hate crime charges for allegedly targeting gay men

The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2022

House easily passes defense bill

WASHINGTON — The House has passed, 329-101, its version of the fiscal 2023 National Defense Authorization Act, which would authorize $840.2 billion in national defense spending, after sifting through hundreds of amendments and hours of debate.

Tribune News Service · Jul 15, 2022

DC police confirm accounts of Trump fight in limo on Jan. 6, report says

A Washington, D.C., police officer has reportedly confirmed reports that former President Donald Trump got into a physical altercation with Secret Service agents on Jan. 6 as he sought to go to the Capitol to lead the violent insurrection by his supporters.

Tribune News Service · Jul 15, 2022