The Latest Breaking News from Washington D.C.

Madison Cawthorn claims he’s cool enough to get invited to D.C. sex and drug parties

The Republican congressman spilled some of Washington’s alleged secrets in a recent podcast interview.

Mic · Mar 28, 2022

Supreme Court agrees to hear pork producers’ challenge to California animal anti-cruelty law

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear a constitutional challenge to a California ballot measure that would force pork producers across the country to end “extreme methods” of confining breeding pigs.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 28, 2022

Supreme Court to hear battle over War Powers and veterans’ lawsuits

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court hears argument Tuesday over a federal law that gives employment protections for military service members who return from duty, and lawmakers have warned the justices that they are critical for recruiting and retaining armed forces.

Tribune News Service · Mar 28, 2022

In his budget, Biden to propose deficit cuts and social spending flexibility

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden’s budget release on Monday is shaping up as a direct appeal to moderate Democrats, emphasizing deficit reduction and flexibility on social spending as the White House hopes to win support for new legislation before November’s midterm elections.

Tribune News Service · Mar 27, 2022

Ukraine: the pawn in the power game

History will not absolve the U.S. of a part of the blame for the human tragedy that has engulfed Ukraine

The Hindu · Mar 27, 2022

Ginni Thomas texts show Supreme Court needs ethics rules, Klobuchar says

WASHINGTON — Sen. Amy Klobuchar called for the Supreme Court to adopt the same ethics standards as lower courts after revelations that a conservative justice’s wife was active in attempts to overturn the 2020 presidential election.

Tribune News Service · Mar 27, 2022

Washington Huskies cap big week with win at The Goodwin; Nevada’s Peyton Callens is medalist

Washington erased an eight-stroke final day deficit to win at Stanford Golf Course.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 27, 2022

US isn’t seeking regime change in Russia, Blinken says; Ukraine leader says the West lacks courage

LVIV, Ukraine — Removing Russian President Vladimir Putin from power is not on Washington’s agenda, the top U.S diplomat said Sunday as Ukraine’s leader accused the West of lacking courage for failing to commit fighter jets and tanks to his nation’s war against invading Russian forces.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 27, 2022

Blinken: Nuclear deal the best way to cap Iran nuclear activity

Secretary of state says the US and Israel are ‘committed’ to preventing Iran from getting a nuclear weapon.

Al Jazeera · Mar 27, 2022

Israeli-Arab summit convenes, Blinken seeks to reassure allies on Iran

Israeli and Arab partners convened for a rare summit in Israel on Sunday attended by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who sought to reassure the U.S. allies over Washington's diplomacy with Iran.

Reuters · Mar 27, 2022