The Latest Breaking News from Washington D.C.

Biden names Colombia a ‘major non-NATO ally,’ countering Putin’s influence in Latin America

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden announced Thursday that he will name Colombia as a major non-NATO ally, a significant recognition as the United States tries to undercut Russian President Vladimir Putin’s influence in Latin America after his invasion of Ukraine.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 11, 2022

Senators question why the White House opposed the Polish plane transfer to Ukraine

WASHINGTON — Senators pressed intelligence officials Thursday about why the Biden administration will not to facilitate the transfer of Soviet-era planes to Ukraine as it fends off an invasion from Russia.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 10, 2022

Latest Ukraine updates: UN stresses ‘urgent’ need for talks

Ukraine-Russia news from March 11: UN says it is not aware of Ukraine biological weapons programme.

Al Jazeera · Mar 10, 2022

U.S. dismisses Russian claims of biowarfare labs in Ukraine

The United States on Wednesday denied renewed Russian accusations that Washington was operating biowarfare labs in Ukraine, calling the claims "laughable" and suggesting Moscow may be laying the groundwork to use a chemical or biological weapon.

Reuters · Mar 10, 2022

War in Ukraine: Is Moscow preparing a chemical attack?

The White House is warning that Russia could be planning a chemical or biological weapon attack in Ukraine. Washington says it's "very concerned" about the potential for the war to escalate and the possibility that Moscow may deploy non-conventional weapons. To discuss this and more, we're joined for Perspective by…

France 24 · Mar 10, 2022

Washington State Tax Guide

Washington State tax rates and rules for income, sales, property, gas, cigarette, and other taxes that impact residents.

Kiplinger · Mar 10, 2022

Washington Committed to Defending Saudi Arabia, Confronting Iranian Threat

US Deputy Assistant Secretary for Iran and Iraq Jennifer Gavito, in an interview with Asharq Al-Awsat, confirmed that Washington is committed to reinforcing Saudi defenses. Gavito admitted US concerns towards Iranian influence in Iraq undermining the stability and security of national institutions in the country. She pointed out that US…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 10, 2022

Editorial: The US Supreme Court tells the nation, and NY courts, that hyperpartisan redistricting can be derailed

The Supreme Court justices down in Washington just sent a clear message to a Supreme Court justice up in Steuben County: In assessing partisan redistricting, judges should measure the lines drawn by legislatures against state laws and the state Constitution.

Tribune News Service · Mar 10, 2022

Facebook Libra: the inside story of how the company’s cryptocurrency dream died

It had the blue-chip partners, the tech and the right players. None of which could save it

Financial Times · Mar 10, 2022

Philippines ready to back US if it gets embroiled in war

The Philippine ambassador to Washington says Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is ready to open the country’s “facilities” to American forces under a 1951 mutual defense treaty if Russia's war against Ukraine turns for the worse and embroils the United States in the fighting

The Independent UK · Mar 10, 2022