The Latest Breaking News from Washington D.C.

Iran deal over, trade cut with Spain, Greenland row back: Trump sets tense tone at Nato summit

The Nato summit was already shaping up to be less about military strategy than managing one man. According to reports, European allies arrived in Ankara determined to avoid a spat with US President Donald Trump, with European leaders focusing on demonstrating higher defence spending and stronger military commitments rather than…

The Times of India · Jul 8

Washington woman confronts her landlord moving a stranger into her son’s bedroom. She’s still on the lease: ‘When did you communicate’

She fought for her rights to the bitter end.

We Got This Covered · Jul 8

97% of Trump-endorsed candidates won primaries this election cycle

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Ballotpedia · Jul 8

Trump's Former Counterterrorism Head Says US Should 'Just Walk Away' From Iran War Following Missile Strikes

Joe Kent, the former Director of the U.S. National Counterterrorism Center, urged President Donald Trump to end the hostilities with Iran as tensions escalate between Washington and Tehran amid the latest round of missile strikes.

Benzinga · Jul 8

'Bending rules, bullying rivals': Iran uses World Cup to mock US - top developments

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian took a swipe at the United States by comparing its role as host of the 2026 FIFA World Cup to its foreign policy, accusing Washington of "bending rules, bullying rivals, creating obstacles, and cheating".

The Times of India · Jul 8

'I was testing people': Trump says he was 'very disappointed' with Nato over Iran war

Admitting that he was "very disappointed" with the alliance, Trump claimed some Nato members refused to support key US military objectives, deepening an already strained relationship with several European leaders. The remarks came ahead of the Nato leaders' summit in Ankara, where Trump met Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Speaking…

The Times of India · Jul 8

Iran's Parliament Speaker Accuses US of Violating Peace Agreement, Says 'The Era of Bullying and Extortion Is Over'

Iran’s Speaker of the Parliament, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, on Tuesday accused the U.S. of committing major violations of the terms agreed upon in the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between Washington and Tehran following missile strikes.

Benzinga · Jul 8

Washington, D.C., Was Just Hit with a Purple Air Quality Alert, the Second-Highest Level on the Air Quality Index

Washington D.C. hit Purple AQI — "Very Unhealthy" — after July 4 fireworks and heat. EPA says ALL adults should reduce outdoor activity. Here's the health risk and what to do.

Medical Daily · Jul 8

Trump says ceasefire with Tehran 'over' after US and Iran exchange fire

Washington initiated strikes on Iran overnight in response to cargo vessels being hit in the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran then launched its own attack targeting US bases in the Gulf.

Euronews · Jul 8

US launches fresh strikes against Iran after tankers hit in Strait of Hormuz

The attacks came just hours after Washington also pulled Tehran’s license to sell oil, which was only approved last month

The Independent UK · Jul 7