Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

The Latest Breaking News from Washington D.C.

Republicans take control of US House, but Congress split

WASHINGTON: Republicans on Wednesday took control of the US House of Representatives from Democrats, networks said, narrowly securing a legislative base to oppose President Joe Biden's agenda for the final two years of his term –- and leaving power in Congress split.

Bangkok Post

Ivanka Trump says she won’t be part of father’s 2024 campaign

WASHINGTON: Shortly after her father announced that he was running for president in 2024, Ivanka Trump said she would not be taking part in the campaign.

The Times of India

Michelle Obama opens tour for new book, 'The Light We Carry'

Michelle Obama has opened a monthlong, nationwide tour to promote her new book, “The Light We Carry.”

The Independent UK

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Trump launches 2024 comeback bid vowing to ‘make America great and glorious’

WASHINGTON – Donald Trump launched a comeback bid Tuesday night, jumping into the 2024 campaign as a divisive but formidable front-runner – buoyed by unshakable support from the base and resisted by a sizable number of party insiders.

Tribune News Service

Controversial Title 42 border policy vacated by federal judge

A federal judge in Washington on Tuesday vacated a controversial border policy known as Title 42, a public health law invoked by the Trump administration during the pandemic that had allowed border agents to quickly turn back migrants.

Los Angeles Times

F-35 jet funding is running $1.4 billion short, Pentagon tells Congress

WASHINGTON — The Pentagon has found that it’s $1.4 billion short of funds for the next major contract to buy F-35 fighter jets from Lockheed Martin Corp., according to a new list of so-called unfunded priorities sent to Congress.

Tribune News Service

Analysis: Trump, at a weak point, pitches a comeback

WASHINGTON — In announcing his candidacy Tuesday night, former President Donald Trump has reverted to a familiar tactic — meeting weakness with hubris.

Los Angeles Times

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Analysis: Trump, at a weak point, pitches a comeback

WASHINGTON — In announcing his candidacy Tuesday night, former President Donald Trump has reverted to a familiar tactic — meeting weakness with hubris.

Los Angeles Times

US, allies to 'figure out what happened' with Poland missile strike

NUSA DUA, Indonesia: Washington and allies said Wednesday they will investigate a deadly strike in Poland before deciding next steps, with United States President Joe Biden saying it was "unlikely" the missile was fired from Russia.

Bangkok Post

Trump, at a weak point, pitches a comeback

WASHINGTON — In announcing his candidacy Tuesday night, former President Donald Trump has reverted to a familiar tactic — meeting weakness with hubris.

Los Angeles Times

Bass now leads Caruso by 36,000 votes in LA mayor’s race as margin widens

LOS ANGELES — U.S. Rep. Karen Bass’ already substantial lead in the Los Angeles mayor’s race got slightly larger Tuesday, with the longtime Washington lawmaker pulling more than 5% ahead of businessman Rick Caruso, one week after election day.

Los Angeles Times

White House considers extending freeze on student loan repayments

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is considering extending its pause on student loan repayments, now set to resume Jan. 1, in response to legal challenges to its student-debt forgiveness program, according to people familiar with the internal discussions.

Tribune News Service

Migration talks mark progress in tense U.S.-Cuba relations

Cuba says it will receive deportation flights from the United States that had been stalled in the pandemic — and said it was open to continuing dialogue with Washington

The Independent UK

Controversial Title 42 border policy vacated by federal judge

A federal judge in Washington, D.C., vacated a controversial border policy known as Title 42, a public health law invoked during the pandemic that allowed border agents to quickly turn back migrants.

Los Angeles Times

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The Guardian - US

Virginia McLaurin, who danced with Obamas as centenarian, dies at 113

Washington woman visited White House in 2016 aged 106, and danced with president and first lady in clip that went viral

Reuters

Reports coming out of Poland 'incredibly concerning' - U.S. State Dept

Reports that Russian missiles have crossed into Poland near the Ukrainian border are "incredibly concerning," State Department deputy spokesperson Vedant Patel said on Tuesday, adding that Washington is working to determine what happened and appropriate next steps.

Los Angeles Times

Kevin McCarthy wins GOP nomination for House speaker

WASHINGTON — House Republicans voted Tuesday to nominate Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy as the next speaker, putting the California lawmaker on track to achieve a long-sought ambition.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Terry McLaurin pays homage to Art Monk after Commanders’ win over Eagles

Remember when Eagles coach Nick Sirianni took a shot at Art Monk back in September? Terry McLaurin had the last laugh on Monday night.

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

McClatchy Washington Bureau

Trump confronts changed GOP ahead of anticipated presidential announcement

WASHINGTON — Donald Trump has traded a Manhattan skyscraper for a Florida resort, golden escalators for palm trees, and an overlooked midday roll-out for a closely watched prime-time spectacle.

Roll Call

Court throws out pandemic-era border expulsion policy - Roll Call

A federal judge in Washington struck down a pandemic-related border directive known as Title 42 on Tuesday.

Roll Call

Democrats mull debt limit options as lame-duck window narrows - Roll Call

Democrats want to address the debt limit before this Congress, and likely their control in Washington, ends at the close of the year.

Tribune News Service

FTX failure may strengthen case for more robust crypto regulation

WASHINGTON — The spectacular collapse of major cryptocurrency exchange FTX is prompting calls for stronger regulation in Congress, where some bipartisan proposals are being characterized as too industry friendly.

Tribune News Service

Redistricting helps Republicans in close fight for House control

WASHINGTON — Republicans got a boost in the race to gain control of the House in this year’s elections because they held on to their advantage in redrawing congressional maps and got some key rulings from courts, experts said.

Tribune News Service

New election, same result: Most incumbents win 2022 rematches

WASHINGTON — House incumbents facing tough rematches with their 2020 opponents almost all prevailed again in this year’s midterms, with only one falling to a repeat challenger after redistricting made for a more challenging race.

Sports Illustrated

1972 Dolphins Legend Thanks Commanders for Beating Eagles

The Hall of Famer saluted Washington for giving his Miami squad another year of bragging rights.

1 … 476 477 478 479

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

House of Representatives

1,314 stories

Binance

967 stories

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.