Day: August 21, 2025
Flags will fly at half-staff across Washington state today to honor the memory of community members who have recently passed. This somber tribute reflects the state’s commitment to remembrance and respect.
Washington Week with The Atlantic examines the TikTok ban, exploring its political tensions, national security concerns, and broader implications for U.S.-China relations amid rising digital protectionism.
Salon.com warns that the entertainment drawn from ongoing MAGA infighting is a dangerous distraction. It cautions readers against viewing factional conflicts as mere spectacle, urging a focus on the movement’s broader impact.
International students contribute over $49 billion annually to the U.S. economy, supporting nearly 450,000 jobs nationwide, according to a recent Washington Post report highlighting their vital economic impact.
Al Jazeera fact-checked former President Trump’s claim that crime in Washington, D.C., is ‘out of control.’ The report examines crime data and expert insights, revealing a more nuanced reality than the claim suggests.
Bahram Nasehi shares his entrepreneurial journey in “My Story: Bahram Nasehi” with The Business Journals, detailing key challenges and lessons that shaped his path to success in today’s competitive market.
The Washington Interscholastic Activities Association is exploring transfer portal-like rules to streamline student-athlete moves, aiming to increase transparency and fairness in high school sports transfers.
President Trump has ordered the National Guard to Washington, D.C., and assumed control over the Capitol’s police force amid rising tensions. This unprecedented move aims to restore order following recent unrest.