Day: January 22, 2026
Donald Trump escalated tensions with Ottawa, claiming Canada “lives because of the US” after ex–Bank of England chief Mark Carney sharply criticized Washington’s economic leadership.
US President Donald Trump has threatened new tariffs on nations opposing a US bid to purchase Greenland, as American lawmakers visit Denmark seeking to ease tensions and repair diplomatic ties.
Former President Donald Trump signaled support for selling F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, raising tensions ahead of the crown prince’s high-stakes visit to Washington, PBS reports.
From concerts and museum exhibits to family-friendly festivals, here are the top events happening across the D.C. region Jan. 6-12. Plan your week with NBCWashington.com’s curated list.
The U.S. Education Department plans to withhold funds from several Northern Virginia schools, saying their transgender policies may violate federal protections, stirring legal and political backlash.
As debates over public safety intensify, a new Japan Times report probes how reliable U.S. crime statistics really are, questioning data gaps, political spin and the impact on policing and policy.
Despite low headline unemployment, U.S. job seekers face shrinking postings, fierce competition and rising layoffs, exposing a cooling labor market and faltering pandemic-era gains.
U.S. Supreme Court conservatives signaled support for state laws barring transgender girls from female sports teams, raising stakes for LGBTQ+ rights and school athletics nationwide.
The USS George Washington Strike Group has departed Busan after completing scheduled port activities, resuming operations in the Indo-Pacific to support regional security and allied commitments.