Day: May 16, 2026
House Speaker Mike Johnson warns that moves to curb Donald Trump’s authority under the War Powers Act would be “dangerous,” defending broad presidential discretion in military decisions.
From Smithsonian celebrations to neighborhood block parties, Washington, DC offers a year-round calendar of cultural events and festivals that showcase the city’s diversity, history, and creative spirit.
As Washington weighs a potential war on Iran, critics say it reflects a long US pattern of shifting the human and economic costs of conflict onto other nations and fragile regions.
Six people were injured in a stabbing at a Washington state high school, authorities say. The suspected attacker is in custody as investigators probe the motive and campus security.
A man has been arrested in Hawaii after allegedly throwing a rock at the head of an endangered Hawaiian monk seal, authorities said, prompting outrage and a federal investigation.
Italian Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti’s Washington visit spotlights transatlantic investment, economic security cooperation, and a recalibrated Italy–U.S. strategic balance
The Courier-Post captures key moments as the Philadelphia Eagles face the Washington Redskins, highlighting crucial plays, fan reactions, and defining images from the NFC East matchup.
Israel’s strikes in Lebanon killed seven people as officials in Washington announced an agreement to extend a fragile ceasefire, raising cautious hopes for de-escalation amid ongoing regional tensions.