Day: May 17, 2026
NBC News reports the suspected White House Correspondents’ Dinner gunman had writings about targeting Trump administration officials, raising questions over motive and security.
The US is deploying thousands of additional troops to the Middle East despite a ceasefire involving Iran, raising questions over Washington’s strategy and the future stability of the region.
The Washington Post reports that government’s long-held status as a trusted source of information is eroding, challenged by polarization, online disinformation, and growing public skepticism.
MSG’s ambitious Sphere concept is set to expand, with plans for a second high-tech entertainment venue in the US. New Atlas reports it will feature cutting-edge visuals and immersive audio.
As states pass diverging laws on curriculum, race, gender and book access, U.S. students increasingly face two starkly different school systems split along partisan lines.
A DW.com fact check examines claims that Democrat-led US cities suffer higher crime. Experts say crime data is complex, reflecting socioeconomic factors more than simple party control.
D.C.’s latest assessments put price tags on America’s most symbolic addresses, revealing eye‑popping estimated values for the White House, the U.S. Capitol and other federal landmarks.
A new opinion piece in The Washington Post argues that America’s global sports dominance thrives largely without direct government funding, raising questions about public investment and national priorities.
A US judge has temporarily barred the government from reviewing materials seized from a Washington Post journalist, raising fresh concerns over press freedom and government overreach.