Month: May 2026
Gulf states are pouring oil wealth into soccer, golf and Formula One, challenging Western dominance and using sport to project power, reshape economies and burnish global influence.
U.S. and Iranian officials traded barbs Thursday after a series of cross-border attacks threatened to unravel a fragile ceasefire, raising fears of renewed regional escalation.
The US government has entered a partial shutdown despite a late funding deal in Congress, as political deadlock delays implementation and key federal services face disruption.
Washington’s vote-by-mail system, in place statewide since 2011, offers a real-time test of expanded absentee voting as the nation debates election security and access.
From record-shattering hurricanes to deadly heat waves, the 2010s delivered some of the most extreme weather in U.S. history. Here are 10 events that redefined climate risk.
As cultural battles dominate headlines, a new Washington Post opinion warns that America’s public schools are quietly falling behind, with crumbling systems and widening gaps in student achievement.
The US has warned of fresh sanctions against the International Criminal Court unless it guarantees not to prosecute former President Donald Trump, sources tell Reuters.
The U.S. energy secretary said lifting sanctions on Iranian oil could increase global supply and ease pressure on import-dependent countries, Reuters reported, as markets watch for policy shifts.
Washington State has named its next athletic director, signaling a new era for Cougars athletics. The hire aims to stabilize the department amid realignment and financial challenges.
President Trump agreed to suspend military strikes on Iran for two weeks if Tehran reopens the Strait of Hormuz to international shipping, officials told The Washington Post
Trump pledged tighter control over Iran’s leadership as the death toll of US soldiers climbed, raising fears of wider conflict and drawing sharp criticism from international observers.
Unidentified drones spotted over a Florida military base housing Sens. Marco Rubio and Pete Hegseth have sparked serious security concerns, prompting investigations by federal and military officials.
From election shocks to climate milestones, 2025 reshaped our world. Explore the year’s defining stories through powerful visuals that decode the data behind the headlines.
Washington’s K-12 system ranks below the national average, a new report shows, raising concerns over student performance, funding disparities, and long-term impacts on the state’s workforce.
A new report alleges the DC government is manipulating crime statistics, systematically under-reporting violent incidents to present a safer image than residents actually experience.
The Supreme Court handed a victory to oil and gas companies in a Louisiana environmental lawsuit, narrowing avenues for local governments seeking damages over coastal erosion.
Native American leaders express mixed reactions to the Washington Commanders’ new logo, calling it a half-measure that fails to fully confront the team’s controversial legacy.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro addresses reporters after meeting Donald Trump, outlining shared priorities on trade, migration, and regional security. Watch the full PBS news conference here.
The Washington Post examines the 50 political states of America, revealing sharp divides, emerging coalitions and shifting voter priorities that could redefine future national elections.
Americans are divided over Trump’s attempted Washington makeover, with supporters praising bold disruption while critics warn of deepening political turmoil and institutional strain.