Month: August 2026
Six months after signing a $147 million US health deal, Burkina Faso now faces a new threat of sanctions from Washington, raising questions over aid, governance, and regional security.
Find out how to watch the 2026 INDYCAR Freedom 250 in Washington, DC, with key details on start time, race date, FOX Sports TV coverage, streaming options, and full event schedule.
South Korea said joint military drills with the US were cut short at Washington’s request, raising questions over readiness and signaling shifting priorities in the allies’ defense posture.
From skyscrapers and steaks to a short-lived university, Donald Trump has a long history of branding ventures with his name. This running list tracks what he’s named—or renamed—after himself.
The State Fair will remain closed until 5 p.m. as Washington, D.C. faces dangerous heat conditions. Officials cite public safety concerns amid soaring temperatures and health risks.
The Biden administration has warned U.S. schools not to change discipline policies solely to reduce racial disparities, Reuters reports, stressing compliance with federal civil rights laws.
A Kent, Washington man was convicted on 17 felony counts after a three-week trial for a series of armed dispensary and bank robberies, the U.S. Department of Justice announced.
As Washington businesses gear up for the 2026 World Cup, optimism over tourism clashes with uncertainty. Some owners question how many fans will actually arrive and spend locally.
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U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent will hold a press conference Monday, Reuters reports, addressing economic policy, fiscal outlook, and market stability amid ongoing global uncertainty.
Sen. Marco Rubio says the U.S. is prepared to help end the “senseless war” in Ukraine, but warns against expectations of a swift peace deal as complex diplomatic hurdles remain.
Sen. Lindsey Graham is remembered for his once-dominant, hawkish vision of U.S. foreign policy, now increasingly sidelined in a Washington focused on restraint and domestic priorities.
The U.S. Mint has introduced the Freedom 250 Grand Prix medal, commemorating America’s semiquincentennial with a racing theme, the Washington Examiner reports.
Pennsylvania has withdrawn a state-issued school guide after critics said its definition of Jew-hatred risked limiting discussion of Israel, igniting debate over antisemitism policy in education.
Two people were sentenced in connection with a drug trafficking ring that operated in Seattle’s International District and homeless encampments along I-5, federal prosecutors announced.
Global ingredients supplier Balchem Corp. is expanding its footprint with a $27.5 million acquisition, bolstering its specialty nutrients portfolio and Long Island-based operations.
Seattle is ramping up security, transit, and hotel capacity as World Cup fans pour in. Officials say downtown and stadium districts should brace for record-breaking crowds.
Donald Trump admits “real problems” at Washington DC’s reflecting pool following a $14m renovation, attributing damage and discoloration to vandalism, as officials assess repair and security measures.
Bessent said the US plans its toughest sanctions yet on Iran and urged China to cooperate, signaling rising pressure on Tehran and potential friction with Beijing, Reuters reports.
The Supreme Court confronts rising political violence, weighing how far legal protections extend amid growing threats against officials and institutions in polarized America.