Author: Ava Thompson
Ava Thompson
A seasoned investigative journalist known for her sharp wit and tenacity.
“How America made the mafia” in The Washington Post explores how U.S. immigration policy, political corruption, and Prohibition-era demand inadvertently fueled the rise of organized crime
Washington state has slipped again in national education rankings, raising concerns among lawmakers, educators, and parents about funding levels, test scores, and widening achievement gaps.
Donald Trump faces mounting pressure to substantiate his claim that the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool was sabotaged, as officials and critics in Washington demand concrete evidence.
NATO’s so‑called “Trump whisperer” is set to meet the former president ahead of next month’s summit, aiming to calm tensions and secure his support for the alliance’s agenda.
Newly obtained recordings reveal Trump’s carefully hedged language on a possible Iran strike, framing decisions to later claim victory if successful or deflect blame if events go wrong.
FOX 13 Seattle’s Washington Sports Wrap for Friday, June 26, recaps Mariners highlights, key Sounders moments, and top local prep performances across the Puget Sound region.
Grand juries in Washington, D.C., are increasingly rejecting proposed charges stemming from the Trump administration’s criminal crackdown, raising questions about evidence, politics and prosecutorial overreach.
A new exhibition reveals how Joan Miró’s encounters with U.S. culture and politics reshaped his bold visual language, showing that American influences were central to his modernist evolution.
Washington DC mayoral hopefuls face rising pressure over late-night teen takeovers. Candidates pitch plans from stricter curfews to youth programs, as residents demand safety and accountability.
U.S. budget deficits will keep rising in coming years, the CBO projects, as Trump-era tax cuts and tariff policies strain federal revenues and drive up government borrowing.
The White House lawn is being transformed into a temporary UFC arena to celebrate Donald Trump’s 80th birthday, sparking intense debate over security, decorum, and political spectacle.
USA TODAY has launched a dedicated Royals vertical, bolstering its coverage of the British monarchy with the hire of Washington Post reporter Jennifer Hassan, citybiz reports.
A new Washington Post survey finds many Americans doubt the authenticity of reported assassination attempts on Donald Trump, revealing deep partisan divides and rising distrust in political news.
The White House Correspondents’ Dinner has named mentalist Oz Pearlman as its 2025 host, USA Today reports, marking an unconventional choice for the annual media and politics gala.
The Trump administration proposes deeper Education Department cuts, shifting special education oversight and weakening civil rights enforcement, sparking alarm among advocates and lawmakers.
President Donald Trump’s reported interest in purchasing Greenland from Denmark raises questions over NATO dynamics, strategic Arctic ambitions, legal hurdles, and local opposition in the autonomous territory.
Oddsmakers have released the early line for Washington vs. Oregon in Week 14 of the 2025 season, with the Huskies opening as narrow favorites in a matchup loaded with Pac-12 title implications.
Trump’s trade agenda is upending decades of global economic policy, redrawing alliances and supply chains even as economists warn of instability, retaliation and mounting uncertainty.
A new report identifies school districts nationwide adopting “sanctuary” policies for immigrant students, sparking debate over local authority, federal law, and classroom safety.
Reuters’ US Politics newsletter dissects Trump’s controversial foreign policy moves, from backing Venezuela’s opposition to his startling interest in purchasing Greenland.