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The Senate has barred members and staff from betting in political prediction markets, citing ethics concerns and conflicts of interest, PBS reports, amid growing scrutiny of online wagering.
Nestlé will sell its U.S. ice cream business to a new joint venture for $4 billion, shifting focus to a broader global frozen treats strategy and sharpening its competitive edge worldwide.
Americans are unusually pessimistic about their political system compared with other nations, a new Pew Research Center report finds, highlighting deep concerns over democracy and governance.
A suspect has been charged with the attempted assassination of Donald Trump at a high-profile Washington dinner, authorities say, as investigators probe motives and security failures.
A new analysis shows lower-income Americans die younger, leaving older, wealthier voters to dominate elections and policy choices, with profound implications for U.S. democracy.
South Africa, Africa’s only G20 member, is set to skip a key G20 finance meeting in Washington, underscoring rising diplomatic tensions with the United States over global economic policy.
WUSA9 highlights Veterans Day events on the National Mall this Saturday, featuring ceremonies, concerts, and tributes honoring service members and their families.
Washington has named a new US special coordinator for Tibetan issues, signalling renewed focus on human rights and religious freedom in Tibet, Al Jazeera reports.
The Los Angeles Lakers’ record $10 billion purchase has set a new benchmark for U.S. sports franchise valuations, surpassing previous sales and underscoring the NBA’s booming financial power.
Memphis now holds the highest crime rate in the U.S., according to new data. The Hill’s analysis ranks the top 10 cities, highlighting trends in violence, policing, and public safety.
A veteran Trump reporter recounts a decade of covering his rise, revealing at the White House correspondents’ dinner how the Trump-era darkness felt suddenly immediate and dangerously close.
Niranjali Amerasinghe shares her journey from policy advocate to executive leader, detailing how global climate negotiations shaped her vision for inclusive, sustainable business.
As record-breaking storms, fires and floods batter communities, officials race to test disaster plans, expose gaps in infrastructure, and rethink resilience in a rapidly warming world.
ICE Washington has arrested another undocumented fugitive wanted for murder, challenging claims of “non-criminal” narratives in media coverage of immigration enforcement.
The White House is weighing options, including potential military measures, to acquire Greenland, officials say, in a move drawing global attention and raising concern among US allies.
Twenty members of the U.S. men’s Olympic hockey team will attend President Trump’s State of the Union, The Athletic reports, in a high-profile crossover of sports and politics.
The Washington Post explores how different generations grew up with distinct technologies—from landlines to smartphones—and how these experiences shape our views on innovation and digital life today.
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.
A new Washington Post map reveals stark gaps in per-pupil spending, highlighting which states invest most in public education—and which lag furthest behind.
King Charles III visits Washington on a delicate mission to repair strained UK-US ties, signaling a renewed push for diplomatic unity amid global tensions and domestic political uncertainty.