Author: Noah Rodriguez

US President Donald Trump claims Iran’s navy and air force have been “obliterated,” while saying Germany is “helping out,” raising tensions and questions over evidence and international response.

Since 1980, the U.S. has faced 15 federal funding lapses, disrupting services, furloughing workers, and reshaping budget battles. This article traces how each shutdown unfolded.

USC faces Washington in a key Pac-12 women’s basketball matchup today. Here’s how to watch, including TV channel, game time, and full broadcast schedule for fans tuning in nationwide.

DOGE rips through the Education Department, triggering deep cuts to contracts, staff and grants, sparking bipartisan backlash and raising fears over schools’ funding stability.

Donald Trump vowed to seek the death penalty for murder cases in Washington, DC, if reelected, intensifying debate over federal crime policy and capital punishment in the US capital.

A new column in The Washington Post examines whether America remains a nation of small businesses, probing shifting economic power and the pressures facing local entrepreneurs.

U.S. crime has fallen sharply since the pandemic, with homicides and violent offenses down across most major cities. The Washington Post examines new data and what’s driving the shift.

Taiwan and the US have agreed to cut tariffs and deepen semiconductor cooperation, aiming to bolster chip supply chains, attract high-tech investment and counter growing economic pressures from China.

Defense experts and industry leaders will convene in Arlington, Virginia, May 13–14 for “Loitering Munitions USA,” exploring emerging drone warfare, policy, and battlefield applications.

Two snowmobilers were killed and two others rescued after an avalanche struck in Washington state’s Cascade Mountains, authorities said, as search teams battled dangerous conditions.

Farmers already facing economic and climate pressures now grapple with mounting uncertainty from Washington politics, intensifying stress, anxiety, and a growing rural mental health crisis.

Federal special education staff may soon return to work after cuts sparked backlash, but uncertainty remains as lawmakers debate long‑term funding and the future of key support services.

Donald Trump’s inauguration in Washington, DC, features official ceremonies, parades and balls, with top Republican leaders, family members and international dignitaries expected to attend.

President Trump’s Gulf trip tests his dealmaker image as regional allies seek clarity on U.S. security, Iran, and energy policy, demanding strategy beyond transactional diplomacy.

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser pushed back on recent crime data reports, saying she sees “no evidence” of a surge. Her remarks come amid public concern and scrutiny over city safety trends.

Future Commanders stadium has been named a potential venue for the 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup, positioning the Washington region for a major economic and tourism boost.

Oddsmakers have set an early line for Washington vs. UCLA in Week 13 of the 2025 season, with the Huskies opening as favorites as bettors gauge Pac-12 title and playoff implications.

The Justice Department has reaffirmed that its attorneys, agents and investigators are barred from pursuing politically motivated probes or prosecutions, watchdog group CREW emphasized this week.

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear Donald Trump’s challenge to birthright citizenship, setting up a major test of the 14th Amendment’s scope and its guarantee of citizenship by birth.

Donald Trump’s emerging strategy to empower Europe’s nationalist parties is already in motion, raising alarms in EU capitals over potential shifts in transatlantic alliances.