Author: Victoria Jones

Nearly nine in 10 Americans believe government corruption is widespread, a new poll finds, underscoring deep public mistrust in political institutions and elected officials.

A traveler recounts a weekend in Leavenworth, a Bavarian-style mountain town two hours east of Seattle, where alpine views, timbered facades, and German fare evoke a distinctly European charm.

The US is preparing sanctions against the International Criminal Court, according to The Jerusalem Post, escalating tensions over investigations into American and allied officials.

Chinese tech and EV leaders from BYD, CATL and Xiaomi may accompany President Xi Jinping on his planned U.S. visit, sources told Reuters, signaling Beijing’s push to bolster business ties.

A traveler visited three Bavarian-style villages across the US, comparing their architecture, food, and atmosphere. Only one stood out as authentically German, capturing the true spirit of Bavaria.

The White House is preparing an elaborate welcome for Chinese President Xi Jinping in a landmark visit, highlighting fragile US-China ties amid tensions over trade, security and human rights.

U.S. public executions once drew massive crowds, blending punishment with spectacle. Legal reforms, shifting moral views and concerns over disorder led states to move executions behind prison walls.

Cuba has rejected U.S. accusations that it poses a security threat, condemning Washington’s renewed pressure as politically motivated, Al Jazeera reports, amid escalating regional tensions.

Donald Trump has urged the Smithsonian to install the colossal George Washington statue as a major exhibit, reviving debates over historical memory, nationalism and museum politics.

The National Guard’s presence on Washington, D.C. streets will extend through 2029, officials say, citing ongoing security concerns, shifting threats, and the need for rapid crisis response.

Gas prices are surging nationwide as escalating tensions between the Trump administration and Iran fuel uncertainty in global oil markets, raising fears of broader economic fallout.

A reverse migration of Black Americans to the South is redrawing political maps, reshaping urban power centers and challenging long-held assumptions about race, opportunity and influence in the U.S.

Former President Donald Trump hailed the late Sen. Lindsey Graham as “a true American original” during a Washington funeral service, praising his loyalty, service, and impact on U.S. politics.

As a federal shutdown looms, Washington state braces for uneven impacts. From furloughed workers to delayed services, KUOW explores who’s hit hardest and who’s spared.

Donald Trump brushed off mounting AI safety concerns, telling reporters the U.S. already has sufficient regulatory tools to police the technology, Reuters reported Thursday.

Security.org’s latest analysis ranks the most dangerous U.S. cities, revealing sharp divides in violent crime rates, regional trends, and the social factors driving urban safety risks.

The Pentagon has released the July 4 National Mall flyover schedule, detailing times, aircraft types, and routes. Residents are advised to expect low-flying jets and brief traffic disruptions.

Hundreds of Mexican children cross the border daily to attend U.S. schools, navigating early-morning commutes, strict checks and identity questions in pursuit of better education.

The Trump administration has dropped charges over vandalism at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, acknowledging its repair efforts were “botched,” raising new questions over oversight and accountability.

Senate leaders reached a bipartisan funding deal to avert a government shutdown, easing market fears and political tension as the high-stakes presidential campaign season intensifies.