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The White House confirmed Trump explored acquiring Greenland, with officials noting U.S. military options are “always on the table,” Reuters reports, raising tensions with Denmark.
Denmark boosts its military presence in Greenland, signaling strategic resolve as President Trump doubles down on U.S. interest in the Arctic territory, heightening geopolitical tensions.
Sen. J.D. Vance will meet Danish and Greenlandic officials in Washington on Wednesday, NPR reports, with talks expected to focus on Arctic security, trade, and evolving U.S. strategic interests.
The Trump administration unveils new rural health funding aimed at shoring up struggling hospitals and clinics, but advocates warn attached policy conditions could limit local control.
Washington state officials are tallying widespread flood damage as another powerful atmospheric river approaches, raising fears of renewed evacuations, road closures and infrastructure strain.
Iran has declared it is ready for war as the US president weighs military options, heightening tensions and raising fears of a broader regional conflict, Al Jazeera reports.
US President Donald Trump said Washington is considering “very strong options” against Iran, raising fears of escalating tensions as the White House weighs military and diplomatic responses.
On November 28, 2025, National Guard troops opened fire during a tense standoff, leaving multiple casualties and sparking nationwide outrage, CNN reported Friday.
Iran has vowed to retaliate if Washington launches attacks, state media report, as experts warn any US military move could sharply escalate tensions across the already volatile Middle East region.
A Connecticut congress member signals a return to traditional politics, warning that Republicans cannot afford to ignore Democrats, the Hartford Courant reports, as bipartisan engagement resurfaces.
President Trump has ordered marijuana reclassified to a lower drug schedule, a move that could ease research restrictions and reshape federal enforcement, PBS reports.
Venezuela has launched an “exploratory process” to restore formal diplomatic ties with the United States, signaling a potential thaw in relations after years of sanctions and political tensions.
Washington National Opera will depart the Kennedy Center following its controversial renaming in honor of Donald Trump, raising questions about arts funding, politics, and cultural identity.
The Trump administration has appointed a special envoy for the Arctic, reviving interest in Greenland as a strategic asset. Trump says the U.S. “needs” Greenland for security and resource goals.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s Washington visit could reshape U.S.-Saudi ties, affect Israel’s regional standing, and test U.S. policy on security, normalization, and human rights.
Former President Donald Trump added his name to the U.S. Institute of Peace building even as his administration clashed with the congressionally funded organization in court over its role and independence.
Donald Trump has vowed to relocate homeless people in Washington, DC, “far” from the city, sparking criticism from advocates who warn the plan could criminalize poverty and displace vulnerable residents.
The U.S. House returned to Washington on Monday to vote on a deal aimed at ending the weeks-long government shutdown, as party leaders scrambled to secure enough support for passage.
Heavy rains triggered fresh flooding across western Washington, swamping neighborhoods still recovering from the destructive 2021 storms and forcing new evacuations and road closures.
Georgia joins Texas, California, Pennsylvania and Washington in upgrading venues and issuing new fan travel rules, aiming to boost sports tourism ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026.