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The Washington Post faces mass layoffs as owner Jeff Bezos donates millions to Melania Trump, sparking criticism from media unions and press freedom advocates across Europe.
US President Donald Trump has warned he may impose new tariffs on countries opposing his interest in purchasing Greenland, escalating tensions and drawing sharp criticism from international leaders.
Washington state faces destructive floods, forcing evacuations and road closures, as the Midwest prepares for a dangerous arctic blast bringing life-threatening cold and heavy snow.
Two National Guard members were shot near the White House, prompting a swift security response and investigation. Authorities say the troops were on duty; a motive has not yet been determined.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro lands in Washington for a closely watched meeting with Donald Trump, aiming to ease a year of escalating tensions and reset a strained bilateral agenda.
The US has designated branches of the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt, Lebanon and Jordan as terrorist organizations, citing security concerns and regional instability, Al Jazeera reports.
Pope Leo XIV urged renewed dialogue between the US and Cuba on Thursday, calling for restraint and diplomacy as tensions rise following Washington’s latest executive order.
Emergency crews in Washington race to rescue residents trapped by sudden flooding, deploying boats and helicopters as rising waters inundate homes, roads, and vital infrastructure.
President Trump signed an order establishing an IndyCar race in Washington, D.C., as part of celebrations for America’s 250th birthday, U.S. officials confirmed on Thursday.
A suspect in the Washington, DC shooting that killed two National Guard members has been formally charged with murder, authorities said, as investigators continue to probe the deadly attack.
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.
Patrick Kane set a new U.S.-born scoring record, but the milestone wasn’t enough as the Detroit Red Wings fell to the Washington Capitals in a tense NHL shootout loss.
A new Our World in Data analysis asks: does media coverage of disasters, terrorism and violence match the causes we most often die from, such as heart disease and cancer?
Residents of a Washington neighborhood say they feel more vulnerable despite Trump’s pledge to restore law and order, citing rising crime fears and increased tension on their streets.
At a New York movie premiere, Melania Trump reflected on her journey as an immigrant, her years in the White House, and how she hopes her public role will shape her long-term legacy.
Greenland and Denmark envoys met White House officials as President Trump’s proposal to buy the Arctic territory stirred diplomatic tensions and renewed debate over U.S. interests in the region.
A federal judge has halted immigration arrests in Washington DC carried out without warrants or probable cause, ruling the practices unconstitutional and raising major questions over enforcement tactics.
Donald Trump said the U.S. would run Venezuela if it captured President Nicolás Maduro, Reuters reports, raising fresh concerns over Washington’s stance on regime change.
Former President Donald Trump claimed the U.S. is “in charge” of Venezuela after a U.S. military operation allegedly led to the capture and jailing of Nicolás Maduro in New York, CBS News reports.
Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez rebuffed new US measures, declaring “no more orders from Washington DC,” as Caracas denounced foreign interference and defended its sovereignty.