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The United States and Iran have announced a deal to end recent hostilities, officials from both governments confirmed, signaling a potential de-escalation in regional tensions.
The US says China gave only hours’ notice before a Pacific submarine-launched missile test, raising fresh concerns over military transparency and crisis‑management channels between the two powers.
Washington County marked America’s 250th birthday with parades, music, and fireworks, as residents gathered to honor local history and reflect on the nation’s enduring ideals.
Donald Trump faces mounting pressure to substantiate his claim that the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool was sabotaged, as officials and critics in Washington demand concrete evidence.
The Supreme Court has rejected the Trump administration’s attempt to limit birthright citizenship, affirming that children born on U.S. soil remain citizens under the 14th Amendment.
Donald Trump has warned that repairs to Washington’s iconic Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool may not be finished by 4 July, raising doubts over the site’s readiness for Independence Day events.
Authorities in Washington state say 11 workers are presumed dead after a catastrophic paper mill implosion, as efforts transition from active rescue to recovery, NBC News reports.
Iran warned of a “complete halt” to negotiations after reciprocal strikes with U.S. forces, but a senior Washington official told CBS News that diplomatic talks will proceed.
A US Navy fighter jet crashed in rural Washington state, igniting a fast-moving wildfire that forced temporary evacuations. No fatalities were reported as crews worked to contain the blaze.
NATO’s so‑called “Trump whisperer” is set to meet the former president ahead of next month’s summit, aiming to calm tensions and secure his support for the alliance’s agenda.
MIT Washington Summer Interns visited U.S. Representative Thomas Massie on Capitol Hill, discussing technology policy, congressional decision-making, and career paths in public service.
At least five people were arrested for allegedly tampering with the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C., a National Park Service official said, as authorities investigate potential damage.
Today’s headlines span markets, politics and climate: speculation grows over a potential SpaceX IPO, Trump marks his birthday amid campaign moves, and forecasters warn of an intensifying El Niño season.
Donald Trump delivered a campaign-style July 4 speech on the National Mall, using celebrations for the upcoming US 250th anniversary to rally supporters and attack his political opponents.
The White House has requested $87.6 billion from Congress to fund the Iran war, support struggling U.S. farmers, and bolster the federal response to the Ebola outbreak, PBS reports.
U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn has been charged with damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, authorities say, after allegedly kayaking in the protected landmark’s waters.
A Taiwanese diplomat told AP that Taipei urgently needs more advanced U.S. weapons for self-defense, warning that China’s growing military pressure poses an escalating threat to the island.
Four Western Washington cities have earned spots on a new list of the best places to live in the U.S., reflecting the region’s strong economy, outdoor access, and quality of life, KING 5 reports.
The Trump administration has indicted a U.S. Olympic athlete over alleged vandalism at Washington’s Reflecting Pool, raising tensions over protest, patriotism, and political accountability.
American Olympic canoeist indicted after allegedly vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, sparking public outrage and raising concerns over athlete conduct and monument security.