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A new Washington Monthly analysis argues the United States is failing on higher education, spotlighting soaring costs, weak accountability, and deepening inequality nationwide.
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.
The U.S. has seized a sanctioned oil tanker off Venezuela’s coast, officials said, escalating enforcement of oil export curbs as Donald Trump linked the action to his administration’s hard line on Maduro.
Washington is ramping up sports diplomacy as a tool of soft power, hoping major events, athlete exchanges and global partnerships can repair its image and counter rising rivals.
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.
Two National Guard members were shot in Washington, D.C., authorities say. An Afghan national who reportedly worked with the CIA is in custody as investigators probe the motive and circumstances.
Donald Trump escalated tensions with Ottawa, claiming Canada “lives because of the US” after ex–Bank of England chief Mark Carney sharply criticized Washington’s economic leadership.
The U.S. is on track to close 2025 with the largest single-year decline in homicides ever recorded, experts tell ABC News, signaling a sharp reversal in violent crime trends.
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.
A traveler visited three Bavarian-style villages across the US. While all offered Alpine flair and kitschy charm, only one convincingly recreated the atmosphere and authenticity of Germany.
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.
Romania will host a week-long series of events in Washington, DC, celebrating its strategic partnership with the United States, featuring political, economic, and cultural dialogues.
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.
U.S. crime rates declined nationwide in 2024, according to new FBI data, with drops in violent and property crimes. Ohio Capital Journal reports experts cite policing, policy shifts and community programs.
Property crime rates varied sharply across U.S. states in 2023, Statista data show, with Western and Southern states generally recording higher incidents than many Northeastern regions.
In a stunning overnight operation, U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, reshaping regional power dynamics and raising urgent questions about Washington’s next moves.
Critics are questioning Donald Trump’s new “anti-Christian bias” initiative, noting Christianity’s longstanding political dominance in the U.S. and challenging the need for such protections.
A new Washington Post-UMD poll finds many Americans uneasy with Middle Eastern nations’ growing investments in U.S. sports, raising concerns over human rights, influence and sportswashing.
The Washington Post’s analysis maps 18 years of gun violence in U.S. schools, revealing patterns in location, frequency and impact, and highlighting the persistent toll on students and communities.