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Hong Kong Stocks Slip Amid Global Sell-Off as AI Disruption Fears Spread
Hang Seng and tech shares retreat after Wall Street rout tied to investor anxiety over artificial intelligence’s impact on business models
White House and HHS Reorganize Department Leadership Ahead of Midterms
Administration appoints new senior officials to streamline operations and refocus health policy priorities under HHS leadership
Trump Hosts ‘Champion of Coal’ Event, Advances Federal Support for U.S. Coal Industry
President signs executive order directing Pentagon coal purchases and celebrates renewed investment and commitment to American coal producers
PeaceHealth Announces Layoffs of Ninety-Four Healthcare Workers Across Washington
Catholic nonprofit health system cites financial pressures and operational realignment as it eliminates roles in multiple facilities
Congress Triggers Homeland Security Shutdown as Lawmakers Depart Washington
Failure to pass funding measure leaves Department of Homeland Security facing partial shutdown amid border and security debates
Washington Tests New Strategies to Tackle Soaring Prices of Million-Dollar Medical Cures
Federal efforts to negotiate high-cost gene therapy prices via Medicaid and broader drug pricing reforms signal fresh policy momentum in Washington
Trump Border Czar Announces End of Federal Immigration Surge in Minnesota
Tom Homan confirms drawdown of Operation Metro Surge after months of intensified enforcement and public debate
Top Events and Experiences in Washington, D.C. This Weekend and Week Ahead
From major exhibitions and live performances to seasonal festivals and dining highlights, the capital offers a packed cultural calendar
Trump Reverses Course on Governors’ White House Meeting After Bipartisan Backlash
President re-extends invitation to all state governors for traditional White House session following dispute over initial exclusion of Democrats
Washington Post’s Decline Deepens as Layoffs, Traffic Losses and Strategic Turmoil Shake the Legacy Newspaper
The historic U.S. news outlet grapples with steep audience erosion, major staff reductions and leadership disagreements amid mounting financial pressures
Washington State Senate Approves Tougher Qualification Standards for County Sheriffs
Legislation advances new training and certification requirements aimed at strengthening professional standards in law enforcement
Trump Moves to Repeal Federal Climate Regulatory Authority in Sweeping Policy Shift
Administration frames rollback of climate oversight as economic reform aimed at restoring energy independence and limiting federal overreach
OpenAI and DeepCent Superintelligence Race: Artificial General Intelligence and AI Agents as a National Security Arms Race
The AI2027 scenario reframes advanced AI systems not as productivity tools, but as geopolitical weapons with existential stakes
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U.S. House Rebukes Trump Canada Tariffs, Passes SAVE Act, and Border Laser Incident Shuts Airspace in 12-Hour Political Jolt
Trade tensions, election law changes, federal appointment clashes, and a military counter-drone action dominated Washington alongside stronger-than-expected U.S. jobs data.
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House GOP Passes Save America Act Requiring Proof of Citizenship for Federal Voter Registration Amid Debate Over Election Integrity and Access
The bill advances stricter documentation rules for federal elections as President Trump’s administration touts border integrity and rule-of-law priorities.
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White House Removes Vice President’s Social Post Referring to Armenian Genocide Amid Diplomatic Sensitivities
JD Vance’s message recognising the 1915 massacre was deleted, sparking debate over U.S. language and Turkey relations
White House Anticipates Significant GOP Defections Ahead of House Vote on Canadian Tariffs
Administration braces for divisions within Republican ranks as lawmakers prepare to vote on resolution to rescind Biden-era tariffs on Canada
Democratic Governors Boycott White House Dinner After Trump Limits Invitations
State leaders withdraw from annual event amid dispute over exclusion and erosion of bipartisan tradition
Washington State Lawmakers Propose Mental Health Safeguards for AI Chatbots
New legislation would require AI conversational systems to limit harm and protect vulnerable users, especially minors
Netanyahu and Trump Focus on Iran Nuclear Talks and Gaza Strategy During Washington Meeting
Israeli prime minister advances core security priorities with U.S. president amid delicate regional diplomacy
IRS Improperly Shared Confidential Tax Data of Immigrants With DHS in Legal and Privacy Breach
Internal Revenue Service disclosed sensitive taxpayer information to Department of Homeland Security before courts blocked the program
Federalized National Guard Troops Withdrawn From Major U.S. Cities Amid Legal and Operational Challenges
After months of deployment under the Trump administration, Guard units leave Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland following judicial setbacks and strategic shifts
Washington National Opera’s Historic Break With Kennedy Center Amid Leadership and Financial Strains
Longstanding cultural partnership ends as the opera company moves toward independence and alternative venues
Washington Lawmakers Advance Bill to Regulate Growing Data Center Industry
State legislators push new rules to protect the power grid and ratepayers as data centers expand rapidly
Assistant Principal at Washington Elementary Arrested and Charged with Child Sexual Abuse
Evanston-area school administrator faces aggravated criminal charges following police investigation
Washington’s Winter Sees Heavy Rain and Minimal Snow Amid Warm, Moist Storm Patterns
Unusually mild temperatures and abundant rain are suppressing snowfall and diminishing snowpack across the state
How George Washington Earned the Title ‘Father of His Country’
From revolutionary commander to first American president, Washington’s leadership shaped the United States’ founding and national identity
U.S. Universities Receive Billions in Foreign Funding from Qatar, China and Saudi Arabia
New federal data reveal extensive overseas gifts and contracts flowing into American higher education, prompting debate over transparency and influence
We will protect them from the digital Wild West.’ Another country will ban social media for under-16s
Spain’s proposed crackdown on youth access and platform liability crystallizes a deeper struggle over who governs digital space—states or tech executives
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Buddhist Monks Complete 2,300-Mile ‘Walk for Peace’ as They Enter Washington, D.C.
Monks from Fort Worth conclude a 108-day pilgrimage through the United States, drawing widespread attention and public support
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Pilot in Hawker Beechcraft BE-36 makes emergency landing and crashes into vehicles on a busy road.
Last words included a heartfelt message to his wife, Molly.
Alice Weidel calls for investigation into Nord Stream sabotage, blaming Ukraine and Zelensky
"Ukraine and Zelensky must pay for sabotage, and return the billions sent in aid."
California's 2026 Billionaire Tax Act proposes a one-time 5% levy on billionaires' assets.
Initiative targets residents with a net worth of $1.1 billion or more.
Heineken announces cut of 6,000 jobs due to declining beer demand
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Trump’s ‘Act of Great Stupidity’ Comment on UK Chagos Deal Reverberates Through Diplomacy and Strategy
US president’s sharp rebuke of Britain’s agreement to transfer Chagos Islands sovereignty to Mauritius highlights deep strategic disagreements and prompts diplomatic engagement
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New U.S. filings say Jeffrey Epstein repaid Les Wexner one hundred million dollars after theft allegation
The payment, described as a private settlement in two thousand eight, renews scrutiny of the long financial relationship that helped fuel Epstein’s fortune.
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Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick acknowledges 2012 visit to Jeffrey Epstein’s private island as lawmakers scrutinise past ties
Testifying on Capitol Hill, Lutnick said he and his family stopped for a brief lunch during a Caribbean trip, as senators questioned discrepancies with earlier accounts of their contact.
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White House Holds High-Level Talks With Banks and Crypto Firms on Stablecoin Market Structure
Second round of discussions convenes finance and digital asset leaders to break deadlock over key provisions in U.S. crypto legislation
Trump’s Exclusion of Democratic Governors Fractures Long-Standing White House Governors Gathering
National Governors Association cancels formal meeting after Biden-era bipartisan tradition unravels over partisan invite list
Trump Weighs Deploying Second Aircraft Carrier Toward Iran as Netanyahu Heads to Washington
U.S. president signals robust military posture amid faltering talks with Iran, coinciding with Israeli prime minister’s urgent visit to discuss broader regional security
Howard Lutnick Seeks to Clarify Past Contact With Jeffrey Epstein Amid Renewed Scrutiny
Business leader says he had a single lunch on Epstein’s private island but rejects suggestions of a deeper relationship
Unsealed Affidavit Shows FBI Cited Debunked 2020 Election Claims to Secure Fulton County Warrant
Court documents reveal the bureau leaned on previously discredited allegations in seeking to seize Georgia’s 2020 voting records
ICE Director Defends Sweeping Deportation Drive Amid Intensifying Political Scrutiny
Agency chief argues enforcement surge restores rule of law as lawmakers and advocacy groups question tactics and scale
Mount Vernon Hosts Extensive George Washington Birthday Celebrations With Free Admission and Historic Ceremonies
Visitors to the first president’s estate can enjoy living history, military demonstrations and wreath-laying on Presidents Day as part of 250th anniversary programming
Washington Lawmaker Urges Review of Public Records Burden on School Districts
Proposed legislation aims to examine how repetitive and vexatious public records requests strain district resources
Washington Post Ends Dedicated Books Coverage Amid Major Staff Cuts
Layoffs affecting roughly one-third of the newsroom result in closure of iconic literary section as part of wide restructuring
U.S. Corn Industry Showcases Quality and Reliability to Saudi Market
Trade outreach highlights American corn’s role in supporting food security and livestock production in the kingdom
Trump Administration Proposes Opening California Coast to Offshore Oil Drilling in Major Federal Plan
Draft lease sales off the Pacific would mark the first new offshore oil and gas expansion in California waters in decades under a broader offshore leasing regime
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OpenAI and DeepCent Superintelligence Race: Artificial General Intelligence and AI Agents as a National Security Arms Race
U.S. House Rebukes Trump Canada Tariffs, Passes SAVE Act, and Border Laser Incident Shuts Airspace in 12-Hour Political Jolt
House GOP Passes Save America Act Requiring Proof of Citizenship for Federal Voter Registration Amid Debate Over Election Integrity and Access
We will protect them from the digital Wild West.’ Another country will ban social media for under-16s
Buddhist Monks Complete 2,300-Mile ‘Walk for Peace’ as They Enter Washington, D.C.
Heineken announces cut of 6,000 jobs due to declining beer demand
Trump’s ‘Act of Great Stupidity’ Comment on UK Chagos Deal Reverberates Through Diplomacy and Strategy
New U.S. filings say Jeffrey Epstein repaid Les Wexner one hundred million dollars after theft allegation
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick acknowledges 2012 visit to Jeffrey Epstein’s private island as lawmakers scrutinise past ties
Trump Unveils TrumpRx to Deliver Lower Prescription Drug Prices to Americans
Trump Deletes Offensive Video Depicting Obamas as Primates After Sharp Bipartisan Backlash
Newly Released Epstein Files Reveal Persistent Efforts to Forge Ties with Russian Leadership and Seek a Meeting with Vladimir Putin
Netanyahu Heads to Washington for Strategic Talks with Trump on Iran Negotiations
The Implications of Expanding Voting Rights to Non-EU Foreign Residents in France
Ghislaine Maxwell to Testify Before US Congress on February 9
Al.com Acquired by Crypto.com Founder for $70 Million
Apple iPhone Lockdown Mode blocks FBI data access in journalist device seizure
White House Launches TrumpRx.gov to Deliver Lower Prescription Drug Prices to Americans
Foreign Governments and Corporations Spend Millions with Trump-Linked Lobbying Firm in Washington
Belgium: Man Charged with Rape After Faking Payment to Sex Worker
KPMG Urges Auditor to Relay AI Cost Savings
China unveils plans for a 'Death Star' capable of launching missile strikes from space
Trump administration to launch TrumpRx.gov for direct drug purchases
Investigation Launched at Winter Olympics Over Ski Jumpers Injecting Hyaluronic Acid
U.S. State Department Issues Urgent Travel Warning for Citizens to Leave Iran Immediately
Wall Street Erases All Gains of 2026; Bitcoin Plummets 14% to $63,000
Epstein Case Documents Reignite Global Scrutiny of Political and Business Elites
Eighty-one-year-old man in the United States fatally shoots Uber driver after scam threat
The Washington Post Initiates Reduction of Over Three Hundred Positions Amid Industry Pressures
US Congressional Analysis Weighs Scenario Where Australia Receives No AUKUS Nuclear Submarines
Justice Department Urges Court That Halting Trump’s White House Ballroom Project Would Threaten National Security
Trump and Colombia’s Petro Hold High-Stakes Washington Talks Amid Deep Diplomatic Strains
Thousands Turn Out in Richmond to Support Buddhist Monks’ Long Walk for Peace En Route to Washington
Political Censorship: French Prosecutors Raid Musk’s X Offices in Paris
AI Invented “Hot Springs” — Tourists Arrived and Were Shocked
Tech Mega-Donors Power Trump-Aligned Fundraising Surge to $429 Million Ahead of 2026 Midterms
Colombian President Gustavo Petro Arrives at White House for High-Stakes Meeting with Donald Trump
Amazon Plans Major Workforce Reduction in Washington State, Cutting More Than Two Thousand Jobs
Melania Documentary Opens Modestly in UK with Mixed Global Box Office Performance
U.S. Justice Department Publishes Millions of Jeffrey Epstein Files Amid Intensified Scrutiny
DOJ Unveils Millions of Epstein Files, Fueling Global Scrutiny of Elite Networks
Kathryn Burgum, Wife of Interior Secretary, Appointed White House Adviser for National Recovery Initiative
France Begins Phasing Out Zoom and Microsoft Teams to Advance Digital Sovereignty
Trump Warns Britain and Canada Against Expanding Trade Ties With China
White House’s Response to Don Lemon’s Arrest Sparks National Debate Over Press Freedom and Government Conduct
Trump Nominates Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair to Reorient U.S. Monetary Policy Toward Pro-Growth Interest Rates
Melania Trump’s Documentary ‘Melania’ Debuts in Washington Before Global Release
Tech Market Shifts and AI Investment Surge Drive Global Innovation and Layoffs
Global Shifts in War, Trade, Energy and Security Mark Major International Developments
Markets Jolt as AI Spending, US Policy Shifts, and Global Security Moves Drive New Volatility
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