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Trump Criticises Newsom’s UK Climate Pact, Defends Federal Authority Over Foreign Engagements
Former president says California governor’s overseas clean energy agreement is ‘inappropriate’, arguing international policy must remain under national leadership
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Washington City Clarifies There Is No Current Decision to Close License Plate Agency
Local officials affirm ongoing discussions but deny any finalized plan to shutter the city’s vehicle registration office
Columbia to Shut Washington Street Parking Deck in March for Major Structural Repairs
City plans roughly three-month closure as part of multi-year investment to reinforce and modernize aging downtown infrastructure
‘Us Versus Them’: Deep Political and Social Rift Erupts in Small Virginia Town
Purcellville becomes flashpoint of local division as council turmoil, legal battles and recalls reflect broader national polarization
U.S. Childhood Vaccination Policy Faces Global Contrast as Other Nations Expand Shot Recommendations
Health experts note widening gap between American guidance and broader immunization strategies adopted by countries including Brazil, Mexico, Saudi Arabia and Greece
Trump Urges Continued Negotiations with Iran on Nuclear Programme After White House Meeting with Netanyahu
Following a strategic discussion with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Trump presses Tehran to engage constructively in renewed diplomatic talks while maintaining firm pressure
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Trump Administration Unveils Most Detailed Renderings Yet of White House Ballroom Expansion
New architectural plans for the $400 million East Wing modernization reveal expansive ballroom design as project advances toward review
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Why Washington Is Facing Growing Calls for a National Robotics Strategy
As global competition accelerates, policymakers debate how the United States can secure leadership in advanced robotics and automation
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A massive 17-car crash at NASCAR’s Daytona 500 in Daytona Beach, Florida
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi Releases 3.5 Million Pages of Jeffrey Epstein Case Files
Documents include numerous references to former President Bill Clinton and details regarding international travel linked to Epstein
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Federal Agents Withdraw From Minnesota as Operation Metro Surge Winds Down, Leaving Limited Security Force
White House border official confirms over one thousand immigration officers have left the Twin Cities, with a modest federal contingent remaining temporarily amid ongoing enforcement and community tensions
US Partial Government Shutdown Persists as Capitol Hill Standoff Over Immigration Oversight Deepens
Funding lapse at the Department of Homeland Security continues amid uncompromising negotiations between President Trump’s administration and congressional Democrats over immigration enforcement reforms
Republican Lawmaker Labels Trump White House the 'Epstein Administration' in Escalating Intra-Party Clash
Kentucky Representative Thomas Massie denounces former President Trump’s handling of Epstein files and coins a striking new moniker for his White House tenure
Pulitzer Prize-Winning Art Critic Sebastian Smee Part of Massive Layoffs at The Washington Post
Sebastian Smee, alongside hundreds of colleagues, is laid off as one of the most significant newsroom reductions in the paper’s history unfolds
Why Washington Is Facing Growing Calls for a National Robotics Strategy
As global competition accelerates, policymakers debate how the United States can secure leadership in advanced robotics and automation
Boil Water Advisory Issued for Sections of Washington County, Virginia After Service Disruption
Health officials urge residents to boil tap water as a precaution following pressure loss in parts of the county’s water system
Washington County Provides New Details After Pipeline Explosion and Fire Near Skunk River
Officials confirm blast, fire and emergency response following a natural gas pipeline incident in eastern Iowa
Eighty-Year-Old Lottery Winner Sentenced to 16.5 Years for Drug Trafficking
John Spiby, who won £2.4 million in the UK lottery, established a drug empire instead of retiring peacefully.
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UK Quran Burner May Receive Asylum in the US Amid Legal Challenges
Hamit Joushkon faces potential relocation as US government considers support amid British court appeal that may support colonialism in favor of terror rather than freedom of speech and western values.
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Rubio Calls for Sweeping U.N. Reform, Saying It Has Failed to End Wars in Gaza and Ukraine
Speaking at the Munich Security Conference, the U.S. secretary of state praised American-led diplomacy while arguing the U.N. is no longer fit for purpose on major conflicts.
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10,000 Condoms Distributed at Winter Olympics 2026 Athlete Village Depleted Within 72 Hours
Initial supply provided under IOC safe-sex policy ran out three days after the opening of the Winter Games athlete village
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Poland's President Advocates for Evaluating Independent Nuclear Weapons Development
Amid rising threats from Russia, a potential shift in Poland’s defense strategy is being considered.
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Rubio Reaffirms Transatlantic Bond at Munich Despite Strains Over Trump Policies
U.S. secretary of state underscores enduring U.S.-Europe ties at security conference amid disagreements on trade, climate and alliance roles
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Viral AI video of Tom Cruise fighting Brad Pitt sparks Hollywood panic: 'It's likely over for us'
A hyper-realistic video showing Tom Cruise trading blows with Brad Pitt on a rooftop - created, its maker said, with artificial intelligence - jolted Hollywood this week and prompted one of its most successful screenwriters to issue a bl...
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Trump Rebukes Bill Maher on Truth Social After White House Dinner, Calls Meeting a "Total Waste of Time"
Former president criticises HBO host’s post-dinner commentary and renews public feud over media coverage
White House Crypto Adviser Urges Swift Action as ‘Clarity Act’ Legislative Window Narrows
Administration presses Congress to finalize digital asset framework before session deadline, warning delay could stall U.S. leadership in crypto policy
Trump Submits Final Detailed Plans for Contested $400M White House Ballroom Addition
Administration advances ambitious East Wing modernization project amid legal challenges and preservationist opposition
Washington State Home Listings Surge as Sales Slow, NWMLS Data Shows
Active listings jump more than twenty percent while closed home sales decline, signalling shifting regional housing dynamics
Funding Lapse Forces Partial Shutdown of Homeland Security as ICE Reform Talks Collapse
Stalled negotiations over immigration enforcement lead to lapse in Department of Homeland Security appropriations, disrupting key services
Lawsuit Filed to Block Trump Administration’s Redevelopment of Historic Washington Public Golf Course
Golfers and preservation groups challenge plans to overhaul East Potomac Golf Links, alleging legal and environmental violations
Washington State Senate Approves Bill to Expand College Sports Betting, Measure Advances to House
Proposed legislation would broaden wagering options under tribal agreements while maintaining regulatory safeguards
Researcher Who Investigated ‘Havana Syndrome’ Says He Tested Suspected Device on Himself
Scientist describes self-experiment as part of effort to assess claims of directed-energy exposure behind unexplained health incidents
Lindsey Graham Urges Saudi Leadership to Ease Rift with UAE Amid Rising Gulf Tensions
U.S. senator calls for unity between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi as regional cooperation faces strain
Olympic Shock and Australian Triumph Mark Winter Games Action in Milan-Cortina
‘Quad God’ Malinin falters in figure skating as Australia’s Jakara Anthony wins inaugural dual moguls gold
Pentagon Reviews Anthropic Partnership After Claude AI Reportedly Used in Operation Targeting Nicolás Maduro
Defense officials reassess ties after Anthropic sought clarification on whether its model supported a classified mission, highlighting tensions over AI oversight in national security.
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President Donald Trump and Hip-Hop’s Political Realignment: Pardons, Public Endorsements, and the Struggle Over Cultural Influence
High-profile rap figures are shifting from open resistance to visible engagement with Trump’s White House, raising questions about ideology, incentives, and power.
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Goldman Sachs and DP World Executive Resignations: Elite-Reputation Risk and Corporate Governance Fallout From the Epstein Disclosures
Goldman’s chief legal officer plans to depart at the end of June, while DP World shifted its leadership immediately with Essa Kazim as chair and Yuvraj Narayan as group CEO.
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Samsonite Eyes U.S. Dual Listing as Hong Kong-Traded Luggage Maker Expands Global Investor Reach
Company explores American listing to broaden capital access and strengthen presence in key North American market
White House Moves to Restructure Health Department Leadership Ahead of Midterm Campaign
Trump administration signals renewed focus on efficiency, accountability and public health performance with senior changes at HHS
Maryland Governor Wes Moore Rebukes President Trump, Declines White House Governors Dinner Invitation
At a CBS town hall, Moore rejects Trump’s ‘not worthy’ remark and affirms his independence from presidential judgment
UFC to Stage Historic Fight Card on White House Lawn in June 2026
First professional sporting event at the presidential residence set for June 14 as part of America’s 250th anniversary celebration
Washington County Prepares Polling Sites for the 2026 Primary Election
Voters in Washington County, Arkansas and Texas, will be able to cast ballots at designated polling locations in the March 3, 2026, primary
Justice Department Moves Against Lawmakers in Escalating Legal Clash Tied to Trump Probes
Efforts to pursue indictments against outspoken critics of the former president intensify political and constitutional debate in Washington
Department of Homeland Security Faces Partial Shutdown as ICE Funding Dispute Escalates
Congressional standoff over new limits on immigration enforcement threatens to disrupt operations across border security, disaster response and cybersecurity agencies
White House and RFK Jr. Restructure Health Leadership Amid Controversies and Midterm Strategy
Top officials depart and new leaders are elevated at the Department of Health and Human Services as the administration refocuses priorities ahead of elections
City of Salem Offices to Close Monday in Observance of Washington’s Birthday
Municipal operations in Salem will pause on February 16 as the city honors the federal holiday Washington’s Birthday
ICE to Spend $38.3 Billion Converting Warehouses into Immigration Detention Facilities
Federal plan would dramatically expand detention capacity through large-scale warehouse retrofits amid enforcement surge
Trump Expected at Saudi-Backed FII Conference in Miami as Investment Ties Deepen
Sources indicate former president will appear at Future Investment Initiative event highlighting US–Saudi economic cooperation
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Trump Criticises Newsom’s UK Climate Pact, Defends Federal Authority Over Foreign Engagements
Trump Urges Continued Negotiations with Iran on Nuclear Programme After White House Meeting with Netanyahu
Trump Administration Unveils Most Detailed Renderings Yet of White House Ballroom Expansion
Why Washington Is Facing Growing Calls for a National Robotics Strategy
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi Releases 3.5 Million Pages of Jeffrey Epstein Case Files
Eighty-Year-Old Lottery Winner Sentenced to 16.5 Years for Drug Trafficking
UK Quran Burner May Receive Asylum in the US Amid Legal Challenges
Rubio Calls for Sweeping U.N. Reform, Saying It Has Failed to End Wars in Gaza and Ukraine
10,000 Condoms Distributed at Winter Olympics 2026 Athlete Village Depleted Within 72 Hours
Poland's President Advocates for Evaluating Independent Nuclear Weapons Development
Rubio Reaffirms Transatlantic Bond at Munich Despite Strains Over Trump Policies
Viral AI video of Tom Cruise fighting Brad Pitt sparks Hollywood panic: 'It's likely over for us'
Pentagon Reviews Anthropic Partnership After Claude AI Reportedly Used in Operation Targeting Nicolás Maduro
President Donald Trump and Hip-Hop’s Political Realignment: Pardons, Public Endorsements, and the Struggle Over Cultural Influence
Goldman Sachs and DP World Executive Resignations: Elite-Reputation Risk and Corporate Governance Fallout From the Epstein Disclosures
UK Green Party Considering Proposal to Legalize Heroin for an Inclusive Society
SpaceX's New Vision: Lunar City Takes Precedence Over Mars Colonization
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
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