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Trump says Secret Service told him to switch planes because of threat
President Trump said a security threat led the Secret Service to direct him to switch planes after a NATO summit in Turkey.
World War II Memorial in Washington vandalized with bubbles and graffiti, upsetting Trump
The memorial was vandalized Thursday, with bubbles filling a fountain and “Clean hands dirty $” written in red paint.
World War II Memorial in Washington vandalized with bubbles and graffiti
The vandalism comes weeks after President Donald Trump said the nearby Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was deliberately damaged
America is finally turning the corner on overdose deaths. Washington is about to squander it.
Advocate Ryan Hampton argues that while overdose deaths fell significantly through existing federal programs, upcoming budget cuts and political inaction threaten to dismantle the progress made in …
When summer becomes a health hazard
Wildfire smoke and extreme heat are raising health risks across Washington, especially for people with chronic conditions or medications affected by heat,…
Congress must stop the politicization of peer review and American science
American scientific leadership was built by allowing evidence to prevail over ideology.
Congress must stop the politicization of peer review and American science
American scientific leadership was built by allowing evidence to prevail over ideology.
Make policy based on science, not on RFK Jr. ’s lifestyle choices
Kennedy is neither a doctor nor a medical researcher, and his personal practices should not guide federal policies.
Ken Paxton tries to tamp down growing Republican concerns about his Senate campaign
After years of battling fellow Republicans and helping lead the culture wars in Texas, Ken Paxton is campaigning on tax deductions, appearing with state lawmakers who once voted to impeach him, and openly appealing to the Washington establishment for financial help.
Sizing up the 2028 Republican presidential contenders
Can anyone win by distancing themselves from President Donald Trump?
Amid intra-MAGA fight, Trump weighs going all in for Darline Graham
The president is actively fighting for his endorsed candidate in the South Carolina Senate runoff, Sen. Darline Graham, the sister of the late Lindsey Graham.
Washtenaw Business Lens: How local businesses can prepare for emerging cyber security threats
Each month, we partner with the Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti Regional Chamber to look at how the news of the day impacts the local business community. On this month's "Washtenaw Business Lens," WEMU's Caroline MacGregor was joined by Andy LaBarre, Executive Vice President and Director of Government Relations for the Chamber, and Cybersecurity expert, Detective Kevin Parvize to explore how emerging cyber security issues are increasingly posing a threat to the local business community.
Brazil Explores Retaliatory Options Against New US Tariffs
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva had previously pledged to invoke the Reciprocity Law if Washington imposed the new duties.
The hidden politics of time: How clocks, calendars — and now-contentious time zones
Time is a concept that varies across cultures and history
‘You Never Know What Happens’ – Joe Burrow Breaks Silence on Noise Around Jayden Daniels-LSU Controversy
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels’ feud with the LSU Tigers has continued to escalate after he sent a letter to the SEC giants expressing his disappointment about a player using his No. 5 jersey.
Jared Kushner to visit Israel and Egypt next week with Board of Peace officials to talk Gaza
President Donald Trump’s son-in-law and negotiator Jared Kushner will travel to the Middle East next week to try to advance plans for an end to the conflict in Gaza after a deal recently announced by the Trump administration ran into Israeli opposition
Hochul warns Washington is gutting New York healthcare
Gov. Hochul was in Fredonia Thursday to highlight $124 million in state funding for the new Northern Chautauqua Hospital.
Who could replace Karoline Leavitt as White House press secretary?
It’s become Washington’s hottest new parlor game: Who will be Karoline Leavitt’s successor?
Washington County Agricultural Fair announces the entertainment and event schedule
The Washington County Agricultural Fair has announced the event and entertainment schedule for its upcoming annual fair, Aug. 15-22, at the Washington County Fairgrounds. The Washington County Agricultural Fair is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and is Pennsylvania’s oldest Fair, dating back 228 years to October 1798. The Fair attracts more than
Kalshi ordered to shut down sports and election prediction markets in Washington state by Sept. 2
A Seattle judge ordered Kalshi to geofence Washington users out of its sports, elections and entertainment markets by Sept. 2, and threatened the prediction market platform with $120,000-a-day penalties for missing the deadline. Kalshi's motion to pause the order while it appeals was denied at both the trial court and the Washington Court of Appeals.
Trump admin investigating graffiti and soap bubbles at World War II Memorial
The Interior Department is investigating vandalism at the World War II Memorial in Washington, DC, after neon graffiti was painted on the Atlantic Pavilion and the usually clear fountains overflowed with soapy bubbles.
Hasan Piker event cancellation sparks intervention from top House progressive
Rep. Pramila Jayapal said she is working with the University of Washington after it canceled Hasan Piker's campus event over process concerns.
Graham Platner to speak at labor rally, one of his first public events since ending Maine campaign
Former Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner is scheduled to be the featured speaker at a Labor Day rally in what may be one of his first public appearances since a sexual assault allegation ended his candidacy
White House says more than 40 nations help China dodge tariffs
A new White House report says that China sends billions of dollars worth of goods to the U.S. via third countries in order to skirt Trump's high tariffs.
5 burning questions for Dolphins preseason game vs. Commanders
The Miami Dolphins are set to take on the Washington Commanders on Friday after the two teams competed on the practice fields Wednesday.
Oregon Pass-Rusher Named ESPN Preseason All-American
While the Ducks' offense faced notable snubs, A’Mauri Washington anchors the defense as a dominant force primed to lead Oregon’s pursuit of a historic national championship title.
Ricketts Supports the Protect College Sports Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Recently, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) joined the Protect College Sports Act. This legislation would end the disorder facing college athletics by establishing nationwide standards for name, image, and likeness (NIL), transfers, eligibility, and enforcement. “The Protect College Sports Act is a good step forward for athletics,” said Senator Ricketts. “This bipartisan bill addresses issues that were […]
Group sues AMA seeking transparency over Medicare billing codes
PatientRightsAdvocate.org says it wants to republish the proprietary billing codes that guide billions of dollars in health care payments.
Young business professional of the year focuses on helping FGCU students
A woman dedicated to helping FGCU students get internships all around Southwest Florida has won the award as Young Professional of the Year, given by the Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce.
As Abdul El-Sayed breaks a barrier, anti-Muslim vitriol surges on multiple fronts
Abdul El-Sayed made history this month in Michigan by becoming the first Muslim nominated by the Democratic Party to run for the U.S. Senate
Trump's vaccine plan would require millions of individual shots last used decades ago
WASHINGTON (AP) — Public health experts have been quick to condemn an executive order from President Donald Trump aimed at upending childhood vaccinations in the U.S., but the biggest obstacles may be the unprecedented financial and logistical challenges it would impose on parents, health provide...
Chatbots are doing the work of Congress with little oversight
From writing speeches to sorting constituent mail, AI is spreading through Congress faster than the rules governing its use.
Mission Improbable: A onetime Republican is trying to prove Democrats can win in Florida
David Jolly, a former Republican now running for Florida governor as a Democrat, is trying to revive the state’s political battleground status
Higher-income families more likely to enroll kids in organized sports, an AP-Ipsos poll finds
WASHINGTON (AP) — Americans overwhelmingly see major benefits to children playing organized sports, a new poll finds, but higher-income families are more likely to participate.
Sizing up the 2028 Democratic presidential contenders
There’s a long list, but some are getting more traction than others.
3 reasons for concern from Commanders' joint practice vs Dolphins
It was a good and productive day for the Commanders in their joint practice with Dolphins. But it wasn't perfect.
The US is now using the ‘terrorist’ label to interfere in Brazil’s election
The designation of PCC and CV serves to expand Washington’s reach into the country’s politics and security.
Jayden Daniels feels ‘profoundly disrespected’ by LSU
Washington Commanders star quarterback Jayden Daniels emerged as a legitimate superstar with the LSU Tigers, blossoming into the eventual No. 1 overall pick and a Heisman Trophy winner. However, there now seems to be a major rift between Daniels and the program. The superstar quarterback is now reportedly refusing to allow LSU to use his…
ROUNDUP: Katie Hobbs Meets With Kingman Small Business Owners and Rallies Supporters in Bullhead City
KINGMAN – Last week, Gov. Katie Hobbs stopped by Mudd on 66 in Kingman, Arizona to tour the establishment and hear directly from the owners about how rising costs driven by Washington, D.C. policies have affected their day-to-day operations and their ability to thrive. She later joined local leaders, organizers, and volunteers to officially open the […]
Singapore and South Korea eye science opportunity as US-China ties shatter
New research hubs are emerging in other countries in response to Washington’s restrictions – but there are likely to be few winners overall.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt to leave administration
She will leave the administration at the end of August, President Donald Trump announced in a post on Truth Social on Wednesday.
Cardiologist questions Trump’s health in new editorial: ‘We have been kept in the dark too long’
Veteran cardiologist Jonathan Reiner, MD, a professor at George Washington University, shared his concerns about President Donald Trump's health.
Cardiologist questions Trump’s health in new editorial: ‘We have been kept in the dark too long’
Veteran cardiologist Jonathan Reiner, MD, a professor at George Washington University, shared his concerns about President Donald Trump's health.
New details on Trump’s secret plane swap expose the administration’s lies
President Donald Trump late Tuesday confirmed reporting from the Washington Post, CNN and others that he secretly switched planes in Turkey last month because of a security threat.
Minnesota is first state to set all-female matchups for the biggest races
Democratic Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and Republican Michele Tafoya are running for Senate, while Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D) and state House Speaker Lisa Demuth are running for governor.
Gates Foundation’s $540 million gift to science comes as the federal government pulls back on funding
The historic gift to a University of Washington research institute lands as the federal government retreats from funding science.
Forget left vs. center. Democratic voters are making clear they just want change
Results in Democratic primaries in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Connecticut have reiterated that Democratic voters are hungry for change, even as they remain divided over the party’s ideological future
Washington County Fair kicks off with five days of agriculture, entertainment
NBC 10 WJAR is the news, sports and weather leader for Providence, Rhode Island and surrounding communities, including Cranston, Pawtucket, Woonsocket, Warwick, Newport, Bristol and Narragansett, Rhode Island and Attleboro, North Attleborough, Swansea, Fall River, Taunton and New Bedford, Massachusetts.
Analysis | With Crowley atop their ticket, Wisconsin Democrats hope for a 2026 sweep
The party establishment is breathing a sign of relief that democratic socialist Francesca Hong, who led the pre-election polls by double-digits, will not be topping their ticket.
Village Capital launches NWA investment facility
Washington, D.C.-based venture capital firm Village Capital recently launched a first-of-its-kind flexible investment facility supporting Northwest Arkansas-based startups. The Walton Family Foundation provided $700,000 to support the VilCap Innovative Capital...
Village Capital launches NWA investment facility
Washington, D.C.-based venture capital firm Village Capital recently launched a first-of-its-kind flexible investment facility supporting Northwest Arkansas-based startups. The Walton Family Foundation provided $700,000 to support the VilCap Innovative Capital...
Ben Affleck is running for mayor of L.A. when his son is kidnapped in ‘Animals’ teaser
Ben Affleck plays a man running for Los Angeles mayor whose son is kidnapped in the first teaser for ‘Animals.’ The thriller also stars Kerry Washington, Gillian Anderson, Steven Yeun, and more.
Trump’s vaccine order hands some MAHA voters a win. It also gives Democrats an attack line
President Donald Trump’s executive order to change the childhood vaccine schedule could endear him to some “Make America Healthy Again” voters who want more flexibility on immunization
Scooters are canceled, plus a sports agent and an unsolved murder
The Pulse Newsletter 📣 | This is The Athletic’s daily sports newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Pulse directly in your inbox. Good morning! Hide your best player today. Coming up: 🛴 In MLB, scooter angst 🔍 An unsolved murder 🏈 Minny’s new QB I need to express an old-man sentiment, one that’s festered within me for years: I loathe electric scooters. I recoil every time I travel to a city where they are popular, with sidewalks and plant beds awash in discarded lanky little vehicles. Also, as a new-ish dad, I always think about how dangerous they can be. Anyone,...
We asked Madison: How much money do you make?
Over a dozen states have pay transparency laws, including Illinois, Minnesota, New York and Washington. While no such laws exist in Wisconsin, money is still at the top of mind
Close Trump aides — but no Cabinet officials — made secret catering truck move
The president was accompanied by some of his most loyal aides but no top administration officials as he made the clandestine move to a different plane to leave Turkey last month.
Chicago Cubs Announce Edward Cabrera Update During Nationals Series
During their series with the Washington Nationals, the Chicago Cubs received an update on SP Edward Cabrera, who has missed a lot of time this season due to injury. Prior to the Cubs-Nationals series, which kicks off on Tuesday evening, Chicago won its last series against the Royals and has been a surging team in […] The post Chicago Cubs Announce Edward Cabrera Update During Nationals Series appeared first on HEAVY.
'They all happen to be Republican': Curley not surprised WA ranked 38th best state to start a business
KIRO host John Curley wasn't surprised to find out Washington was ranked near the bottom on WalletHub's list of best states to start a business.
Treasury ends ownership reporting rules for U.S. companies
The rules, intended to combat money laundering and other financial crimes, imposed an undue burden on American businesses, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said.
US bars federal funding of gender-affirming care for low-income minors
WASHINGTON, Aug 11 (Reuters) - The Trump administration finalized a rule on Tuesday barring two major federal health programs from funding puberty blockers, hormone therapy and surgeries to treat gend...
Trump officials tout Medicaid financing changes ahead of midterms
Republican-sponsored changes in Medicaid will lower hospital prices and Americans’ health insurance premiums, the White House contends in a new report.
Health Brief: Tariff refunds are rolling in
Medical device companies are getting millions of dollars back from Trump’s overturned tariffs. Now they’re bracing for what comes next.
Judge again bars Trump administration from implementing order that sought to limit mail voting
A federal judge has agreed to halt President Donald Trump’s executive order that sought to have the U.S. Postal Service play a central role in deciding who can receive a mail ballot
What does Trump’s executive order on vaccines mean for my kids?
Implementing the president’s directives would require a lengthy administrative process and probably a legal battle.
‘We are professionals’: Coalition of Public Service and Health Care Unions Sue to Block New Department of Education Student Loan Rule That Will Hurt Patient Care and Worsen Staffing Crises
WASHINGTON – A coalition of unions representing hundreds of thousands of public service and health care workers filed a lawsuit this week challenging the Department of Education’s new RISE rule.
Scientists say U.S. will suffer if White House bars science with China
A proposed Office of Management and Budget rule will ban all research funding for U.S. science collaboration with China, which has surpassed the U.S. as the world’s top investor and producer of science and engineering research and development.
Human rights groups sue Trump administration over International Criminal Court sanctions
The president signed an executive order in 2025 placing sanctions on the ICC, whose jurisdiction the U.S. does not recognize.
In a partisan age, a Democratic governor goes outside her brand for a running mate
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs (D), facing a tough reelection fight, chooses former mayor John Giles, a lifelong Republican who recently became an independent.
“Monumental Sports & Entertainment Unveils Bold Vision for Brand-New Capital One Arena”
courtesy Monumental Sports & Entertainment From Monumental Sports & Entertainment: "Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE) and Capital One today unveiled the next chapter of Capital One Arena: a world-class, next-generation sports and entertainment destination built to bring fans, athletes, businesses, and the broader Washington community together in the nation's capital. The transformation represents a significant
Former OMB, State Budget Leader Lauren Larson Joining the Bipartisan Policy Center as Executive Vice President for Economic and Health Policy
Washington, DC — Today, the Bipartisan Policy Center announced that Lauren Larson will join the organization as executive vice president of economic and health policy on August 25. Larson brings deep expertise in fiscal and health policymaking at the state and federal levels. She will run the economic policy and health programs and lead the … Continued
Trump Administration Bypasses Science Again, Doubles Down on Restrictions to Childhood Vaccines
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Trump administration today issued a new executive order directing changes to the federal childhood vaccine schedule that, if fully implemented, would reduce access to life-saving vaccines for children, add new barriers to care, and further degrade the scientific process the federal government has relied on for decades to ensure vaccine access […]
ND Expert on democracy: Can better civics education restore voter dissatisfaction over political corruption?
This summer, America celebrated the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, widely recognized as the formal founding of our nation and one of the early stages of establishing a democratic government. Over the past two decades, however, democracies all over the world have struggled with a lack of clear support. Democracy scholars have referred to these challenges as evidence of backsliding, a phenomenon that has many political and social scientists concerned, including Notre Dame development economist Enrique Seira Bejarano.
MSE Unveils Bold Vision for Brand-New Capital One Arena
20-year naming rights extension launches the next chapter of Capital One Arena as part of Capital One’s continued commitment to its hometown Monumental unveils fresh videos and renderings of a brand-new arena in downtown D.C. CLICK HERE FOR NEW ARENA RENDERINGS AND VIDEO Credit: Monumental Sports & Entertainment WASHINGTON, D.C. (August 11, 2026) – Monumental Sports & Entertainment (MSE) and Capital
US small-business sentiment rises to 11-month high in July, labor shortages a worry
WASHINGTON, Aug 11 (Reuters) - U.S. small-business sentiment increased to an 11-month high in July amid a surge in the share of owners reporting plans to boost hiring, suggesting that last month's slump in nonfarm payrolls was probably temporary. The ...
Democratic rebellion against older politicians reaches new battleground
Former Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin, 47, is challenging Rep. John Larson, who is 78 and running for his fifteenth term representing Connecticut's first district.
Trump-Netanyahu rift widens as election pressures pull them in opposite directions
While the Israeli leader touts a willingness to defy the U.S. on Gaza, the president needs to show progress in the foreign entanglements weighing on his approval rating.
Deacon Sports Xtra: Demon Deacons Gain Meaningful Experience at 2026 ACC Unity Tou
A group of five partook in the conference's annual event, held in Washington D.C. this summer.
Connecticut Democrats weigh generational change as US. Rep. John Larson, 78, faces primary fight
Connecticut Democrats face a choice between U.S. Rep. John Larson and younger challengers for the 1st Congressional District
When Manila’s politics shift, so could the US alliance
Ties with Washington look strong under Marcos Jr. – its real test institutionalising to survives whoever comes next.
Deadline passes for Rep. Max Miller to be replaced on Ohio ballot as he faces domestic abuse claims
Embattled Republican Rep. Max Miller is staying in the race for his Ohio congressional district
Northwest Politics NOW: Aug 12, 2026
Reporting Portland and Vancouver area breaking news and weather stories to make Oregon and Southwest Washington a better place to live
Health Brief: Is Minnesota ready for Medicare-for-all?
Plus: Trump’s new effort to upend childhood vaccines
Ben Jones, 'Dukes of Hazzard' actor and 2-term U.S. House member, dies at 84
Jones had a heart attack in his home Sunday in Washington, Virginia, his wife said
Hunter Biden tells Tucker Carlson that Trump poses an ‘existential threat’
Biden has made a point of talking to conservative media figures in recent months.
Trump nominates loyalist to office that would oversee Reflecting Pool review
Dennis Kirk, a Project 2025 author who had worked for then-Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, may now run Interior’s inspector general office.
Yankees Named Offseason Trade Suitor for Superstar Closer
The New York Yankees made some notable moves ahead of the 2026 MLB Trade Deadline. They made some upgrades to their roster, as they brought in infielder Luis Garcia Jr. from the Washington Nationals and outfielder Heliot Ramos from the San Francisco Giants. They also traded reliever Camilo Doval to the Pittsburgh Pirates after he […] The post Yankees Named Offseason Trade Suitor for Superstar Closer appeared first on HEAVY.
HHS Secretary declares public health emergency for wildfires in Washington
Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Aug. 7 declared a public health emergency for Washington state to address the impacts of ongoing wildfires.
Gates Foundation gives $540 million to UW health institute, the largest gift in university history
The Gates Foundation is giving $540.2 million over 10 years to the University of Washington's Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, the largest charitable gift in UW history. The grant will expand the institute's Global Burden of Disease study and comes as global health funding falls sharply.
2001-02 Men's Basketball Team To Be Inducted Into Washington DC Sports Hall of Fame
The Washington DC Sports Hall of Fame announced today that the 2001-02 NCAA National Champion Maryland men's basketball team will be part of its Class of 202...
Men’s Basketball’s Amaker to be Inducted into Washington DC Sports Hall of Fame
Tommy Amaker, The Thomas G. Stemberg '71 Family Endowed Coach for Harvard Men's Basketball, will be inducted into the Washington DC Sports Hall of Fame as part of its Class of 2026, it was announced today.
As Sky-High Health Care Costs Top Voter Concerns, Families USA’s Stop the Bleed: Cut Costs, Not Care Campaign Gains Nationwide Momentum
SEIU, MomsRising, Community Change, Popular Democracy, Main Street Alliance, Small Business Majority, and Others Join Effort to Rein in High Health Care Costs WASHINGTON, D.C. — Families USA announced today that its Stop the Bleed: Cut Costs, Not Care campaign is now officially active in all 50 states. Launched in January, Stop the Bleed is […]
What the Senate did and didn’t get done in the final hours before recess
Before leaving Saturday, lawmakers confirmed President Trump’s attorney general pick and passed a spending bill.
How savvy is the Iranian regime about U.S. politics?
NPR's A Martinez speaks to Holly Dagres, senior fellow at the Washington Institute, about how the Iranian regime's understanding of U.S. politics informs its war strategy.
How savvy is the Iranian regime about U.S. politics?
NPR's A Martinez speaks to Holly Dagres, senior fellow at the Washington Institute, about how the Iranian regime's understanding of U.S. politics informs its war strategy.
A DC trial was wrapping up when jurors made a discovery that shocked the courtroom
The charges at a month-long criminal trial in Washington’s federal court last month were fairly straightforward: That one man had allegedly held up seven 7-Elevens and a few other gas stations in spring 2023, and stolen cars on two of the days.
Is Tre Johnson Being Undervalued for Washington Wizards?
After battling injuries through the second half of his rookie season, is Tre Johnson actually now undervalued by the Washington Wizards?
RFK Jr. slated to unveil plan targeting loophole that allows chemicals in food supply
The practice known as “generally recognized as safe” allows companies to self-certify the safety of certain food chemicals or substances without strict government oversight.
Patriot Games open with dodgeball, lots of MAGA caps and even more questions
The youth contest for $250,000 — part of the White House's Freedom 250 festivities — featured over 120 competitors drawn from a murky selection process.
What to Watch Ahead of Commanders First Week of Preseason
The offseason is set to pick up for the Washington Commanders with a joint practice set for Wednesday and the first preseason game on Friday
What is Political Courage?
It’s more complicated than just bucking one’s party or president. What I learned from Representatives Peter Meijer, Tom Suozzi, Don Bacon, and Jamie Raskin.