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Xi prepares China ‘for battle’ as expert warns of grave danger facing US ahead of DC summit
Leaders meet in D.C. as tensions sharpen over security, trade, and influence; markets and allies watch for steps on controls, tariffs, and military ties.
- 7 min
- United States
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Trump’s latest branding battle: From the Politics Desk
Kennedy Center-linked Trump branding fight and House GOP defections on an Iran-related vote reveal messaging and policy rifts in Washington.
- 7 min
- United States
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GOP shifts message on costs as Iran war drags on: From the Politics Desk
Republicans recalibrate inflation and spending rhetoric amid Iran war, weighing security costs against affordability ahead of 2026 races.
- 7 min
- Iran
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USS George Washington, warship deployed to NYC after 9/11, is now involved in Iran war
Tom Hanson reports from the carrier now near the Strait of Hormuz, linking its post‑9/11 New York role to current Iran war operations.
- 7 min
- Iran
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How U.S. Allies Can Resist Washington’s Bullying
Allies weigh coordinated legal and diplomatic steps to defend the ICC, balancing principled stances with risks to trade, defense, and tech ties.
- 7 min
- United States
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Conservative journalists fire back at Washington Post after report claiming Pentagon 'secretly installed' them
Rob Maness, Kurt Schlichter, and Thomas Anderson deny a Washington Post report alleging the Pentagon secretly installed them, fueling D.C. media debate.
- 7 min
- United States
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Washington’s new Iran sanctions reveal more than America would like
U.S. pivots from air power to financial pressure, aiming to curb Tehran’s revenue and logistics as markets and allies gauge energy and compliance risks.
- 7 min
- United States
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Trump threatens to demolish another DC landmark
Former President Trump threatens to raze the Kennedy Center unless it’s renamed, triggering public outrage, legal review, and arts sector uncertainty.
- 7 min
- United States
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The Constitution at a standstill: From the Politics Desk
Politics Desk: Iran war fallout slows Capitol Hill action on budgets, force protection, and energy security as markets brace for prolonged risks.
- 7 min
- United States
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Todd Blanche’s rocky road: From the Politics Desk
From Tehran, rising scrutiny meets Blanche’s AG path and a volatile Iran war, with fast swings driven by leadership signals and alliance pressures.
- 7 min
- Iran
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A market vet warns that Washington's moves to blunt AI competition from China are largely 'toothless'
In Washington, Ed Yardeni says US efforts to limit China’s AI will likely fall short, with open-source diffusion and workarounds undermining enforcement.
- 7 min
- United States
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19 cadets rushed to hospitals after mystery illness strikes military-style youth academy in DC area
Nineteen cadets from a military-style youth academy in Laurel, MD were sent to area hospitals after a sudden illness. Cause remains under investigation.
- 6 min
- USA
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Oil prices surge as Congress splits on Iran war votes: From the Politics Desk
Oil surged July 23 as Iran tensions rose and Congress advanced rival war and sanctions measures, boosting supply risk and market volatility.
- 7 min
- Iran
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SEN RAND PAUL: DC's Russia sanctions bill won't stop Putin — but it will hurt you
In New Delhi, Paul warns 500% Russia tariffs and secondary measures may miss Putin, raise US fuel prices, and strain India’s energy trade.
- 7 min
- India
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DC settles with left-wing protester who tailed National Guard while playing Darth Vader theme song
Washington, D.C. will pay $50,000 to resolve a lawsuit by a protester arrested after trailing National Guard troops with amplified music. No admission o...
- 7 min
- USA
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Washington’s Middle East Military Presence Is Uniquely Counterproductive
Analysis argues U.S. deployments and strikes in the Middle East coincide with shipping disruptions and price volatility, prompting calls to recalibrate.
- 7 min
- Middle East
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Pilot ejects before fighter jet crashes into mountain in Washington state woodlands
US military jet crashes in Washington mountains; pilot has minor injuries. Brush fire contained by crews as investigation and safety checks begin.
- 7 min
- United States
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George Washington's 1757 beer recipe brought back to life ahead of America's 250th birthday
NYPL and TALEA Beer Co. recreate Washington’s 1757 recipe, launching a historically faithful craft brew ahead of America’s 250th in 2026.
- 7 min
- United States
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Judge allows group to fly '86 47' flag in DC, rejecting claim it is a threat to Trump
Federal judge in Washington, D.C., allows “86 47” flag at demonstrations, ruling it is protected speech and not a direct threat to Donald Trump.
- 7 min
- United States
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'On Wall Street, We Are Front Stabbers. In Washington, They're Backstabbers,' Says Anthony Scaramucci. 'L
In Washington, Anthony Scaramucci says finance “front stabs” while politics “backstabs,” highlighting transparency gaps amid partisan tension.
- 7 min
- United States
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Protester comes down from atop Washington bridge ending 5-day stand against AI and Iran war
A Florida-based activist who camped out atop one of Washington’s bridges for five days has ended his protest vigil
- 3 min
- Iran
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For Democratic veterans making midterm pitches, the Iran war is personal: From the Politics Desk
Military-service Democrats spotlight opposition to the two-month Iran war, blending security credentials with anti-escalation appeals ahead of primaries.
- 7 min
- Iran
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The Iran ceasefire was just extended. The real test for Washington starts now
U.S. extends a fragile Iran ceasefire amid Gulf vessel seizures and oil risk, keeping naval pressure while pursuing diplomacy and facing Congress scrutiny.
- 7 min
- United States
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The Iran war collides with Mamdani's message on high costs: From the Politics Desk
Kristen Welker previews an interview with NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani on the economic, political, and civil liberties costs of the expanding Iran war.
- 7 min
- United States