Washington
- 2d ago
US secures majority control of 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil in 100 billion dollar agreement
The United States and Venezuela have agreed to develop 17 strategic oil fields with 65 billion barrels of crude, drawing over 100 billion dollars in private investment.
- 2d ago
DR Congo President Tshisekedi announces three-month national dialogue excluding M23 rebels
Democratic Republic of Congo President Félix Tshisekedi has announced a three-month national dialogue across all 26 provinces to reform state institutions, while barring armed AFC/M23 rebels from political participation.
- 2d ago
Fed chair Kevin Warsh warns of potential interest rate hikes as US inflation reaches 3.7%
Speaking at the Jackson Hole symposium, Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh warned that the US central bank will raise interest rates if consumer price increases do not slow toward the 2.0% target.
- 2d ago
FAA moves to dismiss two LaGuardia controllers who left shifts early before fatal collision
The Federal Aviation Administration is moving to fire two air traffic controllers who departed LaGuardia Airport an hour early on 22 March 2026, leaving the control tower understaffed during a fatal collision between an Air Canada plane and a fire truck.
- 3d ago
NTSB links Marine One near-miss with passenger jet to White House construction
A preliminary NTSB report found that temporary takeoff relocations to the Ellipse caused radio line-of-sight failures before an Envoy Air jet came within 0.82 miles of the president's helicopter.
- 3d ago
US disrupts Chinese proxy hacking network targeting NASA, Federal Reserve, and Senate
The US Department of Justice seized domains for QScan and QTRouter, two platforms operated by Chinese contractor Nanjing Xinjiuwei to breach federal agencies and critical infrastructure.
- 4d ago
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh opens door to interest rate hikes as US PCE inflation holds at 3.7%
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh indicated at Jackson Hole that the central bank may raise borrowing costs in the coming months, following data showing annual personal consumption expenditures price inflation remained at 3.7% in July.
- 4d ago
CIA Director John Ratcliffe visits Moscow for intelligence service meetings
CIA Director John Ratcliffe travelled to Moscow on 25 August 2026 for talks with Russian intelligence officials, marking the first known visit by an agency chief to Russia since 2022.
- 4d ago
Ukraine awards Elon Musk Order of Freedom as Kyiv seeks Starlink access inside Russia
President Volodymyr Zelensky conferred Ukraine's Order of Freedom on Elon Musk by decree on Wednesday, as Kyiv lobbies SpaceX to enable Starlink satellite internet across the Russian border for strikes on ballistic missile launchers.
- 5d ago
US pauses military strikes on Iran until November midterms in favor of economic pressure
Secretary of State Marco Rubio told foreign ministers that Washington will avoid military action against Iran through the November elections, relying on a naval blockade and new sanctions.
- 6d ago
Arbitrator orders Washington Post to reinstate columnist Karen Attiah with backpay
An independent arbitrator ruled that The Washington Post violated its union contract by firing columnist Karen Attiah over social media posts after the death of Charlie Kirk.
- 6d ago
Iran blacklists 45 commercial tankers in Strait of Hormuz, threatening cargo seizures
Iran's newly established Persian Gulf Strait Authority has placed dozens of international oil and gas vessels on a sanctions list, warning that non-compliant ships and their transfer partners face cargo confiscation and fines.
- 6d ago
Father of US sailor on USS Abraham Lincoln detained by immigration officials in Florida
Federal immigration authorities in Florida have detained Luis Manuel Aviles Roa while his son Joshua Aviles completes a nine-month deployment aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln.
- Aug 23
US and Canada trade groups demand new talks after tariffs take effect
American and Canadian business groups called for renewed negotiations after new United States tariffs took effect on Saturday, prompting Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to announce retaliatory measures.
- Aug 23
Donald Trump starts inaugural Freedom 250 IndyCar street race in Washington
US President Donald Trump completed a ceremonial lap in the presidential limousine before waving the green flag for the 147-lap race around the National Mall to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States.
- Aug 22
Bitcoin climbs to $76,943 as US Treasury debt buyback triggers $2.7B short squeeze
Bitcoin rose 6% on Friday to end the week at $76,943.90, supported by lower bond yields following a US Treasury debt buyback announcement and regulatory talks around the Clarity Act.
- Aug 22
United States enacts 50% tariffs on 20 billion dollars in Canadian goods as trade talks fail
Tariffs of 50% on Canadian exports valued at $20 billion took effect at midnight after negotiations in Washington collapsed, prompting Ottawa to threaten dollar-for-dollar retaliatory duties.
- Aug 21
US launches Operation Economic Outcast against Iran and sanctions over 60 entities
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a sanctions campaign targeting Iran's global trade, banking ties, and oil shipments while warning foreign partners to cut economic relations.
- Aug 20
US federal debt crosses 40 trillion dollars following treasury issuance
The United States federal debt reached 40.047 trillion dollars on 18 August 2026, driven by higher borrowing costs, entitlement spending, and court-mandated tariff refunds.
- Aug 20
Trump threatens secondary sanctions in Economic D-Day ultimatum against Iran
US President Donald Trump announced an Economic D-Day against Iran, warning third-party countries and businesses of penalties if they facilitate Iranian trade.
