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Thursday, Feb 05, 2026

Foreign Governments and Corporations Spend Millions with Trump-Linked Lobbying Firm in Washington

Ballard Partners reports multimillion-dollar revenue from international clients as geopolitical influence and access to the U.S. administration intensify

New START Treaty Expires, Ending Decades of US–Russia Nuclear Arms Limits

New START Treaty Expires, Ending Decades of US–Russia Nuclear Arms Limits

The lapse of the last strategic arms control pact removes binding caps on Washington’s and Moscow’s arsenals and ushers in a new era of nuclear diplomacy challenges

Trump’s Claim That Washington Has Waited Two Centuries for an Arch Is Historically Inaccurate

Trump’s Claim That Washington Has Waited Two Centuries for an Arch Is Historically Inaccurate

Trump’s Claim That Washington Has Waited Two Centuries for an Arch Is Historically Inaccurate

President’s rationale for a monumental arch project near the Lincoln Memorial overlooks the actual history of similar structures in the U.S. capital

Pulitzer-Winning Art Critic Sebastian Smee Among Hundreds Laid Off by The Washington Post

Pulitzer-Winning Art Critic Sebastian Smee Among Hundreds Laid Off by The Washington Post

World-renowned critic and other key arts staff cut as the iconic newspaper implements sweeping newsroom reductions

Key Washington State Bills Fall by Legislature’s First Major Deadline

Key Washington State Bills Fall by Legislature’s First Major Deadline

Several high-profile proposals failed to advance past the initial cutoff in Olympia, reflecting early legislative attrition

Mass Layoffs at The Washington Post Raise Fears of Institutional Decline

Mass Layoffs at The Washington Post Raise Fears of Institutional Decline

Mass Layoffs at The Washington Post Raise Fears of Institutional Decline

The storied newspaper cuts roughly one-third of its workforce, provoking anxiety about its journalistic future and industry standing

Former Washington Post Editor Accuses Jeff Bezos of Shifting Priorities Amid Mass Layoffs

Former Washington Post Editor Accuses Jeff Bezos of Shifting Priorities Amid Mass Layoffs

Former Washington Post Editor Accuses Jeff Bezos of Shifting Priorities Amid Mass Layoffs

Veteran newsroom leader says owner’s actions reflect strategic caution toward Trump’s return rather than safeguarding journalism

Debate Intensifies Over Trump Administration’s Consideration of an Australian-Style Retirement System

Debate Intensifies Over Trump Administration’s Consideration of an Australian-Style Retirement System

As the U.S. evaluates adopting elements of Australia’s compulsory superannuation model, experts contrast potential benefits and structural challenges for American workers

The Washington Post Initiates Reduction of Over Three Hundred Positions Amid Industry Pressures

Staff cuts at the newspaper reflect broader challenges in the media sector as The Post restructures to adapt to evolving digital business models

US Congressional Analysis Weighs Scenario Where Australia Receives No AUKUS Nuclear Submarines

Congressional report examines alternative force arrangements amid industrial capacity and strategic considerations

Billionaire Ken Griffin, a GOP Donor, Publicly Rebukes Trump White House for Alleged Self-Enrichment

Billionaire Ken Griffin, a GOP Donor, Publicly Rebukes Trump White House for Alleged Self-Enrichment

Citadel CEO criticises perceived preferential treatment and business deals benefiting administration families, prompting a White House defence

White House Advances Executive Order to Transform U.S. Quantum Technology Policy

White House Advances Executive Order to Transform U.S. Quantum Technology Policy

Draft directive aims to consolidate federal strategy, accelerate commercialisation and strengthen global leadership in quantum computing and sensing

U.S. and Iran Nuclear Talks Revived After Arab Leaders Urge White House to Continue Diplomacy

U.S. and Iran Nuclear Talks Revived After Arab Leaders Urge White House to Continue Diplomacy

U.S. and Iran Nuclear Talks Revived After Arab Leaders Urge White House to Continue Diplomacy

High-stakes negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear programme are set to proceed in Oman after regional allies lobbied the Biden administration to keep dialogue alive

Trump Signs Bipartisan Funding Bill to End Partial Government Shutdown and Reopen U.S. Federal Operations

Trump Signs Bipartisan Funding Bill to End Partial Government Shutdown and Reopen U.S. Federal Operations

Trump Signs Bipartisan Funding Bill to End Partial Government Shutdown and Reopen U.S. Federal Operations

President approves $1.2 trillion spending package after narrow House vote, restoring funding for most agencies and setting new negotiations over security spending

Fulton County Moves to Court to Demand Return of 2020 Ballots Seized by FBI

Fulton County Moves to Court to Demand Return of 2020 Ballots Seized by FBI

Georgia officials file federal motion to reclaim election materials and unseal affidavit after controversial FBI search

Trump Moves to Install Christopher Columbus Statue at White House Grounds

Trump Moves to Install Christopher Columbus Statue at White House Grounds

President doubles down on honoring historical explorer with a reconstructed statue amid broader effort to reshape national heritage symbols

Data Gaps and Complex Markets Obscure True Scale of the U.S. Housing Crisis

Data Gaps and Complex Markets Obscure True Scale of the U.S. Housing Crisis

Experts warn that fragmented information on affordability, homelessness and supply shortfalls hinders accurate measurement and policy responses

Washington National Guard Marks Foundation Day with Homeland Defense Exercises

Washington National Guard Marks Foundation Day with Homeland Defense Exercises

Washington National Guard Marks Foundation Day with Homeland Defense Exercises

Ceremony and readiness drills underscore commitment to supporting state and national security missions

Washington Post Faces Industry Turmoil as Jeff Bezos-Led Ownership Oversees Major Layoffs

Washington Post Faces Industry Turmoil as Jeff Bezos-Led Ownership Oversees Major Layoffs

One-third of staff cut in sweeping newsroom restructuring amid financial pressures and audience shifts

Congo Advances Strategic Mineral Export Plans to Gulf States Through US-Backed Partnerships

Congo Advances Strategic Mineral Export Plans to Gulf States Through US-Backed Partnerships

Kinshasa pursues copper supply links to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates as part of deepening economic and investment ties

United States Clears Potential $3 Billion F-15 Sustainment Sale to Saudi Arabia

United States Clears Potential $3 Billion F-15 Sustainment Sale to Saudi Arabia

Washington approves proposed defence package to maintain and support Riyadh’s F-15 fighter fleet amid deepening strategic partnership

Justice Department Urges Court That Halting Trump’s White House Ballroom Project Would Threaten National Security

In a key legal filing, the DOJ contends stopping construction of the Trump-backed ballroom could disrupt Secret Service operations and broader security imperatives

Trump and Colombia’s Petro Hold High-Stakes Washington Talks Amid Deep Diplomatic Strains

After months of public tensions over drug policy, Venezuela and sanctions, the U.S. and Colombian leaders meet privately at the White House in a bid to reset bilateral relations

Thousands Turn Out in Richmond to Support Buddhist Monks’ Long Walk for Peace En Route to Washington

On the 100th day of their 2,300-mile journey from Texas to the U.S. capital, Buddhist monks are greeted by massive crowds as they carry their message of compassion and unity northward

Political Censorship: French Prosecutors Raid Musk’s X Offices in Paris

Political Censorship: French Prosecutors Raid Musk’s X Offices in Paris

Political Censorship: French Prosecutors Raid Musk’s X Offices in Paris

Political Censorship: French Prosecutors Raid Musk’s X Offices in Paris

Political Censorship: French Prosecutors Raid Musk’s X Offices in Paris

Paris prosecutors searched X’s French offices as part of a cybercrime investigation examining alleged algorithm manipulation and the platform’s handling of harmful AI-generated deepfakes, while summoning Elon Musk and former chief execut...

Trump Announces U.S.–India Trade Deal Cutting Tariffs to 18% as New Commitments Target Barriers and Russian Oil Purchases

President Donald Trump said U.S. tariffs on Indian goods will fall from fifty percent to eighteen percent under a new deal tied to India lowering trade barriers and ending purchases of Russian oil.

White House Talks Fail to Break US Crypto Legislation Deadlock as Stablecoin Dispute Persists

White House Talks Fail to Break US Crypto Legislation Deadlock as Stablecoin Dispute Persists

High-level meeting between regulators, banks and crypto industry ends without agreement on digital-asset market structure bill amid ongoing policy divisions

White House Says Trump Meant SAVE Act When Advocating ‘Nationalizing’ Elections

White House Says Trump Meant SAVE Act When Advocating ‘Nationalizing’ Elections

Administration clarifies president’s remarks on federalizing election oversight, linking them to proposed citizenship verification legislation

INDYCAR and Monumental Sports Forge Partnership to Power Historic Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington, D.C.

INDYCAR and Monumental Sports Forge Partnership to Power Historic Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington, D.C.

The first-ever street race on the National Mall, set for August 21–23, gains a major promotional and commercial partner in Monumental Sports & Entertainment

Oracle Says Port Washington Data Center Financing and Construction Are Progressing on Schedule

Oracle Says Port Washington Data Center Financing and Construction Are Progressing on Schedule

Despite financing headwinds in the AI infrastructure sector, Oracle affirms key milestones remain on track for its Port Washington development

UAE Commits $500 Million for Sudan Humanitarian Aid at Washington Donor Conference

UAE Commits $500 Million for Sudan Humanitarian Aid at Washington Donor Conference

Abu Dhabi’s substantial pledge aims to bolster relief efforts as international partners seek a truce and expanded support for civilians caught in Sudan’s crisis

US House Moves to End Shutdown as Lawmakers Seek Space for Immigration Talks

US House Moves to End Shutdown as Lawmakers Seek Space for Immigration Talks

US House Moves to End Shutdown as Lawmakers Seek Space for Immigration Talks

Short-term funding measure advances to reopen federal agencies while negotiations continue over immigration enforcement and border policy

Trump Advocates ‘Nationalizing’ U.S. Elections, Urging Republican Control Over State Voting Systems

Trump Advocates ‘Nationalizing’ U.S. Elections, Urging Republican Control Over State Voting Systems

In remarks ahead of the 2026 midterms, President Donald Trump calls for federalized election oversight amid unproven claims of fraud and disputes over constitutional authority

Washington Post Staff Decry Silence From Jeff Bezos as Looming Layoffs Stir Anxiety

Washington Post Staff Decry Silence From Jeff Bezos as Looming Layoffs Stir Anxiety

Employees at The Washington Post express deep concern and send multiple pleas to owner Jeff Bezos amid expectations of significant newsroom and organisational cuts

Washington Democrats Move to Tax Millionaires as Part of Major Tax Reform Push

Washington Democrats Move to Tax Millionaires as Part of Major Tax Reform Push

State lawmakers formally unveil a proposal to impose a nearly 10 percent income tax on those earning over $1 million amid broader budget debates

Washington Governor Rejects Lawmakers’ Initial Millionaires’ Income Tax Proposal

Washington Governor Rejects Lawmakers’ Initial Millionaires’ Income Tax Proposal

Gov. Bob Ferguson says the draft plan fails to deliver sufficient economic relief, setting up further negotiations over the state’s tax code overhaul

Melania Trump Documentary Struggles at Australian Box Office After Global Hype

Melania Trump Documentary Struggles at Australian Box Office After Global Hype

Melania Trump Documentary Struggles at Australian Box Office After Global Hype

Melania Trump Documentary Struggles at Australian Box Office After Global Hype

Amazon’s high-budget ‘Melania’ documentary posts weak Australian debut with low per-screen returns amid mixed global box office performance

Debate Erupts Over Reported Plans for Australia-US Biometric Data Access Amid Visa Waiver Security Talks

Debate Erupts Over Reported Plans for Australia-US Biometric Data Access Amid Visa Waiver Security Talks

Claims circulate that the Albanese government may provide US authorities access to Australians’ biometric and identification data as part of security arrangements tied to visa-free travel

Billie Eilish’s ‘No One Is Illegal’ Line Draws Applause at Grammys Amid Immigration Debate

After winning Song of the Year at the two thousand twenty-six Grammy Awards, Billie Eilish criticised Immigration and Customs Enforcement and said “no one is illegal on stolen land,” prompting applause and renewed public argument over U....

Tech Mega-Donors Power Trump-Aligned Fundraising Surge to $429 Million Ahead of 2026 Midterms

Tech Mega-Donors Power Trump-Aligned Fundraising Surge to $429 Million Ahead of 2026 Midterms

Trump-aligned groups reported a record four hundred twenty-nine million dollars raised in two thousand twenty-five, led by a three hundred four million dollar cash reserve at the pro-Trump super PAC MAGA Inc., with major support from tec...

Colombian President Gustavo Petro Arrives at White House for High-Stakes Meeting with Donald Trump

Historic summit seeks to mend strained US-Colombia ties and prioritise cooperation on narcotics, migration and regional security

Amazon Plans Major Workforce Reduction in Washington State, Cutting More Than Two Thousand Jobs

Technology and retail giant moves to reduce headcount across corporate roles as it restructures operations and spending priorities

Melania Documentary Opens Modestly in UK with Mixed Global Box Office Performance

Authorized film about US First Lady records a low-chart UK debut amid stronger US earnings and polarized reception

Trump Cuts India Tariffs After Modi Signals End to Russian Oil Purchases in New Trade Understanding

Trump Cuts India Tariffs After Modi Signals End to Russian Oil Purchases in New Trade Understanding

The U.S. president says tariffs on Indian goods will fall from twenty-five percent to eighteen percent as India commits to major U.S. purchases and a shift away from Russian crude

SpaceX Acquires xAI in Musk Consolidation Deal Valuing Combined Group at About $1.25 Trillion

SpaceX Acquires xAI in Musk Consolidation Deal Valuing Combined Group at About $1.25 Trillion

The rocket and satellite company will pay about $250 billion for the artificial intelligence start-up, uniting SpaceX, X and the Grok chatbot as Musk pushes a vision of space-based data centres

SpaceX to Acquire xAI in Musk Consolidation Move Ahead of Potential Mega-IPO

SpaceX to Acquire xAI in Musk Consolidation Move Ahead of Potential Mega-IPO

The deal would place rockets, Starlink, the X platform and the Grok chatbot under one corporate umbrella, with reports pointing to a valuation above one trillion dollars

Trump Files $5 Billion Lawsuit Against JPMorgan Chase, Alleging Politically Motivated Account Closures

Trump Files $5 Billion Lawsuit Against JPMorgan Chase, Alleging Politically Motivated Account Closures

Trump Files $5 Billion Lawsuit Against JPMorgan Chase, Alleging Politically Motivated Account Closures

U.S. President accuses the nation’s largest bank and its CEO of 'debanking' him and his businesses in a legal action filed in Florida

U.S. Firm’s Gaza Reconstruction Pitch to White House Proposed 300 % Returns and Seven-Year Monopoly

U.S. Firm’s Gaza Reconstruction Pitch to White House Proposed 300 % Returns and Seven-Year Monopoly

Draft proposal by disaster logistics contractor sought extraordinary profits and exclusive control of supply operations for Gaza’s post-conflict recovery

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Foreign Governments and Corporations Spend Millions with Trump-Linked Lobbying Firm in Washington

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

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

U.S. Signals Potential Decertification of Canadian Aircraft as Bilateral Tensions Escalate

President Trump Highlights ‘Trump Accounts’ Initiative to Bolster Child Investment and Financial Security

Cuba Warns It Has Only Weeks of Oil Remaining as US Pressure Tightens

Trump Administration Officials Held Talks With Group Advocating Alberta’s Independence

Starmer Signals UK Push for a More ‘Sophisticated’ Relationship With China in Talks With Xi

Starmer Seeks Economic Gains From China Visit While Navigating US Diplomatic Sensitivities

Amazon to Cut 16,000 Corporate Jobs After Earlier 14,000 Reduction, Citing Streamlining and AI Investment

Federal Reserve Holds Interest Rate at 3.75% as Powell Faces DOJ Criminal Investigation During 2026 Decision

Putin’s Four-Year Ukraine Invasion Cost: Russia’s Mass Casualty Attrition and the Donbas Security-Guarantee Tradeoff

Wall Street Bets on Strong US Growth and Currency Moves as Dollar Slips After Trump Comments

France Plans to Replace Teams and Zoom Across Government With Homegrown Visio by 2027

Trump Removes Minneapolis Deportation Operation Commander After Fatal Shooting of Protester

Trump’s Foreign Policy Poses Fresh Challenge to Australia’s Strategic Balance

Trump Defends Saudi Crown Prince in Heated Exchange After Reporter Questions Khashoggi Murder and 9/11 Links

Greenland’s NATO Stress Test: Coercion, Credibility, and the New Arctic Bargaining Game

Diego Garcia and the Chagos Dispute: When Decolonization Collides With Alliance Power

Trump Claims “Total” U.S. Access to Greenland as NATO Weighs Arctic Basing Rights and Deterrence

Air France and KLM Suspend Multiple Middle East Routes as Regional Tensions Disrupt Aviation

U.S. winter storm triggers 13,000-plus flight cancellations and 160,000 power outages

White House: Trump warns Canada of 100% tariff if Carney finalizes China trade deal

US Government Plans $1.6bn USA Rare Earth Deal for 10% Stake to Secure Key Minerals

ICE and DHS immigration raids in Minneapolis: the use-of-force accountability crisis in mass deportation enforcement

White House’s ‘Embrace the Penguin’ Post Goes Viral Amid U.S. Push on Greenland

Minor Air Force One Glitch Prompts Push to Modernise Presidential Aircraft, White House Says Trump Was Right

President Donald Trump Ratifies Board of Peace Charter at Davos as Part of Global Conflict-Resolution Initiative

Saudi-Backed LIV Golf Confirms Return to Trump National Bedminster for 2026 Season

Starmer Breaks Diplomatic Restraint With Firm Rebuke of Trump, Seizing Chance to Advocate for Europe

Prince Harry Says Sacrifices of NATO Forces in Afghanistan Deserve ‘Respect’ After Trump Remarks

Barron Trump Emerges as Key Remote Witness in UK Assault and Rape Trial

Gold Jumps More Than 8% in a Week as the Dollar Slides Amid Greenland Tariff Dispute

BlackRock Executive Rick Rieder Emerges as Leading Contender to Succeed Jerome Powell as Fed Chair