White House
Senate
The House
Supreme Court
Federal Reserve
DOJ
State Department
Treasury
Census
Budget Office
Trade Representative
WashingTone
Informed by Washington, Defined by Insight
Thursday, Feb 26, 2026
WashingTone
White House Mulls New Rule Requiring Banks to Verify Customer Citizenship
Trump administration considers executive action to expand banking requirements as part of immigration enforcement strategy
Listen
White House to Host Big Tech Pledge on Data Centre Power Costs as AI Energy Demand Soars
Leading technology firms are set to sign a Trump-backed pledge to cover electricity costs for AI data centres to protect consumers from higher utility bills
Listen
Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos Heads to White House Amid Warner Bros. Takeover Battle
Sarandos scheduled for meetings in Washington as Netflix vies to secure approval for its $82.7bn Warner Bros. acquisition
Listen
Surgeon General Nominee Casey Means Faces Intense Senate Scrutiny Over Vaccine and Environmental Health Views
Lawmakers question physician’s past statements on immunisation and pesticide exposure during confirmation hearing
Listen
Five Dead Including Suspect After Stabbing Rampage in Washington State
Authorities confirm four victims killed before alleged attacker dies as investigation continues into motive
Listen
US Lawmakers Seek Briefing from UK Over Reported Encryption Order Directed at Apple
Congressional figures raise concerns about potential implications of alleged UK ‘backdoor’ demand for global data security and transatlantic privacy standards
Listen
Trump Unveils Plan to Extend Retirement Savings to Tens of Millions of Workers
President proposes federal-style retirement accounts with government matching to help close savings gap for roughly 54 million Americans
Listen
Rubio Tours Caribbean as Trump’s Iran Strategy Reaches Critical Juncture
U.S. diplomatic push in the region unfolds amid mounting tensions with Tehran and heightened global energy concerns
Listen
Republicans Confront Voter Enthusiasm Gap as 2026 Midterms Approach
Early polling and fundraising trends show Democrats with stronger base energy, prompting GOP push to mobilize supporters
Listen
Trump Administration Weighs Major Redesign Proposals for Washington Dulles International Airport
White House explores modernization plans aimed at boosting capacity, security and global competitiveness at key U.S. gateway
Listen
‘Snowball-Gate’ in Washington Square Park Escalates Tensions Between Zohran Mamdani and NYPD
Video of winter confrontation fuels dispute over policing tactics and protest rights in New York City
Listen
Washington Lawmakers Advance Bill to Treat Excessive Speeding as Reckless Driving
State legislature moves to automatically classify drivers more than 30 mph over the limit as committing a criminal offence to improve road safety
Listen
Saudi Arabia Raises Oil Output and Exports Amid Contingency Planning Over Iran Tensions
Production increase seen as precautionary step to stabilise markets in the event of potential US military action against Iran
Listen
Craig Tiley Frames Move from Tennis Australia to USTA as a Personal Choice
Australia’s long-time tennis executive explains decision to depart after transforming the Australian Open ahead of taking the helm of the United States Tennis Association
Listen
Trump Organization Strikes Deal for Landmark Tower in Australia Amid Public Debate
Plans for a Trump-branded supertall skyscraper on the Gold Coast ignite mixed reactions as developers seek council approval
Listen
U.S. Investors Boost Allocations to Hong Kong and Chinese Equities on Shifting Global Capital Flows
American funds and asset managers are increasingly buying stocks tied to Hong Kong and mainland China as part of a broader reallocation toward overseas markets amid evolving valuations and investor sentiment
Listen
White House Completes Regulatory Review of New Rules Governing ‘Trump Accounts’
Administration advances compliance framework as oversight process concludes at federal level
Listen
Former White House Aide Outlines Themes Expected in President Trump’s State of the Union Address
Preview highlights focus on economic growth, border security and renewed American strength ahead of annual speech
Listen
White House Warns of Forceful Action if Mexican Cartels Target Americans After Reported Death of ‘El Mencho’
Administration signals zero tolerance for reprisals against U.S. citizens amid shifting cartel dynamics
Listen
White House Affirms Diplomacy as President Trump’s Preferred First Option on Iran
Administration signals readiness for dialogue while maintaining firm deterrence posture amid rising regional tensions
Listen
Homeland Security Reverses Plan to Suspend TSA PreCheck After Industry and Lawmaker Pushback
Department cites operational review and stakeholder concerns in decision to maintain expedited airport screening program
Listen
Judge Allows Port Washington Referendum on Tax District Oversight to Proceed
Court declines request to halt vote on ordinance granting residents greater authority over tax incremental districts
Listen
Powerful Blizzard Buries Parts of Northeast Under Up to Three Feet of Snow
Widespread travel disruptions and emergency declarations follow one of the region’s heaviest winter storms in years
Listen
US Men’s Olympic Hockey Team Touches Down Near Washington Ahead of State of the Union Invite
Gold-medal champions arrive at Joint Base Andrews and prepare to attend President Trump’s address to Congress
Listen
All-Clear Issued at Washington University After Reports of Armed Individual Prompt Lockdown
Campus shelter-in-place lifted following police sweep; no injuries reported
Listen
Legal Battle Intensifies Over Tariff Refunds as Trump Administration Seeks Review Period
White House signals appeal and administrative pause after court ruling questions tariff authority
Listen
USS Gerald R Ford Arrives in Souda, Crete
The aircraft carrier docks at a key NATO military base in the eastern Mediterranean.
Listen
Saudi Arabia’s Targeted Oil Export Cuts to the US Seen as Strategic Signal Amid Global Supply Glut
Riyadh trims shipments to American buyers while maintaining broader output strategy, reinforcing market discipline during oversupply concerns
Listen
United States National Parks See Noticeable Drop in Visitors from Canada, U.K. and Australia
Data suggests international tourism to American parks is contracting as overseas arrivals slow and travel barriers rise
Listen
Rubio Heads to Caribbean to Advance Trump’s Strategic Agenda Amid Venezuela Tensions and Iran Warnings
Secretary of State visit underscores administration’s focus on regional security and countering hostile influence in the Western Hemisphere
Listen
U.S. Women’s Hockey Team Declines Invitation to Attend Trump’s State of the Union Address
National team confirms it will not participate in White House event, citing scheduling considerations amid broader political debate
Listen
Trump Organization Secures Landmark Deal for First Australian Skyscraper on Gold Coast
Agreement finalized to develop a 91-storey luxury hotel and residence tower, marking the Trump brand’s inaugural real estate venture in Australia
Listen
Former UK Ambassador Peter Mandelson Arrested in Connection with Jeffrey Epstein
Ex-UK ambassador to the US Peter Mandelson was arrested by British police amid an investigation into “misconduct in public office” stemming from revelations over his ties to billionaire sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Listen
Jacob Rees Mogg afraid to talk about Peter Mandelson arrest on “suspicion of misconduct in a public office” (Pedophilia, corruption, etc.)
Ex-UK ambassador to the US Peter Mandelson was arrested by British police amid an investigation into “misconduct in public office” stemming from revelations over his ties to billionaire sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. In UK it’s illegal to...
United Nations Calls for Global Action Against Disinformation and Hate Speech Online
The UN emphasizes the need for coordinated efforts to address these issues worldwide.
Listen
President Trump warns countries against abandoning recent trade deals with the US
He threatens to impose much higher duties after the Supreme Court overturned his emergency tariffs.
Listen
New Yorkers spent all day pelting police officers with snowballs
Listen
New White House Digital Design Team Seeks to Make Federal Websites ‘Delightful’
Administration launches in-house unit to modernize government web services, signaling shift toward user-centered design
Listen
White House Celebrates Team USA Olympic Hockey Win as Trump Jokes About Canada
Administration hails American triumph on the ice while president teases northern rival following high-profile Olympic clash
Listen
Trump Honors ‘Angel Families’ at White House Ceremony and Reiterates 2020 Election Claims
Former president pays tribute to families affected by crimes committed by undocumented immigrants while renewing assertions about the last presidential vote
Listen
Patchwork Snowstorm Blankets Parts of Washington Region While Sparing Others
Sharp temperature gradients and narrow precipitation bands leave some D.C.-area communities digging out as neighbors see little accumulation
Listen
New Congressional Bill Seeks to Limit Federal Expansion of ICE Detention Warehouses
Lawmakers introduce measure aimed at restricting large-scale immigration holding facilities proposed under the Trump administration
Listen
Washington Public Works Board Awards $4.9 Million to Strengthen Local Infrastructure
Funding supports water, sewer and essential public works projects across multiple communities
Listen
Debate Grows Over Whether Higher Nicotine Taxes Will Improve Public Health in Washington
Critics argue steep tax increases on cigarettes and vaping products could fuel illicit trade and burden low-income residents without reducing addiction rates
Listen
Washington’s 2026 Legislative Session Enters Crucial Phase Amid Budget Gap and Policy Push
Lawmakers confront multibillion-dollar shortfall, advance privacy reforms and navigate election-year pressures in Olympia
Listen
Gulf States’ AI Investment Drive Seen as Strategic Bet on Technology and U.S. Security Ties
Massive funding for artificial intelligence strengthens economic diversification while reinforcing partnerships with Washington
Listen
Saudi Arabia’s Landmark U.S. LNG Agreement Signals Major Strategic Shift
Riyadh secures long-term American liquefied natural gas supplies in a move reshaping energy diplomacy and deepening bilateral ties
Listen
U.S. Global Tariff Push Leaves Britain, Australia and Others Facing Higher Costs and Trade Strain
President Trump’s new worldwide import duties prompt diplomatic unease and economic concern among key allies including the United Kingdom and Australia
Listen
Load More
Playlist
Hide
0:00
0:00
Open
WashingTone
Informed by Washington, Defined by Insight
0:00
0:00
Close
White House Mulls New Rule Requiring Banks to Verify Customer Citizenship
White House to Host Big Tech Pledge on Data Centre Power Costs as AI Energy Demand Soars
Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos Heads to White House Amid Warner Bros. Takeover Battle
Surgeon General Nominee Casey Means Faces Intense Senate Scrutiny Over Vaccine and Environmental Health Views
Five Dead Including Suspect After Stabbing Rampage in Washington State
US Lawmakers Seek Briefing from UK Over Reported Encryption Order Directed at Apple
Trump Unveils Plan to Extend Retirement Savings to Tens of Millions of Workers
Rubio Tours Caribbean as Trump’s Iran Strategy Reaches Critical Juncture
Republicans Confront Voter Enthusiasm Gap as 2026 Midterms Approach
Trump Administration Weighs Major Redesign Proposals for Washington Dulles International Airport
‘Snowball-Gate’ in Washington Square Park Escalates Tensions Between Zohran Mamdani and NYPD
Washington Lawmakers Advance Bill to Treat Excessive Speeding as Reckless Driving
Saudi Arabia Raises Oil Output and Exports Amid Contingency Planning Over Iran Tensions
Craig Tiley Frames Move from Tennis Australia to USTA as a Personal Choice
Trump Organization Strikes Deal for Landmark Tower in Australia Amid Public Debate
U.S. Investors Boost Allocations to Hong Kong and Chinese Equities on Shifting Global Capital Flows
White House Completes Regulatory Review of New Rules Governing ‘Trump Accounts’
Former White House Aide Outlines Themes Expected in President Trump’s State of the Union Address
White House Warns of Forceful Action if Mexican Cartels Target Americans After Reported Death of ‘El Mencho’
White House Affirms Diplomacy as President Trump’s Preferred First Option on Iran
Homeland Security Reverses Plan to Suspend TSA PreCheck After Industry and Lawmaker Pushback
Judge Allows Port Washington Referendum on Tax District Oversight to Proceed
Powerful Blizzard Buries Parts of Northeast Under Up to Three Feet of Snow
US Men’s Olympic Hockey Team Touches Down Near Washington Ahead of State of the Union Invite
All-Clear Issued at Washington University After Reports of Armed Individual Prompt Lockdown
Legal Battle Intensifies Over Tariff Refunds as Trump Administration Seeks Review Period
USS Gerald R Ford Arrives in Souda, Crete
Saudi Arabia’s Targeted Oil Export Cuts to the US Seen as Strategic Signal Amid Global Supply Glut
United States National Parks See Noticeable Drop in Visitors from Canada, U.K. and Australia
Rubio Heads to Caribbean to Advance Trump’s Strategic Agenda Amid Venezuela Tensions and Iran Warnings
U.S. Women’s Hockey Team Declines Invitation to Attend Trump’s State of the Union Address
Trump Organization Secures Landmark Deal for First Australian Skyscraper on Gold Coast
Former UK Ambassador Peter Mandelson Arrested in Connection with Jeffrey Epstein
United Nations Calls for Global Action Against Disinformation and Hate Speech Online
President Trump warns countries against abandoning recent trade deals with the US
New Yorkers spent all day pelting police officers with snowballs
New White House Digital Design Team Seeks to Make Federal Websites ‘Delightful’
White House Celebrates Team USA Olympic Hockey Win as Trump Jokes About Canada
Trump Honors ‘Angel Families’ at White House Ceremony and Reiterates 2020 Election Claims
Patchwork Snowstorm Blankets Parts of Washington Region While Sparing Others
New Congressional Bill Seeks to Limit Federal Expansion of ICE Detention Warehouses
Washington Public Works Board Awards $4.9 Million to Strengthen Local Infrastructure
Debate Grows Over Whether Higher Nicotine Taxes Will Improve Public Health in Washington
Washington’s 2026 Legislative Session Enters Crucial Phase Amid Budget Gap and Policy Push
Gulf States’ AI Investment Drive Seen as Strategic Bet on Technology and U.S. Security Ties
Saudi Arabia’s Landmark U.S. LNG Agreement Signals Major Strategic Shift
U.S. Global Tariff Push Leaves Britain, Australia and Others Facing Higher Costs and Trade Strain
India Postpones Washington Trade Visit Amid Shifting U.S. Tariff Policy
United States Approves Over Fifteen Billion Dollars in Major Arms Sales to Israel and Saudi Arabia
US Trade Representative Affirms Commitment to Existing Tariff Agreements with UK and Other Partners
0:00
/
0:00
×