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Tuesday, Feb 03, 2026

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

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

White House Confronts Scrutiny Over UAE Royal’s Stake in Trump Family’s Crypto Firm

White House Confronts Scrutiny Over UAE Royal’s Stake in Trump Family’s Crypto Firm

Foreign investment in World Liberty Financial prompts ethical questions as administration defends its independence and transparency

United States Drops 25% Punitive Tariff on Indian Imports After New Delhi’s Pledge on Russian Oil

United States Drops 25% Punitive Tariff on Indian Imports After New Delhi’s Pledge on Russian Oil

White House says India’s commitment to end purchases of Russian crude leads to rollback of additional duties and broader tariff reduction in bilateral trade deal

White House Crypto Talks Zero In on Stablecoin Yield Debate in Market Structure Push

White House Crypto Talks Zero In on Stablecoin Yield Debate in Market Structure Push

Administration convenes banks and digital asset firms to address whether interest-bearing stablecoins should be permitted under proposed legislation

Banking Trade Groups Praise White House’s Crypto Market Structure Discussion

Banking Trade Groups Praise White House’s Crypto Market Structure Discussion

American Bankers Association and other financial groups issue joint statement after White House convenes banking and crypto industries on market structure legislation

Judge Blocks Additional Alterations to George Washington’s Historic Philadelphia Residence

Judge Blocks Additional Alterations to George Washington’s Historic Philadelphia Residence

Court ruling halts further modifications to the former presidential house amid preservation dispute

Debate Intensifies Over Jeff Bezos’s Leadership as Washington Post Faces Layoffs and Strategic Shift

Debate Intensifies Over Jeff Bezos’s Leadership as Washington Post Faces Layoffs and Strategic Shift

Ongoing staffing cuts and editorial changes spark concern among journalists and commentators about the future of the newspaper under its billionaire owner

T-Mobile Announces Major Job Reductions in Washington State, Including Vice President Roles

T-Mobile Announces Major Job Reductions in Washington State, Including Vice President Roles

Telecommunications leader files for 393 layoffs across multiple facilities as part of broader corporate restructuring amid shifting business needs

Washington State Approaches Key Deadlines Ahead of February 10 Special Election

Washington State Approaches Key Deadlines Ahead of February 10 Special Election

Voters must register, return ballots and update registrations as the state prepares for local measures and ballot returns in early February

Trump Announces Two-Year Closure of Kennedy Center Starting July to Enable Full Reconstruction

Trump Announces Two-Year Closure of Kennedy Center Starting July to Enable Full Reconstruction

President outlines plan to shut the Washington performing arts institution for extensive renovation, framing it as a transformation into a world-class cultural venue

Washington County Courthouse Bomb Threat Leads to Evacuation; Search Finds No Explosives

Washington County Courthouse Bomb Threat Leads to Evacuation; Search Finds No Explosives

Local authorities and federal partners conducted thorough searches after a threat forced evacuations, concluding the incident was likely a hoax

US Tech Firm Aura Agrees to Acquire Australia’s Qoria in A$675 Million Deal and Relist on ASX

US Tech Firm Aura Agrees to Acquire Australia’s Qoria in A$675 Million Deal and Relist on ASX

Aura to merge with Qoria, creating a global online safety technology group with Qoria founder as CEO and plans for ASX listing of combined entity

U.S. Congress Pivotal to Sustaining AUKUS Momentum and Strengthening Trilateral Security

U.S. Congress Pivotal to Sustaining AUKUS Momentum and Strengthening Trilateral Security

Bipartisan legislative support and defence leadership engagement aim to advance the Australia-United Kingdom-United States partnership amid strategic challenges.

Arnold Schwarzenegger shocks The View when asked about condemning ICE

“I’m an immigrant, but you have to do things legally. You are a guest in America. You must give back.”

Unverified Claim by U.S. Official Sparks Debate Over First Ladies’ Comparative Impact

Unverified Claim by U.S. Official Sparks Debate Over First Ladies’ Comparative Impact

An unnamed Biden White House adviser is reported to have asserted that Melania Trump achieved more in her first year as first lady than Jill Biden did in four, prompting political discussion amid limited independent confirmation

Trump Reaffirms Possession of FIFA Club World Cup Trophy Amid Global Football Debates

Trump Reaffirms Possession of FIFA Club World Cup Trophy Amid Global Football Debates

Trump Reaffirms Possession of FIFA Club World Cup Trophy Amid Global Football Debates

Trump Reaffirms Possession of FIFA Club World Cup Trophy Amid Global Football Debates

U.S. President says FIFA entrusted him with the original Club World Cup trophy, which remains in the White House as winners received a replica

Partial U.S. Government Shutdown Likely to Persist Beyond Early Expectations

Partial U.S. Government Shutdown Likely to Persist Beyond Early Expectations

Legislative disagreements over key funding bills and immigration enforcement have left federal operations unfunded and the shutdown poised to stretch into the coming week

Partial U.S. Government Shutdown Takes Effect Amid Funding Clash in Congress

Partial U.S. Government Shutdown Takes Effect Amid Funding Clash in Congress

Federal agencies lapse funding after lawmakers fail to approve a Senate-passed spending package, with effects limited but operational uncertainty growing

Jewish Community Lobby Day in Washington State Sees Unprecedented Engagement

Jewish Community Lobby Day in Washington State Sees Unprecedented Engagement

Annual advocacy event in Olympia draws a notably large turnout, energizing Jewish civic engagement and legislative outreach

U.S. Leaders Convene Key Summit in Washington as CLARITY Act Faces Critical Test

U.S. Leaders Convene Key Summit in Washington as CLARITY Act Faces Critical Test

Top Wall Street banks and cryptocurrency executives gather in Washington with the future of landmark crypto legislation at stake amid deep divisions on stablecoin policy

Trump Reaffirms Plan for Monumental Arch in Washington, D.C. and Says He Wants It to Be the Largest in the World

Trump Reaffirms Plan for Monumental Arch in Washington, D.C. and Says He Wants It to Be the Largest in the World

Trump Reaffirms Plan for Monumental Arch in Washington, D.C. and Says He Wants It to Be the Largest in the World

President advances vision for a 250-foot Independence Arch to mark America’s semiquincentennial and symbolise national stature

Washington Lawmakers Renew Push to Legalize Home Marijuana Cultivation Despite Police Resistance

Washington Lawmakers Renew Push to Legalize Home Marijuana Cultivation Despite Police Resistance

Legislators advance measures to permit adults to grow cannabis at home while opposition from law enforcement and cities grows

Chairs From Viral Biden-Carter Photo Fetch Nearly $11,000 at Auction

Chairs From Viral Biden-Carter Photo Fetch Nearly $11,000 at Auction

Chairs From Viral Biden-Carter Photo Fetch Nearly $11,000 at Auction

Iconic armchairs from the famed image of the Bidens with Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter are sold to a presidential memorabilia collector

Israel’s Army Chief Holds Strategic Talks With U.S. Defense Officials in Washington Amid Intensifying Iran Tensions

Israel’s Army Chief Holds Strategic Talks With U.S. Defense Officials in Washington Amid Intensifying Iran Tensions

IDF Chief of Staff meets Pentagon and U.S. counterparts as diplomatic and military pressure mounts over Tehran

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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

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

United States under President Donald Trump completes withdrawal from the World Health Organization: health sovereignty versus global outbreak early-warning access

FBI and U.S. prosecutors vs Ryan Wedding’s transnational cocaine-smuggling network: the fight over witness-killing and cross-border enforcement

Trump Administration’s Iran Military Buildup and Sanctions Campaign Puts Deterrence Credibility on the Line

NATO’s Stress Test Under Trump: Alliance Credibility, Burden-Sharing, and the Fight Over Strategic Territory