Stories from Washington · United States

A new round of peace talks between Lebanon and Israel is scheduled for later today in the U.S. State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigut confirmed the talks in a statement. The current peace deal framework is set to expire Sunday.

American Bitcoin shares have surged following the activation of 11,000 Bitcoin miners by a firm backed by Trump.

April U.S. Retail sales are expected to show an increase of approximately 0.4% compared to March.

The U.S. has authorized approximately 10 Chinese companies to purchase Nvidia's H200 AI chip. However, no deliveries have been made to these firms thus far. The United States has approved the sale of H200 chips to ten Chinese companies.

Consumer prices have risen more than anticipated, indicating a potential acceleration of inflation.

A DC judge ordered the former leader of the H Street Community Development Corporation to pay back $1 million in misused nonprofit funds. judge has ordered a former leader of the CDC to repay $1 million. This order comes after the former executive was found guilty of embezzling over $1 million. The sentencing for Cory Richens was also mentioned. The order comes amid discussions about public policy and potential cover-ups of COVID-19 origins. The order stems from alleged misuse of funds. A US judge has ordered the former head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to repay $1 million. The specific reason for the repayment order was not detailed in the provided text. The order comes after the leader was accused of violating church-state separation. The judge's decision was made despite arguments that it violated the First Amendment and posed a threat to the legal profession.

Three individuals are in critical condition following a crash. Mitchell Parker was involved in the incident, with Jake Irvin also mentioned in relation to the struggle. Jake Irvin's team had three runs in a struggle, while Mitchell Parker pitched three innings.

Average interest rates for Treasury Bonds were recorded at 3.403% as of April 30, 2026. This figure reflects the average interest rates for the period. This data pertains to security descriptions of Treasury Bonds.

A US judge has lifted sanctions that were imposed on the United Nations. The specific rapporteur and the nature of the sanctions were not disclosed. A federal judge has blocked US sanctions against Francesca Albanese, a UN expert on occupied Palestinian territories.

President Trump thanked former aide McCary for his service in a post on Truth Social. McCary's departure follows a disagreement over his actions.