Stories from Washington · United States

A federal lawsuit filed today accuses Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rawlins of violating the separation of church and state. The suit was filed by a federal union and seven U.S. Seven USDA employees and a federal union filed the suit.

President Biden is reportedly losing support among Black voters, with claims that focus on this demographic only intensifies around election periods. This shift is noted in contrast to Democratic Socialists in Los Angeles.

A federal court in Washington D.C. has suspended sanctions against Francesca Albanese. The judge stated that protecting free speech is always in the public interest. This ruling provides a temporary reprieve for Albanese. The judge found the sanctions violated her freedom of speech rights. The sanctions were previously enacted due to her criticism of Israel.

Donald Trump is reportedly praising an upcoming trip, stating that many good things are expected to happen. This comes amidst the ongoing and costly conflict with Iran. President Trump praised his upcoming trip, stating it is for China trade, amidst the ongoing Iran conflict.

A report from U.S. Intelligence suggests that a deal with Iran may not be reached. This comes as key talking points for upcoming discussions include the Iran war and Taiwan. The context of the ongoing war in Iran is mentioned. The specific nature of the deal remains unclear.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang was on board Air Force One en route to China. He was a new addition to the passenger list for the flight.

A new law imposes strict rules on shops that cut engineered stone. However, experts suggest these regulations may not be sufficient to address health concerns. The law aims to address health risks associated with the material. The petition for stricter rules was filed.

An off-duty security guard has been found guilty of shooting a Washington teenager multiple times in the back. The victim reportedly cried out for his mother during the attack.

Republican senators, led by Lindsey Graham, have introduced a bill to fund the construction of a 90,000-square-foot ballroom with an additional $1 billion for security upgrades. This proposal is part of the DHS spending bill. Details on the specific security measures were not immediately available. The White House is defending the funding sources for the president's new ballroom. senators has proposed allocating $1 billion for security measures related to a ballroom event.

The Senate narrowly confirmed Kevin Walsh as the new chair of the Federal Reserve. The vote was 54 to 45, marking the slimmest margin for such a confirmation. This concludes a months-long search for the position. He previously served on the board as its youngest member at age 35. Walsh returns to lead the institution.