Stories from Washington · United States

The United Arab Emirates Ambassador in Washington announced the initial outcomes of a partnership.

Senator Marco Rubio is considering ordering the closure of some diplomatic offices.

The U.S. Treasury released its official financial report for 2025, which contains an admission that, by its own numbers, the U.S. government appears to be insolvent. Famed economists have declared the US Treasury insolvent, prompting concerns about financial readiness. One suggestion is to move IRAs into federal money markets for protection. Representative Raskin introduced legislation to establish a Commission on Presidential Capacity.

Donald Trump has reportedly been placed on a blacklist for citizens with a special designation.

A report indicates a decrease in sales for US tourism businesses. Canadian tourists are reportedly boycotting the US due to political reasons, while German visitors continue to travel there.

Reports about the US government potentially reviewing five years of social media history, though not yet in effect, have caused uncertainty among potential visitors. This follows previous concerns last year about individuals being turned away at the border.

The United States signed an arms sale worth nearly $26 billion to Israel and Gulf countries. The sale primarily involves air defense systems. This deal is considered an economic and strategic issue for the US and is expected to take years to implement.

The United States and South Korea discussed US restrictions on providing satellite information about North Korea to South Korea. From South Korea's perspective, two issues emerged: its project in Guam and the potential US transfer of command of troops if North Korea is attacked.

An interview about a verdict resulted in a major broadcasting blunder due to a case of mistaken identity. The individual interviewed expressed surprise at the verdict, stating they were not expecting it.

Reports from Washington indicate the CIA believes Iran is moving towards full-scale hostilities. Iraqi citizens express concern that the Islamic Republic (Iran) is on paths of war and siege, leading to a perception of no future for Iraq.