Stories from Washington · United States

The US justice system has condemned a pharmaceutical firm for its role in provoking the opioid crisis in the United States. Health authorities estimate the medication had a high potential for addiction.

The US Treasury Department announced that banknotes will bear Donald Trump's signature, marking the first time an incumbent president will sign currency. A gold coin featuring Trump's image will also be issued.

Two individuals wearing dark clothing shot multiple people in the 400 block of I Street in Washington DC. One victim was a five-year-old child playing in a courtyard who sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

The Trump administration is reviewing a policy to exclude AI startup Anthropic from government procurement.

The Senate passed a vote of 224 to 204 to extend temporary protections for Haitian neighbors. Representative Ayanna Pressley and members of the caucus supported the measure. The vote included participation from Republicans, Independents, and Democrats.

A US court has rejected legislation intended to restrict the powers of Donald Trump regarding Cuba. The US leadership is maintaining oversight of shipping movements as part of efforts to restrict exports linked to Iran. An appeals court has denied Donald Trump's request to rehear the E. Jean Carroll verdict.

Republican members of the House of Representatives and Senate announced they will reevaluate their future voting preferences following the rejection of certain bills.

Experts suggest Donald Trump may utilize a 30-day extension to the existing 60-day rule to ensure the orderly withdrawal of troops. Uncertainty remains in Washington regarding the next steps for the conflict. Defense Minister Hexeth told the Senate that the 60-day deadline for President Trump to obtain Congressional approval or withdraw troops has been suspended. The Republican-led Senate is currently planning no further action regarding the matter. Democratic Senator Tim Kaine rejected a US Defense Department argument regarding the War Powers Resolution. The Defense Department argued that a ceasefire with Iran should have paused the obligation to comply with the resolution. Kaine stated he does not believe the statute supports that interpretation. He noted serious constitutional concerns regarding the administration's position.

Iran has proposed a unified negotiation plan regarding its nuclear program and the opening of the Strait of Hormuz. He called for unity among Western allies. He stated that the impact of wars in Europe and the Middle East is being felt globally. He described the current era as a time of great uncertainty. Both leaders also referenced the US-UK bond and NATO alliances. The discussion included mention of the King's parents, who have been married for 63 years. He used the speech to US lawmakers to attempt to smooth over recent tensions. King Charles III is delivering a speech before the US Congress, marking the first time a British monarch has done so in 35 years. The bond between the US and the UK was described as a friendship unlike any other. The White House released a photograph of President Donald Trump with King Charles III, captioned 'Two Kings'.

The Pentagon is refusing to transfer $400 million to Kyiv, according to a report from Radio Rossii. The Pentagon has refused to deploy a Patriot air defense battalion equipped with long-range Tomahawk missiles.