Stories from Washington · United States

The Protecting Victims Amendment Act of 2026 has been introduced to provide enhanced legal protections for survivors of domestic violence. Executive Director Natalia Otero of DC Safe noted that the legislation is a crucial first step in breaking cycles of violence. Implementation details are currently being reviewed to ensure the provisions are effective.

Police in Washington D.C. sought an arrest warrant for an individual named Mills, but then-U.S. Attorney Ed Martin declined to sign it. This decision followed a change in the accuser's account after speaking with Mills, and an internal investigation into the officers' actions. The United States attorney for DC, Ed Martin, declined to issue a warrant for Congressman Mills. A police supervisor reportedly overrode an officer who spoke to Mills' accuser and wanted to pursue an arrest. Interim DC police chief Jeffrey Carroll stated the department is reviewing the events of that night. Carroll believes that if probable cause exists for a domestic offense, an arrest should be made.

Homeland Security Secretary Mark Wayne Mullen stated that the Department of Homeland Security spends approximately $1.7 billion every two weeks on payroll. Mullen attributed the current border situation to Democratic policies, suggesting they favor open borders over robust border protection and immigration enforcement.

Scammers in the United States are reportedly targeting gift card payments.

President Trump is expected to make remarks, signaling the end of a years-long boycott. The announcement comes as he is spending time in the region.

President Trump stated that the United States possesses all leverage in the conflict with Iran, asserting that Iran can initiate contact. However, he indicated that envoys would not undertake an 18-hour journey for such discussions.

Suzy Wiles and campaign coordinator James Blair met with consultants at the Waldorf Astoria in Washington to discuss strategy. The meeting was held under strict non-disclosure agreements to maintain secrecy. This gathering follows recent shifts in campaign leadership and planning.

Former congressional representative and gubernatorial candidate Eric Swalwell utilized $40,000 of campaign money to pay for legal counsel following sexual misconduct allegations. Financial records indicate payments were made to attorney Sarah Azari shortly after the accusations surfaced. Additionally, the campaign paid a law firm over $121,000 between January and April 18, though the direct link to the allegations remains unconfirmed.

The United States reported a GDP growth rate of only 1.4% for the fourth quarter.

A court has upheld the conviction of a man found guilty of illegally accessing and leaking the medical records of the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. The defendant claimed the access was accidental and blamed a software error. The ruling reinforces legal protections for sensitive judicial medical data.