Stories from Washington · United States

The Trump administration is six months past the deadline to release the Epstein files. Deadlines are not being treated as a priority by the administration.

Representative Thomas Massie announced he will speak on the House floor on June 8, 2026, to commemorate the crew of the USS Liberty. The date marks the anniversary of the 1967 Israeli attack on the U.S. Navy ship.

Trump allies have filed lawsuits under the Federal Tort Claims Act, a 1946 statute, seeking to claim cash. Approximately 400 claims from January 6th insurrectionists were submitted to the DOJ yesterday.

The Park Service awarded a no-bid contract to cover bridge statues in gold. Originally estimated at $2.4 million, the cost has risen to $5 million for the restoration project. The work is intended to be completed in time for Independence Day.

The draft Statewide Transportation Improvement Program is now open for public comment until June 22. The STIP details investments for all federally funded transportation projects in DC over the next four years.

A message demanding a stop to 'trillions dollar corruption' was delivered to Senators Kelly and Gallegos. The sender called for the impeachment of the current president.

The head of the Russian Export Center, Kirill Ivanov, indicated that Moscow and Washington could sign an agreement on the continuation of cooperation between Chukotka and Alaska. The details of this potential agreement were not disclosed. The nature of this potential agreement is currently unclear. Russia has gifted an icon of Saint Herman of Alaska to the United States. Russia ceded lands along the Amur River to China following the Nerchensk Treaty signed in 1689.

A US radio program is discussing the origins of nuclear war. The conversation referenced a visit to Los Alamos, a key site in the development of nuclear weapons. The discussion explored the historical context of nuclear proliferation.

A radio discussion is covering the movement of migrant workers, traders, and sex workers, and their potential role in spreading disease. The report mentions Ebola wards and the impact on families. It also touches on incidents where individuals fled back to their families.

US radio is discussing the relationship between Cuba and the United States. The conversation touches upon hope for improved relations and potential collaboration. The speaker references the Obama administration's approach.