Stories from Washington · United States

The Director of the FBI has created whiskey bottles featuring his autograph and the title 'Director of FBI'. One such bottle was reportedly left in Italy during a visit. The Atlantic has published an article about the production of this merchandise.

A truce involving the United States is being described as 'too loud' by a Russian radio source.

A case of Hantavirus has been reported, according to a Washington D.C.

Democratic lawmakers are urging service members to reject illegal orders from the Pentagon.

The Donald Trump administration is conducting a review of foreign relations to ensure alignment with its 'America First' policy. This consular review coincides with the recent revelation of CIA agents operating in Chihuahua and the filing of charges against officials in Sinaloa.

The city of Washington D.C. spent $20 million on bobcats to clear alleyways after past big storms. This expenditure was identified as the biggest line item for additional contractors. The bobcats were used to get garbage and recycling collection back on track.

Recordings reportedly reveal money paid to secure a pardon from Donald Trump. The situation of Trump's brother, for whom efforts are also being made to regain freedom, was also revealed in these recordings.

Lawmakers sent a letter to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) this week, warning that ending the Combined Federal Campaign (CFP) would be "disastrous" for hospitals, food banks, and other organizations. OPM recently decommissioned the CFP's online donation portal.

John Bolton, who served as National Security Advisor during President Trump's first term, believes that the president's social media postings are negatively affecting Iran negotiations. Bolton specifically cited "the very ferocity of its tweets" as a contributing factor.

Caroline Leavitt, the White House Press Secretary, stated that Truth Social is "the most powerful and popular social media platform in the world." She attributed this status to the platform serving as President Trump's authentic voice. Kevin Hassett, director of the White House National Economic Council, stated that AI is currently creating job opportunities.