Stories from Washington · United States

A serious crash involving several vehicles and a pedestrian occurred near the intersection of Georgia Avenue and Connecticut Avenue. The incident happened a little over an hour ago. Traffic is currently diverted from Colesville Road to Georgia Avenue.

District Judge Colleen McMahon condemned the Trump administration for engaging in blatant viewpoint discrimination. The ruling follows a series of reports regarding the cutting of research institutions as part of a cost-cutting drive led by Elon Musk.

Representatives from Israel and Lebanon are scheduled to hold their third round of talks in Washington from May 11 to May 15. Previous rounds of ambassador-level talks occurred on April 14th and 23rd. The report mentions discussions about the role of religious and ethnic minorities in public safety and building a harmonious society. Specific details regarding the participants have not been released. The talks follow a temporary ceasefire that began on April 7 and was extended by President Trump on April 23. Beirut and Tel Aviv will hold their third round of talks next week in Washington. According to US State Department officials and an Israeli news source, Israel and Lebanon will hold a third round of talks in Washington D.C. The reports, citing U.S. A temporary ceasefire began on April 7th and was expected to last 10 days. The report did not specify attendees or other details.

The United States has announced that a meeting between Lebanon and Israel will take place next week.

Urban planner staffer Michael Weil presented a White House proposal for preservation measures at the U.S. Capitol building. The project includes masonry preservation such as repointing, sealant replacement, and stone restoration to mitigate staining, cracking, and chipping on the exterior. The proposal also includes painting the building exterior in white to visually align it with the Eisenhower Executive Office. This discussion occurred at a meeting of the National Capitol Planning Commission.

The military times reports that a capable drone, which can carry small bombs and weapons, costs approximately $3,000 to $3,500. The military drone known as the 'Predator' is estimated to cost between $3,000 and $3,500, making it a capable unmanned aerial vehicle.

An executive order by President Trump has reclassified NASA as a national intelligence and security agency. The move is intended to align the agency with space militarization goals and a stance against climate science.

International tourism in Washington DC has decreased by 4 percent, according to Destination DC representative Elliot Ferguson. Ferguson stated that many international travelers are expressing wariness about visiting the capital due to safety concerns. Local officials are attempting to combat this perception by highlighting the city's safety. The decline follows the hosting of World Pride last year. experienced an overall increase in visitors during 2025, but international tourism to the capital dropped by 4%. Elliot Ferguson of Destination DC attributed this decline to international travelers' fears regarding safety, which the organization is actively working to address. International visitor numbers were also lower during the World Pride event hosted last year.

Donald Trump told the American media outlet ABC that his retaliatory strikes against Iran were merely a "small slap on the wrist." The comments follow recent military escalations in the region. The report noted recent tensions involving the United Arab Emirates two days prior. He has set a June 1st deadline for immigration funding. Former President Trump stated that the conflict has not ended and is still dragging on after two months, referring to the issues to be resolved as 'small problems'. The source mentioned that the conflict has been ongoing for two months, and Trump previously boasted that Iran had no more targets to attack, only minor issues to resolve. He also faces domestic issues regarding war powers, as presidential authorization for war exceeding six months requires congressional approval.

Meta has signed a $500 million contract with Scale AI to expand its data usage capabilities. Scale AI will assist in analyzing Pentago's large datasets to support military decision-making processes.