Stories from Washington · United States

An attorney for a client at the D.C. jail argued that the conditions are harsher than those experienced by convicted murderers and January 6th defendants. The D.C.

The US Secretary of Defense stated that US drones, helicopters, and military aviation have been deployed to secure merchant vessel passage. Ships from the Indian Ocean are being rerouted to pass through Singapore before heading to the Pacific.

Some Americans are reporting that immigration detention centers are being built in their communities with little to no notice given to local governments. Residents claim these facilities are being acquired overnight without public input.

President Donald Trump held a summit for small businesses on Monday. Speaking from the East Room of the White House, Trump stated that small business is to the United States. He described small businesses as the lifeblood of the American economy. He noted that the country is composed of many small businesses that collectively form a large business sector.

Councilmember Breanne Doe announced plans to introduce two amendments to a youth curfew bill. One amendment would establish a sunset provision, limiting the law's effect until 2028, to allow time for youth programs to be implemented.

Entrepreneur and restaurateur Dan Simons hosted Shizu Okusa, founder and CEO of Apothecary, on his podcast. Okusa previously founded Drink, a fresh-pressed juice company.

The White House published an image depicting U.S. President Donald Trump as the character from the serial Mandalorian. This was released on May 4th, known as Star Wars Day.

The defense has concluded its presentation of evidence in the Capitol murder trial.

Police have reported at least 25 illegal street races and takeovers across the county since the start of the year. Fines and jail time are possible penalties for participants.

The United States has requested Taiwan shift 40% of its advanced semiconductor production capacity to the US.