Stories from Washington D.C. · United States

The U.S. China has reported record spending on research and development, alongside investment in basic research. The exact figure was not immediately available. Credit card debt has reached all-time highs, prompting National Debt Relief to notify consumers about debt relief options. The debt level was reported in Washington D.C. The current debt level is a concern for the economy. The Kenyan President also addressed national debt and external loans. Bitcoin has surpassed the $80,000 threshold, reaching a new price point. China has become a major target country for international intellectual property bureaus. This development comes as the Supreme Court lifted a stay of execution for an individual on Thursday, with the execution carried out hours later. This milestone reflects ongoing government spending and borrowing.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has approved $25.8 billion in defense arms sales to Israel, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Qatar. The approval was noted in a social media post.

The Trump administration is planning to establish a "Truth and Justice Commission" with a budget of $1.776 billion. This commission is intended to fund payouts for individuals who allege they were targeted by the government. The initiative would utilize taxpayer funds to channel public resources for these payments.

Multiple German broadcasters reported that Donald Trump expects Kevin Warshsch to be appointed to the Federal Reserve. Sources indicated Trump wants appointees who will follow his directives.

President Trump has returned to the White House following a high-stakes summit in China. Few details have been released regarding economic agreements reached between the two countries.

The US is moving to end job protections for hundreds of health department workers. This overhaul will give the president more power to hire and fire up to 50,000 career federal employees. This policy change could affect numerous healthcare professionals.

China has agreed to buy 200 Boeing airplanes and a large quantity of soybeans from American farmers. However, few specifics were confirmed, and no trade-specific details were provided.

A US Senator has proposed a new bill to regulate artificial intelligence. The bill aims to establish guidelines for artificial intelligence. A new bill proposing regulations for artificial intelligence has been introduced in the United States.

Tracy Beth Høeg has departed as the chief of the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER). Lizzy leads STAT's coverage of the FDA, focusing on the intersection of politics and drug regulation. The void in leadership at the Food and Drug Administration is reportedly growing.

The U.S. Military has extracted a Venezuelan leader. President Trump announced the operation, stating that a terrorist is dead. The leader was taken to Washington D.C. The operation was a surprise to the US Congress and the world.