Stories from Washington D.C. · United States

House Democrats have gathered the necessary 218 signatures to bypass Speaker Mike Johnson. They aim to force a vote on sanctions against Russia and aid for Ukraine. The sanctions aim to target specific individuals and entities.

A new round of peace talks between Lebanon and Israel is scheduled for later today in the U.S. State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigut confirmed the talks in a statement. The current peace deal framework is set to expire Sunday.

American Bitcoin shares have surged following the activation of 11,000 Bitcoin miners by a firm backed by Trump.

A US judge has lifted sanctions that were imposed on the United Nations. The specific rapporteur and the nature of the sanctions were not disclosed. A federal judge has blocked US sanctions against Francesca Albanese, a UN expert on occupied Palestinian territories.

A Special Marine Warning has been issued for the Baltimore, MD/Washington DC area. The warning is in effect until 10:00 PM EDT on May 13.

Republican officials are being criticized for attempting to include $1 billion in the ICE funding bill for a vanity ballroom project. Critics argue taxpayer money is not needed for this purpose. The source mentioned that the government has been increasingly compelled to provide funding.

Adrian Boafo, a state lawmaker, is reportedly receiving funding from a crypto super PAC and Democratic insiders for a key House primary. Boafo also works as a top lobbyist for Oracle.

Dr. Marty Makary, head of the Food and Drug Administration, is resigning. His tenure faced months of complaints from health industry executives and anti-abortion activists. His resignation followed weeks of pressure. The New York Times reported on the event.

A federal program that subsidizes airlines to operate in small and rural communities may have its budget cut by half. This reduction could lead to the elimination of flight options for some areas.

President Trump is leading a delegation of US company executives, including those from Apple, Goldman Sachs, and Tesla, on a visit to China. This move mirrors similar trade missions previously undertaken by German, British, and French leaders.