Stories from Washington D.C. · United States

A deficit has been reported in the U.S.'s balance of payments. This term refers to the total amount of money flowing in and out of the country.

Nick Stewart has been appointed to a new role, bringing experience from Capitol Hill, the State Department under the first Trump administration, and the UN. His work has focused on Middle East, Iran, and national security issues.

A new round of talks is scheduled to take place next Thursday and Friday in Washington. These discussions occur amidst economic repercussions due to the war with Iran, which economists are warning about. These discussions are proceeding despite Hezbollah's opposition to direct negotiations, and a call has been made for a cessation of attacks, disarmament, and addressing the roots of the conflict.

Washington D.C. Chief Financial Officer Glenn Lee requires his staff to come into the office only twice per month, a policy independent of Mayor Muriel Bowser's order for city workers to return most days.

The US Secretary of State stated that a recent meeting served to maintain strength. The specific topic or counterpart of the discussion was not detailed in the broadcast.

Former President Obama expressed a wish for everyone to 'go back to their spaces, to their corner,' according to a radio broadcast. The statement was made in a general context without further elaboration on specific policy or events.

A speech is scheduled to be given in the White House Rose Garden tomorrow at 1 AM Korean time.

Officials in Washington D.C. are accused of routinely misclassifying crimes to improve the city's data.

The Wall Street Journal reported that President Trump called FDA Commissioner Marty McCarr. The president of Trabzonspor confirmed yesterday that the club had been approached by 'the Reds', referring to Benfica.

President Donald Trump recently hosted children in the Oval Office, asking one if they thought they could beat him in a fight. A UGOV poll indicated 39% of Republicans believed the president would win such a skirmish, while 33% thought they could defeat him. The poll also showed 75% of Democrats were confident they could beat Trump in a physical confrontation. The main highlight yesterday was a meeting between Brazilian President Lula and Donald Trump. President Lula stated that Trump looks better when smiling and asked the American president to smile more. Brazilian President Lula offered to help the White House dialogue on Cuba's situation. Lula stated he heard from President Trump that there would be no invasion of the Caribbean country, though the interpreter's translation accuracy was noted as uncertain.