Stories from Washington D.C. · United States

Millions of people participated in May Day marches across dozens of US cities including Chicago, Washington D.C., and Los Angeles. The demonstrations are occurring in conjunction with International Workers' Day.

The New York Times reports the United States requires a larger and more flexible industrial capacity to manage China's economic and military growth in the coming years. The report suggests Congress should pass laws to assist the private sector in increasing production capacity. Additionally, the newspaper indicates the US should prioritize cooperation with other industrialized democracies. The United States needs to invest in drone technologies and increase production of cheap, single-use weapons. A discussion highlighted the United States' ability to scale defense production for items such as ships and drones. The speaker noted that during the COVID-19 pandemic, it required a "COVID disaster" to mobilize companies like General Motors to build ventilators and 3M to produce masks.

The Sackler family will relinquish control of the company according to a statement. Attorney General Leticia James stated the firm put profits over people. The company's operations will be reorganized into a new nonprofit entity called NOAA Pharma.

The US Treasury is launching a cybersecurity information-sharing initiative specifically for the digital asset industry. This program aims to provide the cryptocurrency sector with intelligence at no cost to bolster defenses.

Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser will deliver the keynote address at the 158th commencement ceremony. The event is scheduled to begin at 7:05 tonight. The ceremony follows the mayor's three terms in office.

The first tranche of PEPFAR data released since 2020 shows large decreases in the number of people newly tested, diagnosed, and treated for HIV. While some countries are sustaining people on treatment, the data indicates a decline in key metrics.

The former chief science officer for the U.S. foreign aid by dismantling existing structures. might withhold life-saving treatments to secure mineral rights in other countries.

NASA plans to deploy landers to the moon on a near monthly cadence beginning in early 2027. The program involves a large grant portfolio supporting university research and a highly competitive internship program that selects the top 1% of applicants. Students in the United States and globally are currently developing hardware for these upcoming lunar missions. The initiative aims to increase interest in space exploration among younger generations.

The Donald Trump administration is considering the possibility of softening policies regarding oil and gas, according to a Reuters report.

The Agriculture Department is planning to move most employees working in food assistance programs to hubs across the country. These employees belong to the Food and Nutrition Service.