Stories from Washington D.C. · United States

President Donald Trump signed paperwork for the new Surgeon General nominee in the White House Oval Office on Thursday. The nomination follows a period where the path forward for the nominee, Dr. Nicole Sapphire, stalled in the Senate.

A recent poll conducted by a major company indicates that 61% of Americans believe attacking Iran would be a mistake. The survey results highlight growing domestic skepticism regarding the impact of war on the cost of living in the United States. The report notes that current military successes are being viewed with doubt by the American public. New reporting indicates 61 percent of Americans view an attack on Iran as a major mistake. The EPA, FBI, CISA, and NSA issued a joint cybersecurity advisory regarding Iranian-affiliated cyber attacks targeting water systems. A joint poll by The Washington Post, ABC News, and Ipsos indicates that 61% of Americans believe the use of military force in Iran was a wrong decision. This figure matches levels of social discontent recorded in polls from 2006 and the early 1900s.

US gasoline inventories reached 222 million barrels as of April 24, marking a 10-year low compared to the annual average of 240 million barrels. An oil industry executive warned that the market could face a turning point in June, potentially leading to business closures and recession. This decline occurs amid inflation concerns linked to the conflict in Iran. US reserves for gasoline are at the lowest level for this time of year in approximately 10 years. Additionally, reserves for crude oil, diesel, and jet fuel are also at low levels. Morgan Stanley issued a warning regarding an imminent and sharp decline in United States gasoline inventories. Experts at the bank project inventories could drop to 198 million barrels by the end of the current summer season. The projected shortage is attributed to disrupted imports caused by the Hormuz Strait crisis, according to the report.

The Trump administration has approached an unusual potential operator to take over control of Langston, a public golf course in Washington. Officials with the Interior Department asked the NFL team's charitable foundation last month about overseeing the course. The move follows discussions regarding the management of the site. The source did not specify which NFL team's foundation is involved. The facility is located approximately one mile from the site of the future Commanders stadium. A team spokesperson told WTOP that the foundation is studying the needs of the course. However, a source connected to the Commanders told The Washington Post that the team is unlikely to take on the project. Mayor Muriel Bowser issued an emergency order stating the project falls outside the charitable foundation's scope of work.

The President announced via a Truth Social post that the United States is considering higher tariffs on European Union metals. European Commissioner for Trade spokesman Olaf Gill stated the EU remains committed to a predictable transatlantic trade relationship. The deal reached with EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen last summer had set a 15 percent tariff on most goods. Brussels previously suspended a 93 billion euro commercial retaliation package against the United States for six months in January. Authorities in Mali are also reportedly dealing with militants blockading roads leading to several cities, including the capital. The announcement comes amid rising tensions between the US and European allies regarding Middle East conflicts.

DC police have shut down the bridge leading to Navy Yard following a protest. The closure is currently in effect, according to reports. A manager at Atlas Brew Works near Anacostia is monitoring the implications of the closure.

President Trump has nominated Lieutenant General Douglas Schiess to succeed General B. Space Force Chief of Space Operations. Schiess previously served at a Space Center in Florida. Chance is mentioned in relation to the U.S. A Trump administration task force claimed wide-ranging discrimination against Christians under the Biden administration. The report cited issues in education, tax law, and federal prosecution. Progressive groups have dismissed the findings of the report. As he departed the White House, Donald Trump stated he would not seek congressional approval for the use of military forces. He claimed the War Powers Act is totally unconstitutional. He questioned why the administration should be different from previous ones. The decision follows the expiration of the US War Powers Resolution deadline.

President Donald Trump sent a message to Congress stating that hostilities which began on February 28, 2026, have ended. President Trump stated that no exchange of fire has occurred between United States and Iranian forces since April 6. Hostilities between the US and Iran have ceased, with no exchange of fire reported since April 7. This follows a message to the US Congress regarding the cessation of hostile acts. naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz remains in effect despite the lack of direct fire exchange between the U.S. Congress is currently on a one-week recess, preventing any votes on related legislation. Trump stated that lethal operations initiated on February 28 against Iran have concluded. The report noted that approximately 400 oil tankers are currently held in the Strait of Hormuz.

United States GDP grew by only 1.4 percent in the fourth quarter. The US economy grew at an annual rate of 2 percent in the first quarter of 2026. This figure fell below analyst expectations of 2.3 percent growth. The growth follows a contraction recorded in the previous quarter. The Eurozone is currently approaching stagflation due to energy price pressures.

U.S. lawmakers and industry leaders are reviewing a proposal to designate data centers as standalone critical infrastructure. The evaluation aims to determine if the sector requires specific regulatory protections and oversight.