Stories from Washington D.C. · United States

Howard Lutnick donated $5 million to House Republicans shortly before his testimony in the Epstein case. The donation was made to House Republicans, according to a report.

A draft executive order has been proposed that would establish deadlines for the implementation of quantum encryption. The order aims to accelerate the adoption of new encryption standards.

A report indicates that U.S. government agencies are not adequately prepared for the increasing costs associated with making research papers freely accessible.

Opal Lee, who was 89 years old when she advocated for Juneteenth to become a federal holiday, is now celebrating her 100th birthday. She previously walked from Texas to Washington D.C.

Former officials suggest that the absence of USAID likely slowed the detection and response to Ebola. This indicates a potential impact on public health crisis management.

Funding for the Secret Service's security operations, linked to the East Wing Modernization Project, is facing removal. This is due to Republican parliamentary and vote-count obstacles, as well as anticipated backlash from Donald Trump.

The U.S. Six Ethereum addresses associated with drug proceeds laundering have been designated. This action targets key figures within the drug trafficking network.

A social media post expressed strong gratitude to the Capitol Police for their continued defense of democracy, Congress, and the country. Capitol on January 6, 2021, have filed a lawsuit to block payouts from a $1.8 billion fund.

Representative Lucy McBath stated that current attacks are part of a broader effort to revive Jim Crow-era barriers and suppress Black voters. She linked these actions to the Supreme Court's dismantling of the Voting Rights Act. The Supreme Court's recent decision is sending shock waves through the nation.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has reportedly fired two leaders of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. The panel is influential in guiding medical screening and prevention guidelines. has dismissed the leaders of a group responsible for setting guidelines for health screenings.