Stories from Washington DC · United States

China aimed to signal its arrival on the global stage during the period leading up to the Beijing Olympics. The country sought to present itself to the world.

The US military and Big Tech are funders of academia, influencing innovation towards their objectives. This dynamic is seen as enabling control over research directions.

Nineteen substances have been classified as potentially posing safety risks.

The president has requested $604 million in taxpayer funds for the NATO security investment program. This amount is intended to fully cover America's commitments to NATO.

The U.S. Department of Justice has demanded that Apple and Google reveal the identities of over 100,000 users of a popular car-tinkering application. This action raises privacy concerns regarding users of the app. The specifics of the demands and the targeted users were not immediately clear. Department of Justice made demands on the House floor. The US Department of Justice is demanding that major technology companies unmask users who have posted content deemed illegal. Major technology companies in the United States are facing demands from the Department of Justice for user data.

An Army unit was instructed not to travel to the airport shortly before departure. Most of the unit's equipment has already arrived in Europe and is awaiting use. This deployment occurs amid a travel warning for the region.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signed a memo directing a brigade combat team to be moved out of Europe. Some troops had already been sent to Poland. The specific brigade and the exact destination within Europe were not disclosed.

U.S. Attorney Janine Pierrot stated that four categories of crime are being prosecuted in the District of Columbia. These include murder, sexual assault, robbery, and burglary, along with armed offenses related to these crimes.

House Speaker Mike Johnson indicated that the House Ethics Committee is overwhelmed with misconduct cases. This statement follows recent resignations by Representatives Gonzales and Swalwell due to sexual misconduct allegations.

The Director of the United States Marshal Service spoke about the agency's operations. This statement was made during an event in Washington D.C. Marshal Service, Gadi Sor alta, stated that operations are ongoing and not yet complete.