Stories from Washington DC · United States

Lawmakers sent a letter to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) this week, warning that ending the Combined Federal Campaign (CFP) would be "disastrous" for hospitals, food banks, and other organizations. OPM recently decommissioned the CFP's online donation portal.

A call has been made to stop Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from entering schools, libraries, community centers, and polling locations.

Rosa County Sheriff's Office received approximately $250,000, and Franklin County Sheriff's Office received $48,460, from a federal program. This program, known as 287G, grants local police authority to arrest undocumented individuals in the field.

The exchange of fire between the United States and Iran has impacted market sentiment, according to a report from RTHK.

Trade talks between the US and China are focused on mutual interests, with the US seeking market access and China desiring access to high-end chips.

A U.S. A US travel and tourism website has published an article suggesting that airship operations could become a attraction for domestic and international tourists.

Washington DC spent more than $60 million to clear 'Snow Creek', a dense mix of snow and sleet, according to local reports.

A serious crash involving several vehicles and a pedestrian occurred near the intersection of Georgia Avenue and Connecticut Avenue. The incident happened a little over an hour ago. Traffic is currently diverted from Colesville Road to Georgia Avenue.

District Judge Colleen McMahon condemned the Trump administration for engaging in blatant viewpoint discrimination. The ruling follows a series of reports regarding the cutting of research institutions as part of a cost-cutting drive led by Elon Musk.

Representatives from Israel and Lebanon are scheduled to hold their third round of talks in Washington from May 11 to May 15. Previous rounds of ambassador-level talks occurred on April 14th and 23rd. The report mentions discussions about the role of religious and ethnic minorities in public safety and building a harmonious society. Specific details regarding the participants have not been released. The talks follow a temporary ceasefire that began on April 7 and was extended by President Trump on April 23. Beirut and Tel Aviv will hold their third round of talks next week in Washington. According to US State Department officials and an Israeli news source, Israel and Lebanon will hold a third round of talks in Washington D.C. The reports, citing U.S. A temporary ceasefire began on April 7th and was expected to last 10 days. The report did not specify attendees or other details.