Stories from Washington DC · United States

Prosecutor St Van Dyke has been charged with wire fraud and the theft of non-public government information. The charges follow his withdrawal of winnings from a Polymarket account on the day of a major operation. Polymarket has referred the matter to the Department of Justice and is cooperating with investigations.

The U.S. Department of Justice has dropped its criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. The probe originally focused on renovation costs at the Federal Reserve headquarters that the Trump administration claimed were over budget. This decision follows a federal judge's recent ruling quashing subpoenas issued by prosecutors to the central bank.

Major artificial intelligence suppliers are reportedly in significant debate with the Pentagon regarding access to their systems. Some leading AI groups are refusing to grant the Pentagon full control, citing concerns about complete automation. This discussion highlights the complex relationship between AI developers and military entities, particularly concerning data security and control.

The FIFA World Cup 2026 match between the United States and Paraguay has been identified as the most expensive fixture in the group stages. Official data indicates ticket prices reaching $3,000 per seat for the 40,000-capacity event. This highlights the high commercial demand for matches hosted in the United States.

The 'Official Trump' cryptocurrency token experienced a significant market correction, dropping 18.1% to a price of $2.54.

A basketball game involving the Washington Wizards nearly escalated into a shootout due to a conflict between players.

A US farm bill is criticized for favoring large agricultural corporations and pesticide use over soil health and small farmers. An RFK Jr. campaign is mentioned as a missed opportunity to address food system issues.

The United States is reviewing Spain's membership in NATO following the country's refusal to allow the use of its military bases for strikes against Iran.

Debates have intensified in Washington regarding how military operations against Iran can continue after May 1. Colombian senators and deputies are scheduled to vote this Thursday on whether to annul a presidential veto. Senator Tim Kaine, a Democrat from Virginia, disputed claims that President Trump is not bound by the War Powers Resolution. Kaine stated he does not believe the statute supports the administration's position regarding the Iran ceasefire. US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth argued during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing that President Trump is not required to comply with the War Powers Resolution. Hegseth suggested that the ceasefire beginning earlier this month may allow the administration to bypass the requirement to seek congressional approval for military action extending beyond 60 days.

A new animated series, 'Stranger Things: Tales from '85,' is set to explore events between the second and third seasons of the original show. The series will feature new characters and monsters, set during winter, with a new voice cast.