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Amid Trump’s ‘war on fraud,’ lawmakers turn to investigating $200 billion in Covid relief funds

Amid Trump’s ‘war on fraud,’ lawmakers turn to investigating $200 billion in Covid relief funds

by Melody Xu | Feb 26, 2026 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON — In the longest State of the Union address to date, President Donald Trump on Tuesday declared a “war on fraud.”  The next day, senators met to denounce fraud in post-Covid federal relief programs. The Small Business Administration failed to thoroughly...
By the minute: How Trump filled record-breaking State of the Union

By the minute: How Trump filled record-breaking State of the Union

by Marissa Fernandez and Ben Shapiro | Feb 26, 2026 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump delivered the longest State of the Union in history at almost 108 minutes Tuesday night. He began the address to Congress, which totaled more than 10,000 words, by stating that America is the “hottest country” in the world. Trump...
U.S. launches “Pax Silica” coalition to counter China’s commercial dominance

U.S. launches “Pax Silica” coalition to counter China’s commercial dominance

by Anisha Iqbal | Feb 25, 2026 | Business, Featured

WASHINGTON –– The Trump administration announced Tuesday they plan to formalize a new economic security coalition designed to counter China’s dominance in rare minerals and artificial intelligence infrastructure. “The nation that controls the industrial foundation of...
Washington Spirit fans channel activism pitchside with ‘Free DC’

Washington Spirit fans channel activism pitchside with ‘Free DC’

by Desiree Luo | Dec 16, 2025 | Featured, Living

WASHINGTON — As Gotham FC and the Washington Spirit sought to get on the board during the NWSL Championship on Nov. 22, both teams’ respective supporters’ groups faced one another from opposite sides of PayPal Park.  But when the clock hit 51:00, the stadium united in...
Exclusive: Rep. Jasmine Crockett discusses entry into race for Senate seat in Texas

Exclusive: Rep. Jasmine Crockett discusses entry into race for Senate seat in Texas

by Gabe Hawkins | Dec 11, 2025 | Featured, Politics, Topics

WASHINGTON — Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) announced her candidacy Monday for the United States Senate, taking on long-serving incumbent John Cornyn (R-Texas).  Crockett, a progressive lawmaker in her sophomore term, has already secured significant support from her...
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