Washington Wizards News
Trump remarks aside, U.S. forces, Somali allies hunting terrorists in Africa
President Trump's scornful dismissal last week of Somali immigrants -- they've "contributed nothing" to the U.S., he said -- created a stir in Washington, but in the long-troubled African nation…
Source: Washington Times
Florida sues medical associations for endorsing 'gender-affirming care' for minors
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier on Tuesday sued three prominent medical associations for promoting "gender-affirming care" for minors, accusing them of misleading families on the drawbacks of…
Source: Washington Times
Zelenskyy defends refusal to cede land to Russia as he rallies European support
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has reaffirmed his strong refusal to cede any territory, resisting U.S. pressure for painful concessions to Russia as he moved ahead Tuesday to rally more…
Source: Washington Times
Two of Trump's peace deals at risk as fighting surges in Congo and at Cambodia-Thailand border
At least two of several agreements aimed at ending global conflicts that President Donald Trump has hailed as evidence of his negotiating prowess are in trouble and at risk of collapsing.
Source: Washington Times
Californian pleads guilty to 2 counts of grand larceny in $50K Pokemon card heist in Fairfax
A California man pleaded guilty Monday to two counts of grand larceny after stealing Pokemon cards worth thousands, as well as a designer bag, from a home in Fairfax, Virginia, in July.
Source: Washington Times
Navy secretary announces new frigate program after canceling future Constellation-class warships
Navy Secretary John Phelan confirmed that his service branch still needs frigates despite axing the years-behind-schedule Constellation-class warship program.
Source: Washington Times
Netanyahu behind stalled Israel-Syria negotiations, says report
Syria and Israel were preparing to sign a U.S.-brokered security agreement at the U.N. General Assembly in September until Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu backed out at the last minute,…
Source: Washington Times
Trump threatens funding for Chicago transit after woman set on fire
President Donald Trump's administration is threatening to pull federal funding for public transportation in Chicago unless the city tightens security after a man allegedly set a woman on fire inside a…
Source: Washington Times
Senate report details 22 Americans caught in crosshairs of Trump's mass deportation sweep
A report from Senate Democrats accuses Homeland Security of sweeping Americans up in its push to deport illegal immigrants, including some detained for more than a day, seemingly in defiance of…
Source: Washington Times
Soccer peace prize for Trump triggers complaints about Infantino to FIFA ethics investigators
FIFA President Gianni Infantino's public support for Donald Trump and a peace prize awarded to the U.S. president are the subjects of formal complaints to the global soccer body's ethics…
Source: Washington Times
Florida set to execute man convicted in 1989 home invasion killing
A man convicted of stabbing a woman to death during a home invasion robbery more than 30 years ago is scheduled to be executed Tuesday evening in Florida.
Source: Washington Times
Rep. Lauren Boebert used campaign funds to see Kid Rock, FEC filings show
Rep. Lauren Boebert spent thousands of dollars in campaign contributions to visit singer Kid Rock, who is rumored to be her boyfriend.
Source: Washington Times
Jonathan Kuminga is the no-brainer move the Wizards cant overlook
Jonathan Kuminga is the perfect trade target for the Wizards.
Source: Wiz of Awes
Australia caught between U.S. demands, China's economic leverage
Australia's concerns about China's rising might and jitters about America's commitment to its Pacific allies were not eased by this week's meetings between top officials from Sydney and the Trump…
Source: Washington Times
Texas Rep. Marc Veasey leaving Congress to pursue Democratic bid for county judge seat
Texas Rep. Marc Veasey announced he's not seeking reelection, aiming instead for the Democratic nomination for Tarrant County judge.
Source: Washington Times
The Wizards may already have an escape route from their Cam Whitmore problem
The Wizards may have an escape for their Cam Whitmore problem on the horizon.
Source: Wiz of Awes
'Makary must go': Fed-up pro-lifers want FDA chief fired for lack of action on abortion pill
A major pro-life group called Tuesday for the firing of Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary, citing reports that the agency is putting off a safety review of the abortion pill until…
Source: Washington Times
Mother, grandmother arrested in Texas after 2-year-old spotted wandering barefoot in woods overnight
The mother and grandmother of a 2-year-old girl in San Antonio were arrested after cameras spotted the little girl barefoot and alone in a wooded area overnight.
Source: Washington Times
41% of young voters support outsourcing government decisions to AI, survey finds
A recent poll finds that 41% of young voters would support outsourcing most state and federal policy decisions to an artificial intelligence capable of running the government more efficiently.
Source: Washington Times
Storm systems bring heavy rain to the Pacific Northwest and a wintry mix to the Upper Midwest
The first of a series of powerful storms hit the Pacific Northwest on Tuesday, dumping heavy rain, swelling rivers and prompting high water rescues, authorities said.
Source: Washington Times
