Former US Olympian David "Davey" Hearn pleaded not guilty to vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, a case drawing national attention amid accusations that the Trump administration is shifting blame for a troubled renovation that led to algae growth and peeling liner.
President Trump's team is pushing for a 250-foot Triumphal Arch by arguing a 1910 D.C. law limiting building heights to 130 feet doesn't apply to federal buildings. The National Capital Planning Commission, historically ruling the law applies to federal projects, will consider this new interpretation.
A Suprema Corte dos EUA, com maioria conservadora formada por Trump, ampliou poderes presidenciais e permitiu restrições a atletas transgênero, mas barrou proposta ousada de restringir cidadania por "direito de nascimento".
A Suprema Corte dos EUA decidiu sobre sete casos importantes para o governo Trump, resultando em três vitórias e quatro derrotas para o presidente. As decisões abrangem cidadania, demissões, votos por correio e direitos de atletas transgênero.
A Suprema Corte dos EUA, por 6 votos a 3, confirmou a cidadania por nascimento, reafirmando o "jus soli" da 14ª Emenda. A decisão rejeita as restrições de Donald Trump, que visavam limitar a cidadania a filhos de imigrantes ou turistas.
Washington, DC settles with protester Sam O'Hara, who played Star Wars' Imperial March near National Guard troops during a 2023 immigration crackdown, for an undisclosed sum, resolving First and Fourth Amendment claims.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a framework deal between Lebanon and Israel after US-mediated talks in Washington, DC. The deal is considered a "first step" with significant work ahead, aiming to restore Lebanon's sovereignty, disarm Hezbollah, and allow Israel to return to its borders. Hezbollah was not party to the talks.
Anthropic's Mythos-class AI models have been offline for two weeks following a Trump administration export control order, sparking intense but slow-moving negotiations. The dispute, stemming from security concerns over AI capabilities, highlights a lack of clear regulatory frameworks and poses significant challenges for Anthropic and the broader US AI industry.
Prazo para inscrições em audiências públicas do USTR sobre tarifas de 25% sobre produtos brasileiros termina hoje. Discussões podem definir próximos capítulos da disputa comercial entre Brasil e EUA.
Janeese Lewis George, a Democratic Socialist, is on track to become Washington, DC's next mayor after winning the Democratic primary. She has vowed to take an aggressive stance against the Trump administration, including ending police cooperation with ICE. Her victory would make her the first member of the Democratic Socialists of America to lead the district.
Several US states and Washington DC are holding primary elections this week, a key step towards the November midterm elections. Races in Alabama, California, Georgia, and Oklahoma, as well as the capital, will select party candidates and test political sway, including President Trump's influence.
US officials met with AI firm Anthropic to discuss export controls on its advanced AI models, imposed due to jailbreaking concerns. Talks concluded without lifting the controls, as the administration believes guardrails can be disabled, granting access to powerful cybersecurity capabilities. Anthropic disputes the severity of the concerns.
Donald Trump anunciou em rede social que um acordo para o fim da guerra com o Irã está concluído e ordenou o fim do bloqueio militar na região. A assinatura do acordo está prevista para sexta-feira (19), na Suíça.
UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria shoved interim champion Justin Gaethje during a final news conference in Washington, DC, ahead of their headlining bout. A federal judge also ruled against a lawsuit seeking to halt the event, dubbed "UFC Freedom 250," which is scheduled to take place on President Trump's 80th birthday.
Washington insiders gathered at a gala to discuss Pope Leo XIV's encyclical on AI, but the event highlighted the industry's focus on profit over papal doctrine. Political maneuvering around AI regulation, particularly involving Donald Trump, remains chaotic and influenced by lobbying.
Israel and Lebanon agreed to a US-brokered ceasefire in Washington, DC, contingent on Hezbollah ceasing all fire and withdrawing operatives from southern Lebanon. The deal aims for Lebanese forces to control territory, excluding non-state actors, but faces uncertainty due to Hezbollah's non-participation.
O Financial Times analisa que medidas dos EUA contra o Brasil, como novas tarifas e classificação de facções como terroristas, criaram "tempestade política" pré-eleitoral, rompendo trégua entre Lula e Trump e beneficiando oposição.
O governo dos EUA abandonou a iniciativa de um "fundo anti-instrumentalização" que compensaria com dinheiro público pessoas que alegam perseguição política. A medida, criticada como "corrupção" e "caixa político", visava resolver um processo de Trump contra a Receita Federal.
Governo brasileiro e oposição trocam acusações sobre a proposta dos EUA de taxar produtos brasileiros em 25%. A base de apoio de Lula chama a medida de "tariflávio", culpando Flávio Bolsonaro, enquanto a oposição culpa o governo Lula.
EUA anunciam tarifa de 25% sobre produtos brasileiros, mas isentam itens como carnes, frutas, minerais, café e aeronaves. A medida, justificada por práticas comerciais "irrazoáveis" do Brasil, visa pressionar o governo Lula. Negociações continuam.
Iniciativa de Donald Trump para criar fundo que compensaria vítimas de "instrumentalização" política sofre críticas de democratas e republicanos. Considerado "morto por enquanto", o fundo visava indenizar aliados e resolver processo contra o IRS.
Waymo has started mapping Arlington and Alexandria in Virginia, a prerequisite for launching autonomous ride-hailing, though no immediate commercial plans are announced and state regulations are pending.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrived at Joint Base Andrews near Washington on Monday to begin a four-day state visit to the United States. The British monarch and queen consort were welcomed by President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump at the White House South Portico, where they shared tea in the Green Room and viewed a White House-shaped beehive installed by the first lady. The royal couple later attended a garden party at the British ambassador's residence, greeting guests including Olympic diving champion Tom Daley, football player Esme Morgan, and US House Speaker Mike Johnson.
Senator Elizabeth Warren warned at a Vanderbilt Policy Accelerator event that AI companies' massive spending and borrowing practices create parallels to the 2008 financial crisis. She cited opaque financing from private credit funds without regulatory oversight, and called for a new digital regulator and refusal to bail out the industry.
