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Washington’s Salvadorans Approve of El Salvador’s President
The Kilmar Abrego Garcia deportation battle did not spark comments—but President Nayib Bukele seemed popular among Salvadorans in the U.S. capital.
Police at Jan. 6 Capitol Rally Ask Supreme Court to Protect Identities in Dispute
The Washington Supreme Court ruled in February that the officers do not have a right to remain anonymous.
Trump Signs Order to Move Federal Offices Outside of Washington
The White House said the order will help empower agencies to move closer to the people they serve.
2 Planes Clip Wings at Reagan Airport With Several Lawmakers Onboard
No injuries were reported in the incident, which damaged the winglets on both aircraft.
Chinese Economy Would Collapse If US Buyers Cut Support, Says Trump’s China Envoy Pick
David Perdue, a former Fortune 500 CEO and senator, pledges to educate Americans about the dangers posed by communist China.
US Sanctions Chinese, Hong Kong Officials for Undermining City’s Freedoms, Persecuting Activists Abroad
The action targets the officials for their role in ‘coercing, arresting, detaining, or imprisoning’ dissidents in Hong Kong and abroad.
Passenger Plane and Air Force Jet Divert to Avoid Collision at Reagan National
Delta Flight 2983 was cleared for takeoff on March 28, about the same time that four U.S. Air Force T-38s were inbound for a flyover of Arlington Cemetery.
Trump Signs Order Cracking Down on Crime, Homeless Encampments in DC
The order creates a task force to make the nation’s capital ’safe and beautiful.’
Measles Cases Rise in Texas as DC Confirms New Case
As of March 25, Texas has seen 327 confirmed measles cases.
Students, Teachers Hold ‘Study-In’ to Protest Education Department Closure
Protesters and supporters said they fear axing the Department of Education will hurt learning outcomes.
Trump Says Not Sharing China War Plans With Musk, Citing Business Conflicts
Trump cited the Tesla CEO’s business ties with China that could have an influence on him.
Husband of Former Rep. Cori Bush Charged With COVID-19 Relief Fraud
Cortney Merritts faces federal wire fraud charges linked to allegedly fraudulent pandemic aid applications totaling more than $20,000.
House Lawmakers Propose Bills to Counter Beijing’s Transnational Repression in the US
The measures would dedicate personnel, training, and resources to monitor transnational repression from authoritarian regimes and protect target groups.
US Sanctions Thai Officials for Deporting Uyghurs to China
The policy will apply to current and former foreign officials for deporting Uyghurs or members of other ethnic or religious groups with ‘protection concerns.’
House Republicans Introduce Legislation to Ban Chinese Nationals From Obtaining US Student Visas
‘Congress needs to end China’s exploitation of our student visa program,’ Rep. Riley Moore said.
FAA Orders Permanent Restrictions on Helicopter Route Near Washington Airport
The FAA will implement urgent recommendations from investigators examining the deadly Jan. 29 crash.
Trump Says Washington Mayor Must Clean Up Homeless Encampments
The federal government will clean up the ‘unsightly’ encampments if the mayor’s office is unable to, President Donald Trump said.
US Charges 12 Chinese Hackers, Officials for Cyber Operation Whose Targets Included The Epoch Times
China’s state-backed hacking is ‘one of the greatest and most persistent threats to U.S. national security,’ the State Department said.
