The Washington Broadsheet

What is the White House Press Pool? Here’s how it works.

When the president speaks from the Oval Office, boards Air Force One or travels by motorcade, only a fraction of the journalists who cover the White House can follow him. The reporters,

by Parker Leyden

September 22, 2026

EU President Von der Leyen calls for slower AI race, offers Canada closer ties with European Union

STRASBOURG, France — European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called Wednesday

Kennedy Center closes as Trump ties Renovation to Fight over his Name

The Kennedy Center’s board of trustees voted Tuesday to immediately close the

Iranian Strikes Destroyed or Damaged hundreds of Buildings at U.S. bases, Pentagon Watchdog says

Iranian attacks destroyed or damaged hundreds of buildings and other structures at

Federal Judge Blocks Limits on Foreign Students.

BOSTON — A federal judge on Monday blocked the Trump administration from limiting

Violent Storm Tears through Washington, Toppling Trees and Cutting Power

A powerful line of thunderstorms tore through Washington late Thursday night, unleashing

D.C. Police Officer Dies after being Shot inside Northwest Station

A D.C. police officer died early Monday after suffering a gunshot wound

World News

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Kalshi Refunds Fees After Outrage Over Iran-Linked Prediction Market

Kalshi, a U.S.-regulated prediction market platform, moved this weekend to reimburse users and clarify its rules after widespread criticism over a contract tied to

March 1, 2026

World

U.S. and Israel Strike Iran, Touching Off Wider Middle East Conflict

The United States and Israel launched a coordinated wave of strikes on Iran early Saturday, a sharp escalation that officials said was aimed at

February 28, 2026

War·World

EU Announces 20th Round of Russia Sanctions

BRUSSELS — European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a sweeping new round of sanctions against Russia on Thursday, arguing that only sustained economic pressure

February 6, 2026

European Union·Russia·Ukraine·War·World

EU Launches Investigation of Grok’s AI Image Creation

European regulators on Monday opened a new investigation into X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, after concerns that its AI chatbot, Grok,

January 26, 2026

European Union·World

National

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Judge Halts Defense Department Effort to Punish Mark Kelly Over Remarks

A federal judge on Wednesday blocked the Defense Department from censuring Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) and pursuing a reduction in his retirement rank over

February 12, 2026

Defense·National

The Washington Post Announces Sweeping layoffs, cuts Sports and Books Sections.

WASHINGTON–The Washington Post announced a major reduction in force Wednesday, eliminating entire sections of its newsroom and laying off roughly 300 employees as part of a

February 4, 2026

National

Federal Reserve Chair Warns of Political Pressure after DOJ Subpoenas

WASHINGTON — The chair of the Federal Reserve issued a rare public statement Sunday, accusing the Justice Department of using the threat of criminal prosecution to

January 12, 2026

National·Trump

Judge Blocks Warrantless Immigration Arrests in Washington D.C. in Setback for Trump Administration.

WASHINGTON- A federal judge in Washington on Tuesday blocked the Trump administration from continuing a policy of warrantless civil immigration arrests in the District

December 3, 2025

Crime·Immigration·Local·National

DC / MD / VA

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US Attorney Jeanine Pirro’s Office drops case against Olympic canoeist after Flaws in Reflecting Pool Prosecution

WASHINGTON – Just four weeks after U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro stood before reporters and declared that prosecutors had “tremendous evidence” against Olympic canoeist David

August 1, 2026

Crime·DC·Local·National·Trump

D.C. Police Seek Skate Park Armed Robber from a Viral Video

WASHINGTON – A man armed with a handgun attempted to rob three people at a Northwest Washington skate park, demanding $20 from each before

August 1, 2026

Crime·DC·Local

D.C. Police Lacked Basic Safeguards over Crime Data for more than a Decade, Inspector General finds

Washington’s Metropolitan Police Department went more than a decade without an independent system for ensuring crimes were properly classified, while employees described a culture

July 29, 2026

Crime·DC·Local

Storm Topples Trees, Knocks out Power across Northwest Washington

A fast-moving storm swept through Northwest Washington on Tuesday evening, toppling large trees, bringing down power lines and sending temperatures plunging nearly 15 degrees

July 29, 2026

DC·Local