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Trump seeks crown as world peacemaker, brokering truce in central Africa

9 hours ago | washingtonpost.com | Michael Birnbaum |Jonathan Edwards |Katharine Houreld |Adam Taylor

Trump seeks crown as world peacemaker, brokering truce in central Africa (washingtonpost.com) Trump seeks crown as world peacemaker, brokering truce in central Africa By Michael Birnbaum; Jonathan Edwards; Katharine Houreld; Adam Taylor 2025062800050100 President Donald Trump celebrated a U.S.-brokered peace agreement between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo in an Oval Office ceremony Friday, touting the potential pause in a decades-long conflict as he sought to build his image as...
Mamdani faces Islamophobic attacks from GOP lawmakers, commentators

11 hours ago | washingtonpost.com | Dylan Wells

Mamdani faces Islamophobic attacks from GOP lawmakers, commentators (washingtonpost.com) Mamdani faces Islamophobic attacks from GOP lawmakers, commentators By Dylan Wells 2025062721340300 Zohran Mamdani, who is poised to become the Democratic nominee in New York's mayoral race, is facing a barrage of Islamophobic attacks from some Republican lawmakers and commentators, drawing condemnations from Muslim rights leaders. Rep.
2025 Spring All-Met: Boys’ track and field first team, relays, honorable mention

19 hours ago | washingtonpost.com | Eli Cohen

2025 Spring All-Met: Boys’ track and field first team, relays, honorable mention (washingtonpost.com) 2025 Spring All-Met: Boys’ track and field first team, relays, honorable mention By Eli Cohen 2025062713520400 Players of the Year | Baseball | Softball | Boys' lacrosse | Girls' lacrosse | Boys' soccer | Girls' soccer | Girls' track and field | Boys' tennis | Girls' tennis | Golf | Gymnastics | Boys' rowing | Girls' rowing | Superlatives The following student-athletes were selected to The...
As indicted ex-D.C. lawmaker seeks election, opponents urge voters to move on

19 hours ago | washingtonpost.com | Meagan Flynn |Jenny Gathright

As indicted ex-D.C. lawmaker seeks election, opponents urge voters to move on (washingtonpost.com) As indicted ex-D.C. lawmaker seeks election, opponents urge voters to move on By Meagan Flynn; Jenny Gathright 2025062713492000 At a rare appearance at a Ward 8 candidates forum, ex-D.C. Council member Trayon White Sr. answered one last question. Why, a voter wanted to know, had White never explained himself to residents after his bribery indictment?
Trump touts trade agreement as China pitches itself as global trade leader

21 hours ago | washingtonpost.com | Christian Shepherd

TIANJIN, China — On the same day China and the United States were finalizing a framework to guide negotiations in their bitter tariff dispute, Chinese Premier Li Qiang was making his pitch for Beijing as the solution to global trade volatility unleashed by Washington.
Gen Z content creator challenges old guard with long-shot run for Congress

1 day ago | washingtonpost.com | Dylan Wells

Gen Z content creator challenges old guard with long-shot run for Congress (washingtonpost.com) Gen Z content creator challenges old guard with long-shot run for Congress By Dylan Wells 2025062709005900 TUCSON — Deja Foxx propped her iPhone on a small vase on her windowsill, picked up a campaign flier and pressed record. "I'm 25 years old, and I'm running for Congress," she said, smiling and leaning toward the screen.
Palestinian American girl sues school after refusing Pledge of Allegiance

1 day ago | washingtonpost.com | Vivian Ho

Palestinian American girl sues school after refusing Pledge of Allegiance (washingtonpost.com) Palestinian American girl sues school after refusing Pledge of Allegiance By Vivian Ho 2025062614443300 The father of a 14-year-old Michigan student is suing his daughter's school district and teacher on her behalf, alleging she was repeatedly humiliated and told to "go back to your country" when she refused to stand for and recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
The 35 best things to do in D.C. this weekend and next week

1 day ago | washingtonpost.com | Fritz Hahn |Jade Tran |Adele Chapin |Chris Kelly |Lucas Trevor

The final weekend of Pride Month arrives with a bang, featuring celebrations with dancing, cocktails and family-friendly activities across the region. Think fireworks are for July 4? Think again, as communities from Gaithersburg to Reston get a jump on Independence Day celebrations this weekend. Beloved dance troupe Step Afrika! celebrates three decades of performance with two nights at Strathmore, joined by Sweet Honey in the Rock.
Prodded by Trump, an uneasy Germany embarks on military expansion

1 day ago | washingtonpost.com | Kate Brady |Aaron Wiener

Prodded by Trump, an uneasy Germany embarks on military expansion (washingtonpost.com) Prodded by Trump, an uneasy Germany embarks on military expansion By Kate Brady; Aaron Wiener 2025062610005200 BERLIN — When Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited the Oval Office earlier this month, President Donald Trump unwittingly channeled the psyche of a German public that is deeply conflicted over plans for a huge increase in defense spending and military capabilities.
Facing entry-level job crunch, new grads question the value of a degree

1 day ago | washingtonpost.com | Taylor Telford

Facing entry-level job crunch, new grads question the value of a degree (washingtonpost.com) Facing entry-level job crunch, new grads question the value of a degree By Taylor Telford 2025062611005700 Ever since she graduated a year ago with a degree in computer science, Maggie Chen, 23, has been searching for her first real job.