Washington Examiner

The Washington Examiner is a political journalism website and weekly magazine located in Washington, D.C. It reports on political issues and policies both in the U.S. and around the globe. The publication is owned by MediaDC, which is a part of Clarity Media Group, owned by Philip Anschutz. From 2005 until mid-2013, the Examiner released a daily tabloid-sized newspaper that was available throughout the Washington, D.C. area. During that period, it mainly covered local news and offered political analysis. However, the newspaper halted its daily publication on June 14, 2013, and shifted its focus entirely to national politics, changing its format from a daily paper to a weekly magazine.

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Josh Shapiro sues USDA over spending cuts

22 hours ago | washingtonexaminer.com | Brady Knox

Gov. Josh Shapiro (D-PA) sued the U.S. Department of Agriculture over its decision to cut a COVID-19 pandemic-era assistance program. The Trump administration ended the $13 million Local Food Purchasing Assistance Program agreement, supporting 189 Pennsylvania farms and 14 food banks, citing shifting priorities. To no avail, Shapiro appealed the decision in March, resulting in the current lawsuit.
Democrats boycott DC restaurant hotspots on behalf of union workers

1 day ago | washingtonexaminer.com | Brady Knox

More than 50 congressional Democrats signed a union pledge to boycott a half dozen Washington, D.C., restaurants. The Democratic lawmakers signed Unite Here Local 25’s pledge to boycott restaurants, including Le Diplomate, Osteria Mozza, The Occidental, Rasika, Modena, and Bombay Club. Many are favorites of the Democrats’ power elite — Le Diplomate was one of former President Joe Biden’s favorite spots during his presidency.
Deported Guatemalan immigrant returned to US after court orders

1 day ago | washingtonexaminer.com | Brady Knox

A Guatemalan migrant who was deported to Mexico was returned to the United States after a court order. The man identified as O.C.G. was deported to Mexico after expressing fear of being sent back to his home country, though he also claimed he was in danger if sent to the U.S.’s southern neighbor. The Mexican government offered to deport him to Guatemala, which he accepted before being returned to the U.S. He said he was in danger because he is gay. Brian E.
July Social Security direct payment worth $967 goes out in 26 days

1 day ago | washingtonexaminer.com | Brady Knox

July’s Supplemental Security Income payment, worth up to $967, will go out to millions of beneficiaries in 26 days. The next SSI payments are scheduled to be distributed on July 1. SSI payments are given to people living with debilitating disabilities that affect their income, according to the Social Security Administration. SSI payments and regular Social Security benefits are not connected. Those who receive Social Security payments do not automatically qualify for SSI payments, and vice versa.
First round of June Social Security payments goes out in six days

1 day ago | washingtonexaminer.com | Brady Knox

The first round of June’s Social Security payments, worth up to $5,108 for the highest-income earners who retire at age 70, will be distributed in six days. Here is all you need to know about June’s Social Security payments. Social Security payments typically begin on the second Wednesday of every month, and the following waves go out in the subsequent weeks. The distribution of payments depends on which day of the month a retiree was born.
Cuomo reamed over refusal to address alleged lies to Congress and sex crimes at NYC mayor debate

1 day ago | washingtonexaminer.com | Brady Knox

Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo faced attacks from all fronts at the first New York City Democratic primary debate. The nine candidates — Cuomo, former Assemblymember Michael Blake, City Comptroller Brad Lander, state Sens. Zellnor Myrie and Jessica Ramos, former City Comptroller Scott Stringer, Assemblymember and socialist Zohran Mamdani, City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, and businesswoman Whitney Tilson — faced off before the June 24 primary on Wednesday night.
Federal judge rules in favor of Trump administration on Texas illegal immigrant tuition law

1 day ago | washingtonexaminer.com | Brady Knox

A federal judge ruled in favor of the Trump administration regarding a law that allowed illegal immigrant students to pay reduced in-state tuition. The law was passed in 2001 to allow young adults who were in the United States illegally to pay reduced in-state tuition if they met certain residency criteria.
‘Agroterrorism’ fungus was first smuggled into US in 2022 inside Chinese national’s boots

1 day ago | washingtonexaminer.com | Brady Knox

Two Chinese nationals accused of smuggling a dangerous fungus into the United States in a possible act of “agroterrorism” began doing so in 2022, according to an affidavit. U.S. Attorney Jerome Gorgon Jr. charged Chinese citizens and Michigan University researchers Yunqing Jian, 33, and Zunyong Liu, 34, with conspiracy, smuggling goods into the U.S., false statements, and visa fraud, the Department of Justice announced.
Trump bans international students from entering US to study at Harvard

1 day ago | washingtonexaminer.com | Brady Knox

President Donald Trump banned international students from entering the United States to study at Harvard University after his Department of Homeland Security was barred from doing so. Last week, Judge Allison Burroughs of the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts blocked an attempt by DHS to revoke Harvard’s Student and Exchange Visitor Program, or SEVP, certification.
Russ Vought warns of 'economic storm' if Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ fails

1 day ago | washingtonexaminer.com | Heather Hunter

Office of Management and Budget Director Russ Vought issued a stark warning Wednesday during a House Appropriations Committee hearing, saying the United States could face a recession and steep tax hikes if President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” fails to pass. “I think we’ll have a recession,” Vought said during testimony on the administration’s fiscal 2026 budget request. “Economic storm clouds will be very dark.