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Two juveniles, two adults found dead in suspected Virginia murder-suicide

9 hours ago | washingtonpost.com | Emma Uber

Two juveniles, two adults found dead in suspected Virginia murder-suicide (washingtonpost.com) Two juveniles, two adults found dead in suspected Virginia murder-suicide By Emma Uber 2025060616135300 Two juveniles and two adults were found dead Thursday night in what police said was a possible murder-suicide in Manassas Park, Virginia.
Column | Amid Gaza outrage, Europe reaches a turning point on Israel

21 hours ago | washingtonpost.com | Ishaan Tharoor

You’re reading an excerpt from the WorldView newsletter. Sign up to get the rest, including news from around the globe and interesting ideas and opinions to know, sent to your inbox on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Far from European capitals and the ruins of the Gaza Strip, France’s leader still found cause to criticize Israel. President Emmanuel Macron opened his keynote speech at a recent Asian security forum in Singapore with a warning about “double standards” in international politics.
Democrats blast Trump’s travel ban, but legal challenges may be tough

1 day ago | washingtonpost.com | David Nakamura |Marianne LeVine |Jeremy Roebuck |John Hudson

Democrats blast Trump’s travel ban, but legal challenges may be tough (washingtonpost.com) Democrats blast Trump’s travel ban, but legal challenges may be tough By David Nakamura; Marianne LeVine; Jeremy Roebuck; John Hudson 2025060521581300 President Donald Trump's travel ban on 19 countries came under mounting criticism Thursday from congressional Democrats and at least one Republican, but legal experts predicted the order would be difficult to stop through challenges in court. Advocates...
Flights to be halted at D.C.’s National Airport during Army’s birthday bash

1 day ago | washingtonpost.com | Lori Aratani |Ian Duncan |Olivia George |Emma Uber

Flights to be halted at D.C.’s National Airport during Army’s birthday bash (washingtonpost.com) Flights to be halted at D.C.’s National Airport during Army’s birthday bash By Lori Aratani; Ian Duncan; Olivia George; Emma Uber 2025060519001400 Reagan National Airport is expected to halt takeoffs and landings for several hours on June 14 to accommodate military flyovers and other events on the National Mall that are part of the U.S. Army's 250th birthday celebration, with aviation officials...
After Putin call, Trump suggests Ukraine, Russia should ‘fight for a while’

1 day ago | washingtonpost.com | Mary Ilyushina |Robyn Dixon |Michael Birnbaum

After Putin call, Trump suggests Ukraine, Russia should ‘fight for a while’ (washingtonpost.com) After Putin call, Trump suggests Ukraine, Russia should ‘fight for a while’ By Mary Ilyushina; Robyn Dixon; Michael Birnbaum 2025060518075800 Ukraine and Russia may need to keep fighting, President Donald Trump said Thursday, comparing the warring nations to squabbling children in what appeared to be a signal that the U.S. leader was losing interest in brokering peace in a conflict he once...
Trump tax bill would add $550 billion in interest payments to national debt

1 day ago | washingtonpost.com | Jacob Bogage

Trump tax bill would add $550 billion in interest payments to national debt (washingtonpost.com) Trump tax bill would add $550 billion in interest payments to national debt By Jacob Bogage 2025060517350700 President Donald Trump's massive tax and immigration proposal would lead the federal government to spend hundreds of billions of dollars extra paying new interest on the soaring national debt, congressional bookkeepers reported Thursday, as lawmakers come to grips with the gargantuan cost...
Yes, you can chill red wine. These are the best varieties to try.

1 day ago | washingtonpost.com | Emily Saladino

Yes, you can chill red wine. These are the best varieties to try. (washingtonpost.com) Yes, you can chill red wine. These are the best varieties to try. By Emily Saladino 2025060517003400 With no disrespect to rosé, the coolest bottles in the ice bucket aren't always pink. At cutting-edge bars and restaurants, nothing is hotter than serving red wines with a serious chill.
Trump says he is ‘very disappointed’ in Musk, rebuking his political ally

1 day ago | washingtonpost.com | Cat Zakrzewski

Trump says he is ‘very disappointed’ in Musk, rebuking his political ally (washingtonpost.com) Trump says he is ‘very disappointed’ in Musk, rebuking his political ally By Cat Zakrzewski 2025060516525200 President Donald Trump said Thursday that he was "very disappointed" in Elon Musk, delivering his sharpest criticism to date of the tech billionaire who served as a key political ally during the 2024 campaign and his first months in office.
The Billy Joel movie premiere was sad, sweet and yet incomplete

1 day ago | washingtonpost.com | Emily Yahr

The Billy Joel movie premiere was sad, sweet and yet incomplete (washingtonpost.com) The Billy Joel movie premiere was sad, sweet and yet incomplete By Emily Yahr 2025060516400100 NEW YORK — A documentary about the life and career of Billy Joel, premiering at the Tribeca Film Festival at the legendary Beacon Theatre — it's hard to get more New York than that.
Trump, Xi talk by phone and agree to U.S.-China meeting

1 day ago | washingtonpost.com | Rachel Siegel |Christian Shepherd |Federica Cocco

Trump, Xi talk by phone and agree to U.S.-China meeting (washingtonpost.com) Trump, Xi talk by phone and agree to U.S.-China meeting By Rachel Siegel; Christian Shepherd; Federica Cocco 2025060514522200 President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping spoke Thursday and agreed on a meeting between the two countries, signaling the two nations are resuming recently halted negotiations while the trade war rattles the U.S. and global economies.