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Polymarket cuts ties with George Santos as regulators probe trades ...
24 speech, according to a person familiar with the investigation. He later blamed a delayed flight for missing the event. The suspicious trades were ...

Washington Post  ∙  June 3, 2026


Trump's pick for Iowa governor concedes GOP primary in upset
A person close to Trump's political operation said the late gubernatorial endorsement was a “Hail Mary” effort that Trump granted after members of Congress ...

Washington Post  ∙  June 3, 2026


Scott Pelley fired from '60 Minutes' after confrontation with new boss
... on the condition of anonymity for fear of retaliation, as well as an audio recording obtained by The Washington Post. Ask The Post AIDive deeper. “She's ...

Washington Post  ∙  June 3, 2026


NBA bans two fans for life after one runs onto court during Game 1 ...
The person who was arrested after running onto the court is a juvenile, according to a person with knowledge of the matter who spoke to the AP on condition ...

Washington Post  ∙  June 3, 2026


Poland and Lithuania confirm exploring a bigger role in nuclear ...
The official was not authorized to comment publicly and spoke on condition of anonymity. The US has had nuclear weapons in Europe for decades. The United ...

Washington Post  ∙  June 3, 2026


Republican senators want more answers on $1.8 billion settlement ...
Meanwhile, Trump is reconsidering whether to move forward with it at all, according to a person familiar with his thinking. Caught in the middle is ...

Washington Post  ∙  June 2, 2026


Trump signs order designed to give government early look at ...
Bessent, Cairncross and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth attended, with Sacks joining by phone, said the people, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to ...

Washington Post  ∙  June 2, 2026


Iran stops talking to mediators over Israel fighting Hezbollah in ...
A regional official involved in the mediation, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss the talks, told The Associated Press that Iran had not ...

Washington Post  ∙  June 2, 2026


Pentagon hires convicted Jan. 6 rioter for sensitive counterterrorism ...
... people familiar with the matter. The appointment of Elias Irizarry, who was 19 at the time of the riot in 2021, to a post in the Defense Department's ...

Washington Post  ∙  June 2, 2026


Steelers, linebacker Nick Herbig agree to a four-year extension, AP ...
The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the contract has not yet been made public. Herbig, a fourth-round pick out of Wisconsin in 2023 ...

Washington Post  ∙  June 2, 2026


Scott Pelley of '60 Minutes' accuses CBS News head Bari Weiss of ...
But a person close to CBS News leadership, speaking on condition of anonymity, told The Associated Press that both Weiss and Bilton had tried to reach out ...

Washington Post  ∙  June 1, 2026


Trump reconsidering $1.8 billion fund, AP source says, as Justice ...
President Donald Trump is reconsidering whether to move forward with a $1.8 billion fund meant to compensate his allies, a person familiar with his thinking ...

Washington Post  ∙  June 1, 2026


Trump's payout fund on shaky ground as Republicans push for retreat
... a person familiar with the meeting, speaking on the condition of anonymity to discuss a sensitive matter. A retreat from the fund would mark the latest ...

Washington Post  ∙  June 1, 2026


Scott Pelley confronts new '60 Minutes' boss in fiery meeting
This account of the meeting comes from two staffers who spoke on the condition of anonymity for fear of retaliation, as well as an audio recording obtained ...

Washington Post  ∙  June 1, 2026


Pentagon bans journalists from press office, designating it a ...
The change in security status, which took effect in recent weeks, was confirmed by four people familiar with the matter, who spoke on the condition of anonymity ...

Washington Post  ∙  June 1, 2026


Israel says it is holding off on striking Beirut after U.S. request
... on the condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to brief the press. But Israel appeared to be holding off Tuesday on what Prime Minister ...

Washington Post  ∙  June 1, 2026


US to drastically slash the number of embassies in Africa that can ...
... on condition of anonymity. The move is part of the Trump administration's effort to crack down on issuing both immigrant and non-immigrant visas as part of ...

Washington Post  ∙  June 1, 2026


Spanberger's veto spree turns many in her own party against her
“She wants to be a moderate so badly,” said one longtime Virginia Democratic operative who requested anonymity to speak candidly about the governor. “I ...

Washington Post  ∙  May 31, 2026


US says it struck a commercial ship trying to breach blockade and ...
... on condition of anonymity to discuss military operations. With the latest action, U.S. military has stopped six ships trying to breach the blockade. One was ...

Washington Post  ∙  May 30, 2026


Israeli soldiers share rare accounts from Gaza, describing ongoing ...
“There is no reason for anyone to come near the line,” he said, speaking on condition of anonymity under military rules. “There's nothing here.” The army says ...

Washington Post  ∙  May 30, 2026


Dispute grows over home monitoring of hantavirus passengers
Some passengers are expected to stay the full time at the facility, according to two other people familiar with the matter. The level of home monitoring has ...

Washington Post  ∙  May 30, 2026


Liverpool wants to play aggressive soccer and Iraola could be the ...
The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because the club has not publicly stated the details of its selection process. It is clear Liverpool is ...

Washington Post  ∙  May 30, 2026


Trump to headline Great American State Fair after music acts cancel
Two of Trump's advisers told The Post on Saturday, on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the plans publicly, that they ...

Washington Post  ∙  May 30, 2026


Trump's Kennedy Center plans were blocked by a judge. What ...
... on the condition of anonymity out of fear of reprisal. Ticket sales and subscriptions have fallen since Trump installed himself as board chair in February ...

Washington Post  ∙  May 30, 2026


US and China trade journalist expulsions days after Trump visits Xi ...
A person familiar with the matter confirmed the visa had been revoked. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the matter involves visa privacy ...

Washington Post  ∙  May 29, 2026


Trump meeting with aides to make 'final determination' on moving ...
... on condition of anonymity. The U.S. would gradually lift its blockade on Iranian ports and would also agree to relax sanctions, allowing Iran to sell more ...

Washington Post  ∙  May 29, 2026


Kenya court suspends US plan for Ebola quarantine facility for ...
The official spoke on condition of anonymity to share the administration's plans. It was unclear where in Kenya the new facility would be built or whether ...

Washington Post  ∙  May 29, 2026


Eight students are suspected of arson after a deadly fire at a girls ...
“We have not even been told about the eight that police have arrested,” a parent, who spoke on condition of anonymity because of fear that her daughter ...

Washington Post  ∙  May 29, 2026


Leaders of ASEAN member states to meet with Putin at June summit ...
The Philippines' top diplomat says Southeast Asian leaders will hold a commemorative summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Russia in June.

Washington Post  ∙  May 29, 2026


FBI interviews election workers in a swing state amid Trump's false ...
... on the condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive matters. The visits came after agents spoke to the state's deputy elections director, according to the ...

Washington Post  ∙  May 29, 2026


Israeli troops push deeper into Lebanon as the two sides start ...
Both officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak to the media about the ongoing talks in Washington. President ...

Washington Post  ∙  May 29, 2026


76ers agree to deal with Cavaliers' Mike Gansey to be team ...
The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the hiring has not yet been revealed publicly. Gansey joined the Cavaliers in 2011 and has worked as ...

Washington Post  ∙  May 29, 2026


EU envoy seeks more vessels to secure Hormuz navigation once ...
The official was speaking on condition of anonymity because he wasn't authorized to talk publicly about the negotiations. Shipping costs increased after the ...

Washington Post  ∙  May 28, 2026


Exclusive: Inside an African hotel where asylum seekers deported ...
Out of fear of retaliation, he spoke on condition of anonymity, as did two other deportees interviewed by The Associated Press. The Trump administration ...

Washington Post  ∙  May 28, 2026


DOJ opens investigation into E. Jean Carroll, who accused Trump of ...
According to a person familiar with the matter, the Justice Department has opened an investigation into whether E.

Washington Post  ∙  May 28, 2026


Justice Department opens investigation into E. Jean Carroll, who ...
... person familiar with the matter. The person who confirmed the existence of the investigation was not authorized to publicly discuss an ongoing inquiry and ...

Washington Post  ∙  May 28, 2026


DOJ probes Reid Hoffman's nonprofit, funding of E. Jean Carroll's ...
Jean Carroll, the advice columnist who accused President Donald Trump of sexual assault, according to two people familiar with the matter. The investigation ...

Washington Post  ∙  May 28, 2026


Trump appointees push $250 banknote with his portrait
The employees spoke on the condition of anonymity for fear of retribution. As part of the effort, Beach in August and September provided bureau staff with ...

Washington Post  ∙  May 28, 2026


Calling for 'new approach,' CBS News leader Bari Weiss replaces ...
Also let go, according to a person familiar with the situation who spoke on anonymity: correspondents Sharyn Alfonsi, whose segment about Trump ...

Washington Post  ∙  May 28, 2026


Giants restructure left tackle Andrew Thomas' contract to clear cap ...
... million in cap space, a person familiar with the situation tells The Associated Press.

Washington Post  ∙  May 28, 2026


A history of E. Jean Carroll's legal battle with President Donald Trump
... a person familiar with the matter. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to publicly discuss ...

Washington Post  ∙  May 28, 2026


U.S., Iran nearing deal to end war and reopen Strait of Hormuz
... on the condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive diplomatic issues. On the tentative agreement with Iran, Bessent said that “nothing is going to be on the ...

Washington Post  ∙  May 28, 2026


Jets adding Younghoe Koo to their kicker competition, AP source says
A person familiar with the move says the New York Jets are signing kicker Younghoe Koo to compete for the position.

Washington Post  ∙  May 27, 2026


Iranians are back online after a monthslong shutdown but still face ...
He spoke on condition of anonymity for fear of reprisal. Iran claimed the shutdown was a wartime necessity. Iranian authorities first shut down the internet ...

Washington Post  ∙  May 27, 2026


Trump will send Americans exposed to Ebola while abroad to a new ...
... insisted on anonymity to share the Republican administration's plans. The person said the plan would help patients avoid an hourslong medical evacuation to ...

Washington Post  ∙  May 27, 2026


US imposes sanctions on Iranian agency trying to control shipping in ...
... on the condition of anonymity. The sanctions move, first reported by The Associated Press, is the latest U.S. effort to use economic leverage on top of ...

Washington Post  ∙  May 27, 2026


Lebanon ceasefire falters as Trump pushes for Iran deal
... on the condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive details. Despite the ceasefire, Israel and Hezbollah have continued to trade attacks. More than 700 ...

Washington Post  ∙  May 26, 2026


Rubio promotes top aide to role on National Security Council
... on the condition of anonymity to discuss personnel changes. Rubio serves as acting national security adviser in addition to his role leading the State ...

Washington Post  ∙  May 26, 2026


Israel and Hezbollah clash along a strategic Lebanese river after ...
Meanwhile, an Israeli security official said the military had called up an additional battalion to Lebanon, speaking on condition of anonymity in line with ...

Washington Post  ∙  May 26, 2026


Canada and Germany make liquefied natural gas deal as Carney ...
A person familiar with the matter says Canada has reached a deal to export liquefied natural gas to Germany from a planned Pacific Coast terminal.

Washington Post  ∙  May 26, 2026