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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


House rolls out $1.14 trillion defense bill - The Washington Post
A senior Republican aide, speaking on the condition of anonymity under the committee's ground rules, said that the Pentagon's recent moves had not dropped ...

Washington Post  ∙  May 26, 2026


Trump's unofficial Venezuela viceroy shapes U.S. policy, raising ...
Most spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive diplomacy and the sometimes tense relationship between the two capitals. Claver-Carone ...

Washington Post  ∙  May 25, 2026


Leaders keep a wary eye on Belarus after Russia's biggest missile ...
... on condition of anonymity in accordance with the presidential palace's practices. Macron also spoke Sunday with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who ...

Washington Post  ∙  May 25, 2026


What we know and don't know about the emerging deal to end the ...
Details come from two regional officials and a U.S. official who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss the sensitive negotiations. An Iranian ...

Washington Post  ∙  May 25, 2026


Israel's military says it's striking Hezbollah sites as Netanyahu vows ...
The official, who was not authorized to talk to the media and therefore spoke on condition of anonymity, added that Israel will never be expected to ...

Washington Post  ∙  May 25, 2026


The U.S. and Iran work toward deal to extend ceasefire and reopen ...
A diplomat familiar with the matter, who like others for this story spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss ongoing negotiations, said the latest ...

Washington Post  ∙  May 24, 2026


Daniel Suarez wins the rain-shortened Coca-Cola 600 after ...
... a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because no details were released by the family. Busch's family ...

Washington Post  ∙  May 24, 2026


Trump says not to rush as details emerge of a potential Iran deal
The agreement would not be signed Sunday, according to a person familiar with the status of negotiations who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were ...

Washington Post  ∙  May 24, 2026


A troubling Ebola outbreak meets a weakened U.S. system
The Trump administration is actively seeking a czar to spearhead the response, according to a person familiar with the discussions. “We're trying to get one ...

Washington Post  ∙  May 23, 2026


Suspected gunman dead after exchanging fire with Secret Service ...
A law enforcement official familiar with the incident, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to describe an ongoing investigation, described Best as an ...

Washington Post  ∙  May 23, 2026


Moroccan king pardons Senegalese fans jailed over chaotic Africa ...
Senegalese authorities had requested a pardon, according to a Senegalese official with knowledge of the matter. One of the lawyers representing the fans ...

Washington Post  ∙  May 23, 2026


Trump says a deal with Iran and opening of Strait of Hormuz are ...
The official, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss closed-door deliberations, cautioned that “last-minute disputes” could blow up the efforts. This ...

Washington Post  ∙  May 23, 2026