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American journalist Shelly Kittleson freed in prisoner swap in Iraq
Like others, they spoke on the condition of anonymity to share details about a sensitive situation. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Kittleson's ...

Washington Post  ∙  April 7, 2026


Trump administration expected to slash Iran war funding request
... on the condition of anonymity to discuss the negotiations. That sum would be less than half of the more than $200 billion that the Pentagon initially ...

Washington Post  ∙  April 7, 2026


American journalist Shelly Kittleson has been released week after ...
Its condition was that Kittleson must “leave the country immediately” upon her release. Two officials within the militia, who spoke on condition of anonymity ...

Washington Post  ∙  April 7, 2026


Ukrainian forces operating in Libya have attacked a Russian tanker ...
They spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss confidential matters. One of the officials said the March 3 drone strike that hit the tanker was launched by ...

Washington Post  ∙  April 7, 2026


The Latest: Iran says it has accepted a 2-week ceasefire in the war
There are concerns in Israel about ceasefire agreement, says AP source. That's according to a person familiar with the situation who spoke on condition of ...

Washington Post  ∙  April 7, 2026


Iran rejects latest ceasefire proposal as Trump's deadline approaches
The officials spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss the private negotiations. Iran's foreign ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei earlier told journalists ...

Washington Post  ∙  April 6, 2026


Kidnapped U.S. journalist believed alive in militia's Iraqi stronghold
The people, two of whom are Iraqi security officials, each spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss the sensitive matter. Kataib Hezbollah, considered ...

Washington Post  ∙  April 6, 2026


Trump administration's secrecy on health deals alarms experts ...
In some foreign capitals, frustration has been building for months, according to diplomats and U.S. officials who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss ...

Washington Post  ∙  April 6, 2026


Trump claims 'active' peace talks with Iran as bombing deadline ...
A regional official familiar with the messages, speaking on the condition of anonymity about the sensitive diplomacy, said there was no common ground between ...

Washington Post  ∙  April 6, 2026


Trump threatens to jail reporters if they don't turn over Iran source
President Donald Trump threatened to force a news organization to turn over the name of an anonymous source who revealed details about a U.S. airman who ...

Washington Post  ∙  April 6, 2026


US service member missing after Iran shot down fighter jet has been ...
They spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss closed-door diplomacy. A second U.S. Air Force combat aircraft went down in the Middle East on Friday, according ...

Washington Post  ∙  April 5, 2026


The Latest: US officials say service member missing after Iran shot ...
That's according to two U.S. officials who spoke on condition of anonymity ahead of an official announcement. It comes after a frantic search-and-rescue ...

Washington Post  ∙  April 5, 2026


US carries out daring rescue of service member in Iran
Iran's joint military command claimed it struck two U.S. Black Hawk helicopters taking part in the operation. A person familiar with the situation said the two ...

Washington Post  ∙  April 5, 2026


Trump's attacks on CNN intensify as Paramount Skydance deal looms
One former CNN journalist, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized by their current employer to comment, noted that in ...

Washington Post  ∙  April 5, 2026


Brewers prospect Cooper Pratt says long-term contract should take ...
The Brewers didn't reveal financial terms, but a person familiar with the deal said it's worth $50.75 million . “I'm still going to want to go 5 for 5 every ...

Washington Post  ∙  April 4, 2026


U.S. rescues airman from Iran mountains after F-15E fighter jet shot ...
... on the condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the operation. While they confused the searchers, the CIA located the airman and shared the ...

Washington Post  ∙  April 4, 2026


How Trump came to re-endorse a Republican congressman he had ...
... on the condition of anonymity to discuss a personnel decision that hasn't been made public. The episode illustrates how Trump's impulse for political ...

Washington Post  ∙  April 3, 2026


US A-10 attack aircraft was hit by Iranian air defense forces, says ...
... on condition of anonymity to describe sensitive ongoing military operations. The rescue occurred as the U.S. military was conducting a search and rescue ...

Washington Post  ∙  April 3, 2026


Gulf kingdom of Bahrain cracks down on dissent as Iran war ...
All spoke on condition of anonymity for fear of retribution. Bahrain's Interior Ministry said al-Mousawi had been held by the National Security Agency. As part ...

Washington Post  ∙  April 3, 2026


Trump unveils 100% tariff on some patented drugs on 'Liberation ...
The official, speaking on condition of anonymity to preview the executive order before it was issued, did not identify any companies or drugs that were in ...

Washington Post  ∙  April 2, 2026


Bahrain waters down UN proposal over opposition to allowing force ...
But it later canceled that meeting, and U.N. diplomats, who spoke on condition of anonymity to preview the new timing before it has been announced, said the ...

Washington Post  ∙  April 2, 2026


Trump has privately discussed possibility of firing Bondi, replacing ...
... people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Thursday. In those conversations, Trump has discussed his ongoing frustration with Bondi over ...

Washington Post  ∙  April 2, 2026


Bondi out as AG; federal panel approves Trump's ballroom; 100 ...
A person familiar with the matter told The Washington Post that Trump is considering nominating Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin to ...

Washington Post  ∙  April 2, 2026


Mariners activate shortstop J.P. Crawford from 10-day injured list ...
Emerson agreed to a $95 million, eight-year deal with the team, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Tuesday. The contract ...

Washington Post  ∙  April 2, 2026


Trump ousts Pam Bondi as attorney general - The Washington Post
He met with Zeldin at the White House, a different person with knowledge of the matter said, though the purpose of the meeting was to discuss insurance ...

Washington Post  ∙  April 2, 2026


Elon Musk's SpaceX files to go public, seeking massive market debut
Rocket maker SpaceX has filed to make an initial public offering, according to a person familiar with the matter, becoming the second company run by Elon ...

Washington Post  ∙  April 1, 2026


Pakistan and Afghan Taliban officials meet in China for ceasefire talks
The official provided the information on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to disclose details to the press. The talks in Urumqi are seen ...

Washington Post  ∙  April 1, 2026


US and Iraqi officials say kidnapped journalist had been warned of ...
An Iraqi intelligence official who spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to comment, said Iraqi authorities believe she is being ...

Washington Post  ∙  April 1, 2026


Risky commando plan to seize Iran's uranium came at Trump's request
... people familiar with the matter. The complex plan was briefed to the president in the past week after he asked for a proposal, they said, as were its ...

Washington Post  ∙  April 1, 2026


AI & Tech Brief: The quiet push for chip controls - The Washington Post
... on the condition of anonymity to describe the private meetings. The push appears to be aimed at including the two bills in a must-pass defense authorization ...

Washington Post  ∙  April 1, 2026


NFL taps Seahawks to be featured on HBO's “Hard Knocks” for 1st ...
The person spoke on condition of anonymity because neither the Seahawks nor the NFL had formally announced the agreement to have the team on the league's ...

Washington Post  ∙  March 31, 2026


U.S. Forest Service will move headquarters from D.C. to Utah
... on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak to the media. The agency will be reorganized around 15 directors overseeing one or ...

Washington Post  ∙  March 31, 2026


A US journalist was kidnapped in Baghdad and a search is underway
Two Iraqi security officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly about the case, said the kidnapped ...

Washington Post  ∙  March 31, 2026


DHS pauses new immigrant warehouse purchases amid review of ...
The official spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly on the matter. News of the pause was first reported by NBC ...

Washington Post  ∙  March 31, 2026


Thousands more US troops are heading to the Middle East
... on condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive military plans. While the majority of those troops are part of a rotation of forces planned before the war ...

Washington Post  ∙  March 31, 2026


Judge says Penn must turn over information about Jewish ...
... on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the investigation. Pappert wrote that the university and others who joined the ...

Washington Post  ∙  March 31, 2026


Mariners agree to 8-year, $95 million contract with top prospect Colt ...
The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the deal hasn't been announced. The Mariners selected the 20-year-old shortstop with the 22nd ...

Washington Post  ∙  March 31, 2026


Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford begins rehab assignment with ...
The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the deal hasn't been announced. Emerson batted .357 with one home run and a double and a 1.000 ...

Washington Post  ∙  March 31, 2026


The birthright citizenship case at the Supreme Court hits close to ...
She spoke to The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity, insisted upon by her lawyers, out of fear of possible retribution by the Republican ...

Washington Post  ∙  March 30, 2026


Brewers giving shortstop prospect Cooper Pratt an 8-year, $50.75 ...
The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because the deal hasn't been announced. USA Today first reported that the two sides were on the verge of ...

Washington Post  ∙  March 30, 2026


Connecticut Sun reach deal to sell to Rockets owner, move team to ...
The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because of the sensitive nature of the sale. The team will play in Connecticut for the ...

Washington Post  ∙  March 30, 2026


NC State reaches deal with Tennessee assistant and ex-Wolfpack ...
The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the school has yet to make a formal announcement. The deal requires approval by the school's ...

Washington Post  ∙  March 30, 2026


Iran says its expelled ambassador won't leave Lebanon as political ...
... on condition of anonymity in line with regulations. Hezbollah says Iran has been a key ally of the group that claims it serves as a military deterrent to ...

Washington Post  ∙  March 30, 2026


Iran-backed Houthis enter the monthlong war and could further ...
... people briefed on the matter who spoke on condition of anonymity because they weren't authorized to comment publicly. Iran fired six ballistic missiles and ...

Washington Post  ∙  March 29, 2026


Israel stops missile fired from Yemen as concerns about Houthis ...
Iran fired six ballistic missiles and 29 drones at Saudi Arabia's Prince Sultan air base in a Friday attack, according to a person briefed on the assault.

Washington Post  ∙  March 28, 2026


MAGA's eruption has so far kept Trump from endorsing in key ...
... according to a person briefed on his remarks. The same day, he fired off a Truth Social post saying he would be endorsing in the race “soon,” and “will be ...

Washington Post  ∙  March 28, 2026


Pentagon prepares for weeks of ground operations in Iran
All spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss highly sensitive military plans that have been in development for weeks. Such a mission could expose U.S. ...

Washington Post  ∙  March 28, 2026


Israel says it intercepted first incoming missile from Yemen as war in ...
... on the condition of anonymity. The base about about 96 kilometers (60 miles) from the Saudi capital of Riyadh came under come attack twice earlier in the ...

Washington Post  ∙  March 28, 2026


Iranian attack on Saudi base causes American casualties. More US ...
... on the condition of anonymity. The base, which is about 96 kilometers (60 miles) from the Saudi capital of Riyadh, is run by the Royal Saudi Air Force, but ...

Washington Post  ∙  March 28, 2026


Kash Patel's push against Democratic lawmaker raises concerns ...
The people familiar with the matter spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss an investigation that has not been made public. Follow Trump's second term.

Washington Post  ∙  March 28, 2026