PRESIDENT GEORGE WASHINGTON

May 31 2026POLITICS

How America Keeps Redefining George Washington Over Time

George Washington seems to slip through history like smoke. Every few decades, people return to his story, shaping him into something new. This says more about America than about Washington himself. No matter how much we dig into the records—his battles, his presidency, his famous farewell speech—th

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May 30 2026HEALTH

Trump’s Health Check: A Closer Look

President Donald Trump recently visited Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for his third in‑person medical exam in a little over a year. The White House physician, Dr. Sean Barbabella, released a memo stating that the former president is “in excellent health” and fully capable of performin

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May 28 2026POLITICS

Health Checks, Media Gaps: A Closer Look

President Donald Trump recently finished a routine physical at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. He shared the good news on social media, thanking doctors and staff for a perfect result. The visit was his third in just over a year, part of the White House’s stated routine dental and medi

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May 25 2026POLITICS

City Money Goes to Celebrity Talk Shows, but Who Pays the Bills?

Washington’s public media office is paying for two local talk shows, one hosted by a famous broadcaster and the other by a former news producer. The city covers crew, gear, studio space and other production costs under long‑term contracts that let the hosts keep full ownership of their programs. The

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May 23 2026POLITICS

Ukraine pushes for stronger diplomacy with U. S. support

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy recently highlighted the need to speed up peace talks to end the war in Ukraine. Speaking in a late-night video message, he emphasized that fresh ideas from Washington could help shape how these discussions move forward. Earlier that day, he joined a virtual meeting wit

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May 22 2026POLITICS

Trump Picks New Fed Chair to Cool Inflation

President Donald Trump will officially install Kevin Warsh as the next chair of the Federal Reserve on Friday at the White House. Warsh, who is 56 years old, was approved by Congress in a vote that almost split along party lines on May 13. He will replace Jerome Powell, who will stay on the bo

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May 21 2026POLITICS

Trump Moves to Regulate AI with New Executive Order

President Donald Trump is expected to sign a new executive order on artificial intelligence and cybersecurity early this week, according to sources close to the administration. The directive would set up a voluntary system that requires AI developers to share their models with federal officials 90 d

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May 20 2026POLITICS

Cuba’s Raul Castro Faces U. S. Criminal Accusations Over 1996 Plane Shoot‑Down

Washington is set to file criminal charges against former Cuban leader Raul Castro, a move that would heighten tensions between the U. S. and the Caribbean nation. The allegations stem from an incident in 1996 when Cuban jets downed two small planes operated by a Miami‑based exile group. The U. S.

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May 18 2026OPINION

A Fresh Look at U. S. Leaders and Today’s Politics

George Washington set a precedent by stepping down after two terms, showing respect for future presidents and ending the idea that leaders rule forever. Abraham Lincoln built his cabinet from former rivals, valuing diverse views and focusing on keeping the nation together before ending slavery.

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May 17 2026POLITICS

Trump’s War Talk and the Cost of Luxury

President Trump has long claimed that his wealth and business experience give him a special ability to help ordinary Americans. Recently, however, he has said that the economic pain people feel from his war with Iran will not change his approach. In a brief interview, he answered that the figh

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