The West has a unique chance to embrace Armenia
The question now is whether the West is prepared to move fast enough to ensure that Armenia’s shift becomes durable.
Read MoreRepublicans fear succession of government shutdowns under Trump
Senate Republicans who are scrambling to end the two-month shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) fear that Democrats will trigger an even bigger government shutdown in October and are working out strategies to avert that politically disastrous scenario. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) plans to pass a budget resolution through the Senate…
Read MoreWHCA buzz reaches fever pitch as Trump set to attend for first time as president
As President Trump gets ready to take center stage at the White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) dinner for the first time, Washington insiders and event organizers say the buzz and excitement surrounding the annual event is through the roof. A topsy-turvy political climate — including the war in Iran, fights over press freedom and access,…
Read MoreMills-Mace feud blows up into tit-for-tat expulsion threats
A simmering feud between Reps. Cory Mills (R-Fla.) and Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) has roared back up to a boil, escalating to tit-for-tat threats of expulsion as each lawmaker publicly lobs attacks on the other’s character. Mace on Monday filed a resolution to expel Mills, citing allegations of dating violence and campaign finance laws — a move…
Read MoreSudan’s refugees endure brutal sanctuary in the desert
AL DABBAH, Sudan — The Al-Affad camp in northern Sudan is a brutal refuge for just some of the 11.6 million people fleeing the horrors of the country’s civil war, which entered its fourth year on April 15. Many of the camp’s 25,000 residents traveled about 745 miles — a month’s journey by foot —…
Read MoreProgressive groups launch ad on Earth Day hitting Republicans over gas prices, EVs
Two progressive groups are launching a new eyebrow-raising ad attacking Republicans over gas prices and electric vehicles (EVs) to coincide with Earth Day, as the war between the U.S. and Iran has hit consumers’ pocketbooks at the gas pump. Progress Action Fund and Energy Everywhere launched a new $500,000-backed ad buy on Wednesday, first shared with…
Read MoreWhite House Correspondents’ dinner weekend: List of events
The White House Correspondents’ Association dinner social scene is as crowded as ever, with at least 20 parties and events scattered throughout the week and at venues across the District. Some of the newcomers to the “Nerd Prom”-related lineup include a much buzzed about event hosted by LGBTQ app Grindr, and another get-together, “The Green…
Read MoreThe Memo: Can Trump realistically better Obama’s Iran deal?
The diplomatic roller coaster between the United States and Iran took another several lurches on Tuesday. Talks that had been expected to take place in Islamabad were pitched into new doubt. The ceasefire was extended, but so, too, was the American blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. Late on Tuesday afternoon, President Trump agreed to prolong…
Read MoreSchlossberg unveils plan to crack down on ‘new frontier’ of AI putting the ‘squeeze’ on consumers: ‘Harbinger’
Democratic House candidate Jack Schlossberg calls for an FTC investigation into reports that Hertz AI scans may be overcharging rental car consumers.
Read MoreWho Is the Longest-Serving Female Senator in U.S. History?
Test your wits on the Slate Quiz for April 22, 2026.
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