Washington

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Last week, we asked whether China is catching up in chips faster than Washington thinks—or slower than Beijing claims.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Kenya's health minister has insisted the facility will be for Kenyans as well as Americans, and Washington has pledged $13.5 million to Kenya's Ebola preparedness efforts.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Sen. Alex Padilla, who served as California’s secretary of state before heading to Washington, said the state’s elections are “safe, secure and accessible.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

His messages on Sunday night that he would stop Netanyahu may have been meant for Tehran's consumption to distance Washington from Israel's strikes.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Her friend Shannon had come to Washington with Natalie and her mom, but Natalie hadn’t seen her since the rally began.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz