Washington

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“People are using more merchandise delivery than cash transfers,” said Manuel Orozco of Inter-American Dialogue, a Washington, D.C., think tank.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

“Congressional Democratic support of legislation that would undercut Democratic governors and attorneys general is a long shot, in our view,” wrote Stifel Chief Washington Policy Strategist Brian Gardner in a research note this week.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

The Pentagon, located in northern Virginia just outside Washington DC, serves as the US Defence Department's headquarters, with more than 20,000 government employees working in the building.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

One study documented seven canine cases in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho since 2023, including five in Washington.

From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026

Today, it monitors sites throughout Washington, Oregon, and Idaho.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone