The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/washington/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:34:52 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Washington | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/washington/ 32 32 Democratic socialist who accused Israel of genocide defeats incumbent Seattle mayor https://www.timesofisrael.com/democratic-socialist-who-accused-israel-of-genocide-defeats-incumbent-seattle-mayor/ Sat, 15 Nov 2025 14:23:35 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3689329 Katie Wilson, whose insurgent campaign drew comparisons to Zohran Mamdani's, beats early favorite Bruce Harrell as progressives galvanized by Trump's return to White House

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]]> Rubio opens Israel visit with Netanyahu at Western Wall amid Gaza ops, Qatar fallout https://www.timesofisrael.com/rubio-opens-israel-visit-with-netanyahu-at-western-wall-amid-gaza-ops-qatar-fallout/ Sun, 14 Sep 2025 18:21:57 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3641781 US Secretary of State calls for 'peace in Holy Land,' while PM praises ‘durable’ bond, as Jerusalem readies Gaza offensive, weighs West Bank annexation after Doha strike

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]]> Child marriage banned in DC after push by Jewish advocates https://www.timesofisrael.com/child-marriage-banned-in-dc-after-push-by-jewish-advocates/ Fri, 28 Mar 2025 03:56:57 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3512692 Mayor signs legislation placing minimum age for marriage at 18, with no exceptions, as demanded by Unchained At Last, a Jewish-led organization that opposes underage marriage

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]]> Former US ambassador: Trump will want Netanyahu to push next stage of hostage deal https://www.timesofisrael.com/former-us-ambassador-trump-will-want-netanyahu-to-push-next-stage-of-hostage-deal/ Tue, 04 Feb 2025 17:29:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3475140 In addition to Gaza plan and cooperation on Iran, the prime minister and the US president will discuss economic issues, including AI chip rules, Tom Nides says

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]]> Plane with 64 aboard crashes into Washington DC river after army helicopter collision https://www.timesofisrael.com/plane-with-64-aboard-crashes-into-washington-dc-river-after-army-helicopter-collision/ Thu, 30 Jan 2025 05:49:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3471186 Multiple casualties reported after jet crashes into Potomac River; rescuers hampered by darkness, freezing temperatures; eyewitness describes 'stream of sparks' from crash

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]]> Ballot boxes in two US states set on fire, vandalized with ‘Free Gaza’ messages https://www.timesofisrael.com/ballot-boxes-in-two-us-states-set-on-fire-vandalized-with-free-gaza-messages/ Wed, 30 Oct 2024 18:24:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3408706 Law enforcement investigating whether person behind attack was motivated by pro-Palestinian views or if they left the message to create confusion

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]]> Judge delays Donald Trump’s sentencing in hush money case until after November election https://www.timesofisrael.com/judge-delays-donald-trumps-sentencing-in-hush-money-case-until-after-november-election/ Fri, 06 Sep 2024 22:15:45 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3370241&preview=true&preview_id=3370241 Juan Merchan explains decision meant to 'avoid any appearance — however unwarranted — that the proceeding seeks to affect the approaching presidential election'

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]]> Prosecutors resubmit charges accusing Trump of trying to overturn election https://www.timesofisrael.com/prosecutors-resubmit-charges-accusing-trump-of-trying-to-overturn-election/ Wed, 28 Aug 2024 05:25:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3363066 New indictment cuts down charges to take into account Supreme Court ruling that former presidents have broad immunity for official acts performed in office

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]]> ‘No votes for Genocide Joe’: Thousands demand ceasefire at DC pro-Palestinian protest https://www.timesofisrael.com/no-votes-for-genocide-joe-thousands-demand-ceasefire-at-dc-pro-palestinian-protest/ Sun, 14 Jan 2024 00:08:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3200090 Progressive participants split on whether they will support US president against Trump in November election due to his support for Israel in war against Hamas

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]]> Trump weighing visit to US Capitol as Republicans debate new House speaker https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-weighing-visit-to-us-capitol-as-republicans-debate-new-house-speaker/ Thu, 05 Oct 2023 21:17:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3113201 Some GOP members support unprecedented idea of ex-president taking on role despite not being member of Congress; Trump says 'a lot of people' have called him about job

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]]> Man who claimed to have bomb near US Capitol surrenders to police https://www.timesofisrael.com/police-mass-near-us-capitol-after-man-says-he-has-a-bomb/ Thu, 19 Aug 2021 16:49:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2602685 American law enforcement still not sure if 49-year-old suspect from North Carolina had an explosive in the truck he parked outside Library of Congress

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]]> 1st US Capitol rioter to be sentenced for felony, may get 18 months https://www.timesofisrael.com/1st-us-capitol-rioter-to-be-sentenced-for-felony-may-get-18-months/ Mon, 19 Jul 2021 09:55:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2584510 Sentencing could set the bar for punishments of hundreds of other defendants facing charges over January 6 insurrection as they decide whether to accept plea deals or go to trial

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]]> Heavily armed man arrested in DC while trying to access inauguration area https://www.timesofisrael.com/heavily-armed-man-arrested-in-dc-while-trying-to-access-inauguration-area/ Sat, 16 Jan 2021 22:59:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2469971 Search of Wesley Allen Beeler's vehicle uncovers a loaded handgun, more than 500 rounds of ammunition, shotgun shells and a magazine for the gun

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]]> Washington locked down as police warn of ‘major security threat’ from extremists https://www.timesofisrael.com/washington-locked-down-as-police-warn-of-major-security-threat-from-extremists/ Fri, 15 Jan 2021 04:21:40 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2469243 20,000 troops mobilized to protect US capital ahead of Biden inauguration; city officials tell public to stay away from downtown; some lawmakers fear for safety, buy body armor

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]]> Iran’s Khamenei: Muslim nations reject ‘humiliation’ of compromise with Israel  https://www.timesofisrael.com/irans-khamenei-muslim-nations-reject-humiliation-of-compromise-with-israel/ Wed, 21 Oct 2020 08:36:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2412589 Islamic Republic’s supreme leader attacks idea of other Muslim nations normalizing with Jewish state, issues ominous warning to any with plans to do so

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