Washington

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Both sides instead pointed to continuity in the October trade truce, under which Washington suspended steep tariff increases on Chinese goods while Beijing eased back from restricting rare earth exports.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

The FOMC’s distinct design, with a central Board of Governors in Washington and the feet-on-the-ground Reserve Banks, leans against groupthink that can lead to errors.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

And as Xi warned that the world's two largest economies could "come into conflict" if Washington mishandles the Taiwan issue, minor skirmishes broke out on the sidelines of their meeting.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

McCluskie needed the money, according to prosecutors, so he could afford to fly home frequently to see his family in California while working for Becerra, who was Biden’s health secretary, in Washington, D.C.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

“Everyone, this is Ida Applewood, and she’s going to be in our class from now on,” Ms. Washington told the kids in the room.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan