Washington

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Some Washington reporters left the event shaken, while some were convinced they were heroes for surviving.

From Salon • May 1, 2026

“The door’s open and they’re looking to expand partnerships,” said Scott Modell, chief executive of consulting firm Rapidan Energy in Washington, of the oil industry writ large.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

The fourth of 10 biological and adopted children raised in a Washington, D.C. family, Smith began his career in 2001 representing abused and neglected children in New York City Family Court.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Reports in US media said it was under consideration following the latest alleged attempt to kill the 79-year-old president at a Washington gala on Saturday.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

“Ms. W.” is what I’d started to call Ms. Washington in my head, but never to her face, after a couple of weeks in that classroom.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan