Washington

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There’s likely strong opposition in Washington to the deal, said Henry Harteveldt, an analyst and president of Atmosphere Research Group.

From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026

Iran has indicated to mediators that it would be ready to sit down for talks in Pakistan by early next week if Washington is open to the new proposal, the people said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

He sought election to the Washington statehouse in 2010 and 2012, running as a Republican and losing both times.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Talk of ending the traditional dinner described by some wags as the quintessential glitzy Washington, D.C., event is growing.

From Salon • May 1, 2026

After the eruption, the Cascades Volcano Observatory was formally established in Vancouver, Washington in 1982, and other offices quickly followed: the Alaska Volcano Observatory, the California Volcano Observatory, and the Yellowstone Volcano Observatory.

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