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Benjamin Alvarez
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US Correspondent for DW
"I don't think that the European Union gets to determine what international law is. They certainly don't get to determine is how the U.S. defends its national security," Secretary Rubio says in Canada as European allies start pushing back on Trump's Caribbean military strikes.
November 12, 2025 at 10:54 PM
More than seven weeks after winning a special election in Arizona, Congresswoman-elect Adelita Grijalva has finally been sworn in by House Speaker Mike Johnson. She already became the 218th and final signature on the bipartisan Epstein files discharge petition.
November 12, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Actor Leonardo DiCaprio pays tribute to Dr. Jane Goodall: "She reminded us that change begins with compassion and that our humanity is our greatest tool."
November 12, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Although chimpanzees held a special place in her heart, Dr. Jane's favorite animal was the dog.
November 12, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Attendees at the funeral of Dr. Jane Goodall are greeted by PAL therapy dogs before entering the Washington National Cathedral. Beautiful!
November 12, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Former US President Barack Obama surprised an aircraft full of veterans as they arrived in Washington, D.C. for Veterans Day.
November 11, 2025 at 6:54 PM
"They're going to have to explain themselves," House Minority Leader Jeffries says on Senate Democrats who voted to end the shutdown. An "overwhelming majority of Senate Democrats continue to remain in the arena fighting to fix our broken healthcare system," Jeffries adds.
November 10, 2025 at 5:33 PM
"If this vote succeeds, over 20 million Americans are going to see at least a doubling in their premiums," Senator Bernie Sanders says, adding that if the plan is passed, the U.S. will be "on a pathway to throw 15 million Americans off of medicaid and the affordable care act, 15 million!"
November 10, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Attendees react to President Trump issuing the Oath of Enlistment at Northwest Stadium.
November 9, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Mostly boos, some cheers as President Trump is shown on the big screens of Northwest Stadium during the Washington Commanders vs. Detroit Lions game.
November 9, 2025 at 10:53 PM
President Trump departs for Mar-a-Lago.
November 8, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Trump hosts Orban at the White House.
November 7, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Boric takes aim at Trump ahead of COP30

Chilean President @GabrielBoric called out President Trump, saying he lied at this year's UNGA when Trump dismissed climate change as the "greatest con job ever perpetrated."
November 6, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Zohran Mamdani has won the New York City mayoral race, defeating former Governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa. The 34-year-old will become the first Muslim mayor of the largest city in the U.S. @dwnews
November 5, 2025 at 5:36 AM
Outside of the Brooklyn Paramount concert venue during Zohran Mamdani's speech:
November 5, 2025 at 4:54 AM