Tag: Washington D.C.

U.S. Capitol Police officer patrols outside of Capitol with a K9 on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026

Congress moves to raise Capitol Police retirement age

Rena Rowe · May 15, 2026 11:15 am

This photo taken Tuesday, Jan. 21 2020, shows firearms and suppressors on display at SHOT Show.

DOJ targets DC firearm suppressor ban in amended complaint

David Zimmermann · May 15, 2026 10:42 am

Fireworks explode behind a United States flag.

Freedom 250 hoping DC July Fourth fireworks break world record

Emily Hallas · May 15, 2026 10:09 am

President Trump cuts a ribbon during an event on federal regulations in the Roosevelt Room of the White House, Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017, in D.C. "Let's cut the red tape, let's set free our dreams," Trump said as he symbolically cut a ribbon on stacks of paper representing the size of the regulatory code.

Chain reaction of regulation is crushing American families and businesses

Yali Nuñez · May 15, 2026 10:00 am

Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) is pictured as the House meets to elect a speaker and convene the new 119th Congress at the Capitol in Washington, Friday, Jan. 3, 2025.

Jim Jordan justifies rising gas prices despite Trump’s campaign promise: ‘That’s life’

Emily Hallas · May 15, 2026 8:59 am

President Donald Trump prepares to depart Beijing, China, on May 15, 2026.

Trump leaves China without making a ‘determination’ on Taiwan arms sale

Christian Datoc · May 15, 2026 8:24 am

President Donald Trump departed Beijing, China, with two gifts: a promise of rose seeds from Chinese President Xi Jinping and an additional argument for the construction of his White House ballroom project.

Xi gifts Trump Chinese rose seeds, on top of new ammo for White House ballroom

Christian Datoc · May 15, 2026 8:12 am

Secretary of State Marco Rubio walks out to speak to reporters in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House, Tuesday, May 5, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Are Marco Rubio’s 2028 presidential prospects on the rise?

Christian Datoc · May 15, 2026 7:24 am

President Donald Trump, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine layered on the Strait of Hormuz. (Mark Schiefelbein/AP; Amirhosein Khorgooi/ISNA via AP)

What’s Trump’s next move in Iran?

Jamie McIntyre · May 15, 2026 7:23 am

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Hill Republicans see urgency in passing housing bill ahead of midterm elections

Zach Halaschak · May 15, 2026 7:20 am

Gov. Abigail Spanberger speaks to Sen. Jennifer Boysko, D-Fairfax, before signing a bill that will create a paid family and medical leave program, Richmond, Va., Monday, May 11, 2026. (Mike Kropf/Richmond Times-Dispatch via Getty Images)

Democrats discover ‘rigged’ elections

W. James Antle III · May 15, 2026 7:12 am

Gov. Abigail Spanberger looks on as Del. Briana Sewell, D-Prince William, speaks about a bill that will create a paid family and medical leave program, Richmond, Va., Monday, May 11, 2026. (Mike Kropf/Richmond Times-Dispatch via Getty Images)

Flight 93 Democrats

Timothy P. Carney · May 15, 2026 7:10 am