Tag: Washington

Beltway Confidential

Neil Gorsuch can give workers a win over unions at the Supreme Court — if we fight for it

Maxford Nelsen · September 28, 2017 4:44 pm

The terminal was meant to begin shipping coal mined in the western part of the country to be burned for electricity at coal plants in Asia. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Energy and Environment

Washington state regulators reject coal terminal

John Siciliano · September 26, 2017 7:58 pm

On Tuesday, a sharp eyed journalist, Ian Keddie, noted that the Seawolf-class attack submarine, USS Jimmy Carter, had returned to its Washington port while flying the Jolly Roger pirate flag. The Navy, whether by accident or by design, published the photo online. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Cmdr. Michael Smith/Released)

Beltway Confidential

Why was the USS Jimmy Carter flying the Jolly Roger?

Tom Rogan · September 14, 2017 8:43 pm

It's worth wondering why Sen. Murray has remained silent on the credible, and abhorrent, accusations that have rocked her own state's largest city. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Beltway Confidential

Sen. Patty Murray donated maximum campaign contribution to former Seattle Mayor accused of sexual abuse: Report

Emily Jashinsky · September 13, 2017 6:09 pm

The scandal had already prompted Murray to opt not to seek re-election. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Seattle Mayor Ed Murray resigns after fifth sexual abuse accusation

Diana Stancy Correll · September 12, 2017 8:54 pm

Supporters of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program demonstrate in front of the White House. President Trump is expected to announce that he will end protections for young immigrants who were brought into the country illegally as children, but with a six-month delay. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Washington state attorney general vows to sue Trump if he rolls back DACA

Naomi Lim · September 5, 2017 12:42 am

Religious liberty battles may take center stage in Supreme Court’s new term

Ryan Lovelace · September 4, 2017 4:01 am

The Russian government summoned the top U.S. envoy in Moscow to protest a plan to search a Russian diplomatic facility, according to a published report. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)

Russia protests possible search of diplomatic facility

Robert King · September 2, 2017 2:27 pm

They are in a new town that "punctures their self-esteem on a daily basis," a New York friend said. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump struggling to adapt to Washington vitriol

Sean Langille · August 28, 2017 10:19 pm

Trump criticized Ryan and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell Thursday for the upcoming fight on the debt limit. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Influencing Trump is a ‘day-by-day deal,’ Paul Ryan says

Joseph Lawler · August 24, 2017 5:09 pm

The current stopgap budget measure that is funding the military and federal government is set to expire Dec. 8. (iStock)

Capitol Police investigate suspicious package left on Rotunda steps, arrest man for unlawful entry

Melissa Quinn · August 22, 2017 6:08 pm

This week's events will be a continuation of Ryan's tour to highlight the Republican effort to enact tax reform with President Trump. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Paul Ryan to take tax reform road show to Boeing, Intel

Joseph Lawler · August 21, 2017 1:38 pm