Tag: Washington

Be glad you don't live in Connecticut, where energy is the most expensive in the U.S. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)

Energy and Environment

DC residents spend less on energy bills than any state, study finds

Anna Giaritelli · July 12, 2017 5:25 pm

The six-term Louisiana Republican underwent surgery for an infection last week as a result of gunshot wounds he sustained on June 23. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

National Security

Steve Scalise released from intensive care unit

Anna Giaritelli · July 12, 2017 2:33 pm

Defense Secretary Jim Mattis just gave the most wide-ranging, profoundly thoughtful interview of his tenure so far as Pentagon chief. (AP Photo/Joseph Nair)

National Security

Jim Mattis grants interview to high school student

Jamie McIntyre · July 10, 2017 4:30 pm

"Please cease using Seth as a political football in predetermined partisan narrative," Rich's family wrote in a statement released late Sunday.

Seth Rich’s family wants people to stop using him as a ‘political football’ one year after his death

Melissa Quinn · July 10, 2017 2:24 pm

"After officers arrived on the scene, they warned the demonstrators to cease and desist with their unlawful demonstration activities," authorities said. (Graeme Jennings/Washington Examiner)

Capitol Police arrest 40 people during healthcare protests

Mandy Mayfield · June 28, 2017 10:47 pm

"My time playing the president on 'The West Wing' taught me what Washington should be like," Sheen said in the email. "With Republicans in control, it's far from what we, as Americans, deserve." (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

Martin Sheen: Being president on ‘The West Wing’ taught me what Washington should be like

Jack O'brien · June 28, 2017 3:43 pm

British IT expert Marcus Hutchins, who has been branded a hero for slowing down the WannaCry global cyber attack. The virus, which takes computer files hostage, has claimed its first victims in the U.S. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)

National Security

Global cyberattack claims first US victims

Josh Siegel · June 27, 2017 9:56 pm

The health insurance commissioner said he and others worked diligently to bring in insurers for the next open enrollment under Obamacare. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

Washington state fills Obamacare’s ’empty’ counties

Kimberly Leonard · June 26, 2017 5:44 pm

Several employers have reduced their payrolls and cut employee hours or the size of their staff. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)

Beltway Confidential

Study: Seattle’s minimum wage increase goes horribly wrong

Becket Adams · June 26, 2017 2:40 pm

Senate Majority leader Mitch McConnell smiles as he leaves the chamber after announcing the release of the Republicans' healthcare bill which represents the party's long-awaited attempt to scuttle much of President Barack Obama's Affordable Care Act, at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, June 22, 2017. The measure represents the Senate GOP's effort to achieve a top tier priority for President Donald Trump and virtually all Republican members of Congress. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Weekend wrap: Healthcare push looms large before Fourth of July recess

Kyle Feldscher · June 26, 2017 1:22 am

National Security

Sergey Kislyak removed by the Kremlin as ambassador to the US

Mandy Mayfield · June 25, 2017 7:40 pm

Two separate alt-right rallies were held in D.C. Sunday. (@RealAlexRubi/Twitter)

Anti-Defamation League ‘deeply troubled’ by alt-right rallies

Sean Higgins · June 25, 2017 6:28 pm