Former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell, once on the short list to be Mitt Romney's vice presidential running mate, was sentenced Tuesday to two years in federal prison for taking bribes to promote a… Read more
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House Re-elects Boehner as Speaker Over Tea Party Opposition
The House has re-elected John Boehner to be speaker in the new Republican-led Congress, despite opposition by tea party lawmakers that underscored party divisions.… Read more
First Snow Storm in DC Area Leaves Gridlock, Accidents and Schools Closed
Tuesday morning brought the region's first snow storm, with the National Weather Service issuing a winter storm warning for parts of Virginia and Maryland. The Associated Press rounded up the res… Read more
New Congress Convenes with GOP in Power, Politics in Full Swing
Republicans assumed full control of Congress on Tuesday for the first time in eight years in a day of pomp, circumstance and raw politics beneath the Capitol Dome. "We will get to work right away… Read more
WATCH: Judge Lowers Sentencing Range for Former Va. Gov. McDonnell
Former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell, once a top Republican prospect for national office, faced sentencing Tuesday for selling the influence of his office to the CEO of a dietary supplements company.… Read more
WATCH: Can You Handle The Fact That Chris Christie Is A Huge Cowboys Fan?
Chris Christie loves the Dallas Cowboys. Not only is he not ashamed of it, he wants you to know it.Tossing any risks of political offense aside, the potential Republica…… Read more
US Weighs Cutting Aid to Palestinians Over ICC Moves
The Obama administration said Monday it was reviewing its annual $440 million aid package to the Palestinians because of their effort to join the International Criminal Court to pursue war-crimes char… Read more
Face to Face: Jury Selection Starts in Boston Marathon Case
Some of the prospective jurors who could decide Dzhokhar Tsarnaev's fate got their first look Monday at the young man accused of bombing the Boston Marathon, and they seemed transfixed by the sig… Read more
Marion Barry’s Son to Run for Late Father’s DC Council Seat
The only son of former District of Columbia Mayor Marion Barry is seeking his late father's seat on the D.C. Council.… Read more
WATCH: Find Out What Gadgets Will Be Running Your Home Of The Future
Imagine a world in which your garage door opens automatically as you pull into the driveway. The living room lights and heater turn on – perhaps the oven starts warming up, too…… Read more
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Ex-Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell Gets 2 Years for Corruption
Former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell, once on the short list to be Mitt Romney's vice presidential running mate, was sentenced Tuesday to two years in federal prison for taking bribes to promote a… Continue Reading
House Re-elects Boehner as Speaker Over Tea Party Opposition
The House has re-elected John Boehner to be speaker in the new Republican-led Congress, despite opposition by tea party lawmakers that underscored party divisions.… Continue Reading
First Snow Storm in DC Area Leaves Gridlock, Accidents and Schools Closed
Tuesday morning brought the region's first snow storm, with the National Weather Service issuing a winter storm warning for parts of Virginia and Maryland. The Associated Press rounded up the res… Continue Reading
New Congress Convenes with GOP in Power, Politics in Full Swing
Republicans assumed full control of Congress on Tuesday for the first time in eight years in a day of pomp, circumstance and raw politics beneath the Capitol Dome. "We will get to work right away… Continue Reading
WATCH: Judge Lowers Sentencing Range for Former Va. Gov. McDonnell
Former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell, once a top Republican prospect for national office, faced sentencing Tuesday for selling the influence of his office to the CEO of a dietary supplements company.… Continue Reading
WATCH: Can You Handle The Fact That Chris Christie Is A Huge Cowboys Fan?
Chris Christie loves the Dallas Cowboys. Not only is he not ashamed of it, he wants you to know it.Tossing any risks of political offense aside, the potential Republica…… Continue Reading
US Weighs Cutting Aid to Palestinians Over ICC Moves
The Obama administration said Monday it was reviewing its annual $440 million aid package to the Palestinians because of their effort to join the International Criminal Court to pursue war-crimes char… Continue Reading
Face to Face: Jury Selection Starts in Boston Marathon Case
Some of the prospective jurors who could decide Dzhokhar Tsarnaev's fate got their first look Monday at the young man accused of bombing the Boston Marathon, and they seemed transfixed by the sig… Continue Reading
Marion Barry’s Son to Run for Late Father’s DC Council Seat
The only son of former District of Columbia Mayor Marion Barry is seeking his late father's seat on the D.C. Council.… Continue Reading
WATCH: Find Out What Gadgets Will Be Running Your Home Of The Future
Imagine a world in which your garage door opens automatically as you pull into the driveway. The living room lights and heater turn on – perhaps the oven starts warming up, too…… Continue Reading