President Trump on Monday called on Americans to honor the sacrifice of fallen service members, saying the nation’s debt to these warriors and heroes is “eternal” and they “will live forever in the chronicles of true American patriots.” Before his remarks, Mr. Trump participated in a wreath-laying ceremony…… Read more
The Trump brand has long been associated with gold, but the president suddenly lost interest in the famous U.S. Bullion Depository at Fort Knox, Kentucky. After a roughly two-week span in February in which President Trump talked repeatedly about traveling to Fort Knox to ensure the nation’s gold is safely stockpiled there, he appears to have abandoned the idea…… Read more
On Monday, we celebrate Memorial Day, the civic holy day we set aside each year to commemorate those who died fighting our wars. It is a day for somber reflection of the sacrifice — more than 1 million service members — that has been made over the course of our nation’s history. This commemoration began on June 3, 1861…… Read more
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth hosted a morning prayer service at the Pentagon on Wednesday, saying that he planned for it to be a monthly “sacred tradition.” Mr. Hegseth, a Christian who frequently invokes his faith, said American military leaders going back to George Washington have sought God’s protection and guidance both in peace and war…… Read more
Two Israeli Embassy staffers were gunned down Wednesday night by a suspect who shouted “Free, Free Palestine” after being arrested inside the Capital Jewish Museum in the District of Columbia, police said. Metropolitan Police Chief Pamela A. Smith said officers took Elias Rodriguez, 30, of Chicago, into custody following the deadly shooting…… Read more
Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, Virginia Democrat, died Wednesday at age 75 after a battle with cancer. Mr. Connolly’s family said in a statement that he “passed away peacefully at his home” Wednesday morning surrounded by family. Mr. Connolly announced last November that he had been diagnosed with cancer of the esophagus…… Read more
Former President Joseph R. Biden’s newly revealed prostate cancer has ignited burning questions about whether his doctors, aides and Democratic allies covered up the grim diagnosis while he was in the Oval Office. The speculation engulfed the political left and right…… Read more
Former President Joseph R. Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. In a statement Sunday afternoon, Mr. Biden’s office said the cancer also had spread to his bones, while adding that it was still a treatable form of the disease…… Read more
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority is testing a system that would allow riders to tap their credit or debit card directly to pay for a ride instead of a SmarTrip card. Testing is focused on Metrorail, starting with select stations and then a second wave of testing systemwide, according to a slide shown at Thursday’s Metro Board of Directors meeting…… Read more
This National Police Week, WMAL will honor the sacrifices of law enforcement officers through a series of impactful interviews with the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF). From May 12 to May 17, 2025, WMAL’s Fallen Officers Tribute Week programming will highlight the stories of fallen heroes, the grief of their families, and the…… Read more
President Trump on Monday called on Americans to honor the sacrifice of fallen service members, saying the nation’s debt to these warriors and heroes is “eternal” and they “will live forever in the chronicles of true American patriots.” Before his remarks, Mr. Trump participated in a wreath-laying ceremony…… Continue Reading
The Trump brand has long been associated with gold, but the president suddenly lost interest in the famous U.S. Bullion Depository at Fort Knox, Kentucky. After a roughly two-week span in February in which President Trump talked repeatedly about traveling to Fort Knox to ensure the nation’s gold is safely stockpiled there, he appears to have abandoned the idea…… Continue Reading
On Monday, we celebrate Memorial Day, the civic holy day we set aside each year to commemorate those who died fighting our wars. It is a day for somber reflection of the sacrifice — more than 1 million service members — that has been made over the course of our nation’s history. This commemoration began on June 3, 1861…… Continue Reading
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth hosted a morning prayer service at the Pentagon on Wednesday, saying that he planned for it to be a monthly “sacred tradition.” Mr. Hegseth, a Christian who frequently invokes his faith, said American military leaders going back to George Washington have sought God’s protection and guidance both in peace and war…… Continue Reading
Two Israeli Embassy staffers were gunned down Wednesday night by a suspect who shouted “Free, Free Palestine” after being arrested inside the Capital Jewish Museum in the District of Columbia, police said. Metropolitan Police Chief Pamela A. Smith said officers took Elias Rodriguez, 30, of Chicago, into custody following the deadly shooting…… Continue Reading
Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, Virginia Democrat, died Wednesday at age 75 after a battle with cancer. Mr. Connolly’s family said in a statement that he “passed away peacefully at his home” Wednesday morning surrounded by family. Mr. Connolly announced last November that he had been diagnosed with cancer of the esophagus…… Continue Reading
Former President Joseph R. Biden’s newly revealed prostate cancer has ignited burning questions about whether his doctors, aides and Democratic allies covered up the grim diagnosis while he was in the Oval Office. The speculation engulfed the political left and right…… Continue Reading
Former President Joseph R. Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. In a statement Sunday afternoon, Mr. Biden’s office said the cancer also had spread to his bones, while adding that it was still a treatable form of the disease…… Continue Reading
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority is testing a system that would allow riders to tap their credit or debit card directly to pay for a ride instead of a SmarTrip card. Testing is focused on Metrorail, starting with select stations and then a second wave of testing systemwide, according to a slide shown at Thursday’s Metro Board of Directors meeting…… Continue Reading
This National Police Week, WMAL will honor the sacrifices of law enforcement officers through a series of impactful interviews with the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF). From May 12 to May 17, 2025, WMAL’s Fallen Officers Tribute Week programming will highlight the stories of fallen heroes, the grief of their families, and the…… Continue Reading