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D.C. mayor introduces bill to legalize sale of recreational marijuana

Thursday D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser introduced the Safe Cannabis Sales Act of 2019, which would legalize the sale of recreational marijuana in the city.… Continue Reading

Facebook bans Louis Farrakhan, Alex Jones for hate speech

Facebook says they violated the company’s ban against hate and violence.… Continue Reading

President Trump’s Fed choice Stephen Moore Withdraws

President Trump tweeted the news Wednesday, calling Moore “a great pro-growth economist and a truly fine person.”… Continue Reading

UPDATE: Driver charged after police say he hit a child getting on a school bus in Laurel and drove off

A man who police say hit a child getting on a bus in Laurel Thurdsay morning has been charged with leaving the scene of an accident.… Continue Reading

And Then There Were 21… Bennet Enters Democrat Presidential Field

DENVER (AP) — U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet of Colorado jumped into the packed Democratic presidential primary on Thursday, announcing a 2020 campaign that had been stalled while he was treated for prostate cancer. Bennet, a former head of Denver Public Schools who has carved out a reputation as a policy-oriented moderate, made his announcement on…… Continue Reading

POLL: Something Most Agree On – The Government Needs Changes

While 61% of Democrats want big changes, 52% of Republicans do as well.… Continue Reading

As Expected, Barr Skips House Panel On Mueller Report

Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler possible subpoenas and a contempt of Congress charge may be forthcoming. … Continue Reading

Mornings on the Mall 05.02.19

Isaias Medina, Sidney Powell, MD Del. Nic Kipke, Rep. Louie Gohmert and ICE’s Derek Benner joined WMAL on Thursday! Mornings on the Mall Thursday, May 2, 2019 Hosts: Mary Walter and Vince Coglianese Executive Producer: Heather Hunter 5am – A/B/C TRUMP AND TWITTER: Trump Fires Off 60 Mostly Anti-Biden Retweets in an Hour Poll:…… Continue Reading