Julia Eisen – WMAL News | October 9, 2023 121,000 Virginians had winning tickets in the Powerball on Saturday with three Virginians winning $50,000 a piece. However, no one was able to secure the jackpot prize. For tonight’s Monday night drawing the Powerball jackpot is up to an estimated $1.55 billion. John Hagerty, spokesperson with…… Continue Reading
Md. House of Delegates legislating and driving?
Julia Eisen – WMAL News | October 6, 2023 While everyone is advised not to text and drive but Maryland House Delegates are reminded not to legislate and drive. During a House Health and Government Operations Committee meeting Thursday, two delegates attended the Zoom briefing while in vehicles. In the meeting, Del. Robbyn Lewis (D-Baltimore)…… Continue Reading
US employers added a surprisingly strong 336,000 jobs in September in a sign of economic resilience
The nation’s employers added 336,000 jobs in September, an unexpectedly robust gain that suggests that many companies remain confident enough to keep hiring despite high interest rates and a hazy outlook for the economy.… Continue Reading
Biden says he had to use Trump-era funds for the border wall. Asked if barriers work, he says ‘No’
President Joe Biden on Thursday defended his administration’s decision to waive 26 federal laws in South Texas to allow for construction of roughly 20 miles of additional border wall, saying he had no choice but to use the Trump-era funding for the barrier to stop illegal migration from Mexico.… Continue Reading
Donald Trump endorses Jim Jordan to succeed Kevin McCarthy as House speaker
Former President Donald Trump is officially backing Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio, the pugnacious House Judiciary Committee chairman and longtime Trump defender, to succeed Kevin McCarthy as House speaker.… Continue Reading
Plante Clips | October 6, 2023
Chris Plante Show stories list for October 6, 2023… Continue Reading
Deer collisions up in DMV area, so are repair costs
Julia Eisen – WMAL News | October 5, 2023 Deer mating season is upon us and AAA is warning drivers to be extra cautious. Vehicle repairs related to deer strikes are up 60 percent in Maryland over the last five years and up 40 percent in Virginia. With deer strikes going up, costs are increasing…… Continue Reading
MoCo Councilmember Jawondo pursues proposed bill after Md. AG opinion
Julia Eisen – WMAL News | October 5, 2023 Montgomery County will not be able to move forward with many parts of a proposed legislation to limit when a police officer can pull you over. Councilmember Will Jawando’s proposal to prevent police from pulling you over if your taillight is out or your license, registration…… Continue Reading
Youngkin receives backlash after taking $2M from TikTok investor despite app ban
Julia Eisen – WMAL News | October 5, 2023 Back in December, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin banned TikTok use from state government devices but now critics say Youngkin has accepted large donations from a donor with ties to the platform’s parent company in China. The $2 million donation came from billionaire GOP donor, Jeff Yass,…… Continue Reading
PRESS RELEASE: CHAIRMAN JORDAN ANNOUNCES RUN FOR HOUSE SPEAKER
The American people have entrusted us to lead in the House of Representatives. Our majority has had success in the first nine months of the 118th Congress. We should be proud of what we have achieved together in these divided times. … Continue Reading
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