WASHINGTON (AP) — A deal on U.S. aid for Ukraine and policy changes at the border with Mexico was left uncertain Monday as Congress returned with Senate negotiators struggling to reach an agreement and House Republicans trying to interject their own hardline immigration demands. Senate negotiators met Monday and had hoped this week to present…… Continue Reading
Virginia lawmakers set to take up proposal to help fund new arena for Capitals, Wizards
Advocates of Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s plan to build a new professional sports arena and entertainment district in northern Virginia say the project would be a generational job-creator so lucrative it will pay for itself.… Continue Reading
The White House will review Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s lack of disclosure on his hospital stay
The White House said Monday the administration will review what rules or procedures weren’t followed when Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin did not disclose his hospitalization for days to President Joe Biden and top officials at the Pentagon and the National Security Council. The Pentagon maintained its silence on why Austin was hospitalized and said he has no plans to resign.… Continue Reading
Commanders fire coach Ron Rivera as new ownership begins making changes
ASHBURN, Va. (AP) — The Washington Commanders fired coach Ron Rivera on Monday, the first move of many expected by new owners as they put their stamp on the NFL franchise they bought last year. The decision came a day after the Commanders’ season-ending 38-10 home loss to division-rival Dallas. “As we look ahead, we recognize the…… Continue Reading
VDOT prepares for “worst case-scenario” after 2022 beltway backup
Julia Eisen – WMAL News | January 4, 2024 This week marks two years since the epic backup on I-95 that left some Virginians stranded on the Beltway for 24 hours. “We did have an intense rate of snowfall,” Kelly Hannon, Virginia Department of Transportation Communications Manager, told WMAL News. “It did lead to a…… Continue Reading
Youngkin holds high approval rating despite November election defeats
Julia Eisen – WMAL News | January 4. 2024 Despite legislative election losses, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin’s approval rating remains high, according to a new survey. The Nov. 7 election left Virginia Republicans disappointed as Democrats held control of the state Senate and flipped control of the House of Delegates. However, Youngkin received a 2…… Continue Reading
Speaker Johnson demands hard-line policies during a border visit as Ukraine aid hangs in the balance
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson led about 60 fellow Republicans in Congress on a visit Wednesday to the Mexican border to demand hard-line immigration policies in exchange for backing President Joe Biden’s emergency wartime funding request for Ukraine. He expressed serious doubts about whether he would support a bipartisan compromise.… Continue Reading
Maryland’s first-of-its-kind economic report finds mixed signals
Julia Eisen – WMAL News | January 3, 2024 Maryland has continued to tote strong economic indicators but underlying problems have crept up to the surface, causing some concerns. Comptroller Brooke Lierman released the first ever State of the Economy Report on Wednesday, detailing the contradicting economic measures. The report collected data from different businesses,…… Continue Reading
Retirements could tip control of the House majority. It’s Republicans who have the early edge
A chaotic year for the House is coming to a close with more Democrats than Republicans deciding to leave the chamber, a disparity that could have major ramifications in next year’s elections.… Continue Reading
Biden and Trump are poised for a potential rematch that could shake American politics
U.S. presidential elections have been rocked in recent years by economic disaster, stunning gaffes, secret video and a pandemic. But for all the tumult that defined those campaigns, the volatility surrounding this year’s presidential contest has few modern parallels, posing profound challenges to the future of American democracy.… Continue Reading
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