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They left Congress in disgrace. Taxpayers could still pay their pensions.
3+ hour, 40+ min ago (134+ words) The Washington Post To toughen how Congress polices itself, a bill would prohibit members from receiving pensions if they are convicted of crimes including rape and sexual assault. Former congressmen Eric Swalwell, a California Democrat, and Tony Gonzales, a Texas…...
Inside the chaotic correspondents" dinner shooting: "Get down, get down!"
2+ hour, 17+ min ago (225+ words) Inside the chaotic correspondents" dinner shooting: "Get down, get down! The Washington Post For the third time in three years, President Donald Trump found himself under the threat of gunfire. This time, the Washington press corps was in the room....
Trump says he sees shootings as a reflection of his impact
2+ hour, 17+ min ago (205+ words) The Washington Post President Donald Trump said Saturday that he views his repeated brushes with violence as a sign of his historic significance and is determined not to let the dangers affect him. Authorities have not identified a motive or…...
Trump's changes to Reflecting Pool worry preservationists, locals
18+ hour, 23+ min ago (145+ words) The Washington Post Some warned that the president's blue-tinted resurfacing would distort the experience for visitors and make the national symbol resemble a "large lap pool." President Donald Trump this week unveiled his rapid project to resurface the Lincoln Memorial's…...
Militants launch coordinated attacks across Mali
17+ hour, 1+ min ago (116+ words) The Washington Post Islamist militants struck across the country in an "unprecedented" attack believed to be waged by Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin. Islamist militants and separatists launched attacks across the West African nation of Mali on Saturday, in what analysts…...
Iran says no direct talks planned as Witkoff, Kushner expected in Pakistan
17+ hour, 1+ min ago (176+ words) The Washington Post With an Iranian delegation in Islamabad and U. S. envoys due to depart Washington, the prospect of direct talks between the two sides to end the war in Iran remains uncertain. ISLAMABAD, Pakistan " Senior Iranian and U. S. officials are expected…...
Trump's plan for $500 million Spirit Airline bailout draws GOP division
21+ hour, 26+ min ago (132+ words) Trump's plan for $500 million Spirit Airlines bailout draws GOP division'The Washington Post The president said this week that buying the bankrupt airline would save jobs but his administration is divided. President Donald Trump's desire to "just buy" bankrupt Spirit Airlines…...
Bills to tackle a rat boom died in a state Capitol. The rats did not.
22+ hour, 42+ min ago (168+ words) The Washington Post Idaho lawmakers spent hours debating a surge in rodents menacing Boise-area gardens and kitchens and threatening agriculture and public health. BOISE, Idaho " An invasion of stowaways had arrived from liberal coastal states, the lawmakers asserted. "Decisive action…...
Democrats could actually retake the Senate. Here are the races to watch.
21+ hour, 26+ min ago (139+ words) The Washington Post The map still favors Republicans, but Trump's declining popularity --- particularly on the economy --- makes Democrats' once long-shot bid to retake the Senate more feasible than ever. Democrats have long felt bullish about reclaiming the House of Representatives,…...
DOJ is paying out Trump allies, undermining former investigations
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (145+ words) Breaking news and analysis on politics, business, world, national news, entertainment and more. In-depth DC, Virginia, Maryland news coverage including traffic, weather, crime, education, restaurant reviews and more. Since Trump's return to the White House last year, the Justice Department…...