Politics Sep 07 Armed man charged toward Democratic candidate for Ohio governor at fair, law enforcement says The Ohio State Highway Patrol says an armed assailant charged toward the Democratic candidate for Ohio governor, Amy Acton, during a campaign stop at the Canfield Fair, injuring several people before he was stopped by troopers.
Politics Sep 06 Trump administration makes another appeal to Supreme Court to allow mail ballot restrictions The filing came after U.S. District Court Judge Indira Talwani extended an order against the Postal Service enforcing President Donald Trump’s executive order for the November elections.
Politics Sep 05 Kennedy Center renews call for Trump-backed shutdown after part of a ceiling collapses No one was injured when a piece of the ceiling inside the Kennedy Center's grand foyer collapsed Friday evening, said Roma Daravi, the center's vice president for public relations.
Politics Aug 22 Trump threatens lawsuit against nonprofit that questioned whether National Guard plan lessened crime The letter gave the Washington, D.C.-based Center for American Progress until the end of business Friday to issue the retraction or face a $5 billion lawsuit. The center declined.
Politics Aug 17 Trump blames vandals for damaged grass in the spot where he held his July 4 celebration Trump has repeatedly blamed vandals for damage to his renovation projects in the nation's capital, often without evidence and sometimes despite opposing accounts from his officials.
Politics Aug 14 Suspect arrested in World War II Memorial vandalism in Washington The memorial was vandalized Thursday, with bubbles filling a fountain and “Clean hands dirty $” written in red paint.
Nation Aug 10 Washington grapples with a $1.4 billion National Guard deployment extension until 2029 Residents and a new cadre of local officials see in it an unacceptable attempt by the federal government to restrict the heavily Democratic city's autonomy.
Politics Aug 05 FAA is investigating why a plane was allowed to take off as Trump's helicopter approached The White House emphasized that President Trump was not in danger during the incident.
Politics Aug 05 North Carolina Rep. Edwards quits reelection bid after committee finds inappropriate conduct The House Ethics Committee recommended he be censured for unprofessional and inappropriate conduct toward two young female aides in his office.
Politics Aug 04 National Guard deployment to Washington through 2029 will cost roughly $1.4 billion, estimate shows The cost estimate is for fiscal years 2027-2029 and came in response to questions from Massachusetts Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren.