Biden: US will end military combat mission in Iraq by end of year
President Joe Biden and Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi are set to announce that they’ve come to an agreement to end the U.S. military’s combat mission in Iraq by the end of the year.
Senators reveal final roadblock before settling on $1T infrastructure legislation
A bill could be ready as early as Monday afternoon, one senator said.
Pelosi picks GOP Rep. Kinzinger for Jan. 6 commission after rejecting Banks, Jordan
Kinzinger breaks with Republican leadership again
NASA hands SpaceX contract for first mission to Jupiter's moon Europa
The Europa Clipper mission is slated for October 2024.
Virginia officials release updated COVID-19 safety guidelines, mask mandate for schools
The Virginia Department of Health and the Virginia Department of Education released new guidance Wednesday for PreK-12 schools for the upcoming 2021-2022 school year which includes supporting school divisions in making decisions on masking and other prevention measures.
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser directs MPD to use 'any overtime necessary' in response to recent gun violence
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser sent a letter to certain members of D.C. Council Monday saying she has directed the Metropolitan Police Department to "use any overtime necessary to meet our public safety needs" after an increase in gun violence in the District.
Black Lives Matter Plaza to become permanent installation; lane closures begin Monday
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) announced Friday that construction to make Black Lives Matter Plaza a permanent installation will begin on Monday, July 19 with lane closures expected.
Biden administration drops Trump showerhead rule to increase water flow
The Energy Department is going back to a showerhead standard adopted in 2013, saying it provides plenty of water for a good soak and a thorough clean.
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser proposes renaming DC elementary school after late statesman John Lewis
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser wants to rename an elementary school in the Petworth neighborhood after John Lewis, the late congressman and civil rights leader who passed away last year.
Maryland Gov Larry Hogan can’t end enhanced COVID-19 unemployment, judge says
A judge in Baltimore has ruled that Maryland must continue providing pandemic-era supplemental unemployment benefits, despite Governor Larry Hogan’s order to eliminate it.
DC mayor among officials meeting with President Biden, AG Garland regarding gun violence
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser will be among the officials meeting with President Joe Biden and Attorney General Merrick Garland regarding gun violence today at the White House.
US war in Afghanistan will end August 31, Biden says
President Joe Biden on Thursday said the U.S. military mission in Afghanistan will conclude on Aug. 31.
DC government workers headed back to the office on Monday
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has ordered all city government workers to return to the office next week.
Rudy Giuliani suspended from practicing law in DC
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani – who acted as former President Donald Trump’s lawyer – has been suspended from practicing law in the District.
Trump files class-action lawsuits against Facebook, Twitter and Google
Donald Trump announced Wednesday he was serving as lead plaintiff in the class-action suits, claiming he has been wrongfully censored by the companies.
America misses Biden's COVID-19 vaccination goal on Independence Day
The United States fell short of President Biden’s goal to have 70% of adults vaccinated by July 4, but his tweet Sunday morning thanked the millions of Americans who’ve already rolled up a sleeve.
Judge blocks Hogan's early expiration of enhanced unemployment benefits
Maryland's governor wanted to end the enhanced unemployment benefits two months ahead of the date set by Congress.
Biden holds naturalization ceremony at White House ahead of July 4
President Joe Biden will welcome 21 immigrants as the newest United States citizens in a ceremony in the East Room beginning at 2:30 p.m. ET.
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan issues additional $10K reward for suspects in Annapolis stray-bullet death
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan announced on Thursday that the state is committing $10,000 to the investigation into the death of a U.S. Navy Midshipman candidate’s mother who was allegedly struck and killed by a stray bullet while on an Annapolis hotel patio this week.
Maryland Gov Larry Hogan honoring Capital Gazette victims with ‘Freedom of the Press Day’
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan is honoring the victims of the Capital Gazette shooting by naming June 28 “Freedom of the Press Day” in their honor.