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More Americans keep dying while walking. Even more carnage lies ahead

WASHINGTON _ The nation's pedestrian death toll keeps climbing unforgivingly. The number reached its highest level since 1990 last year, and state after state is projected to see more carnage increase in 2019.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · Oct 28, 2019

House Democrats scrambling to rewrite the Voting Rights Act to fulfill campaign promise

WASHINGTON _ A House task force is within "30 to 45 days" of releasing a report laying out which states with histories of voter suppression should be required to get permission from the federal government before changing local election laws.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · Oct 24, 2019

Black mold is growing in US prisons, but federal officials won't test it

WASHINGTON _ Hundreds of correctional officers across the U.S. are working in prisons with mold growing in areas constantly populated by both officers and inmates.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · Oct 23, 2019

Cummings' passion and collegiality sought in new impeachment leader

WASHINGTON _ Rep. Elijah Cummings' death won't slow the House impeachment inquiry, but it does mean Democrats now have to scramble to find someone with his measured approach and political savvy to help lead the effort.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · Oct 17, 2019

Next G-7 summit of world leaders will be at Trump Doral in Florida

WASHINGTON _ The next Group of Seven summit of world leaders will take place at President Donald Trump's resort at Doral, Fla., June 10-12 during the homestretch of the 2020 presidential campaign, White House acting chief of staff Mick Mulvaney told reporters on Thursday, dismissing concerns from House Democrats that…

McClatchy Washington Bureau · Oct 17, 2019

Kushner to visit Israel to meet with potential new government leaders

WASHINGTON _ Jared Kushner, who is leading the Trump administration's policymaking process on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, will travel to Israel with his team later this month to assess the nation's political environment after its latest round of inconclusive elections.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · Oct 17, 2019

Next G-7 summit of world leaders will be at Trump Doral in Florida

WASHINGTON _ The White House has chosen President Donald Trump's resort in Doral, Fla., for the next Group of Seven summit of world leaders during the homestretch of the 2020 presidential campaign, White House acting chief of staff Mick Mulvaney said on Thursday.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · Oct 17, 2019

'We're coming for you. We're coming to help these young athletes': Romney warns NCAA

WASHINGTON _ Republican Sen. Mitt Romney issued a stern warning to the NCAA on Wednesday over its treatment of college athletes.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · Oct 16, 2019

Warren takes fire from 2020 rivals: Takeaways from the fourth Democratic debate

WASHINGTON _ Elizabeth Warren felt the heat. Pete Buttigieg stepped up. And Joe Biden was, surprisingly, mostly an afterthought.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · Oct 15, 2019

Democrats want to focus on health care in 2020. Is that possible after impeachment?

LOUISVILLE, Ky. _ Soren Norris wasn't talking about impeachment, Ukraine, or even President Donald Trump himself when he finally sensed an opportunity to win over a GOP voter.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · Oct 11, 2019