The Latest Breaking News from Washington D.C.

Senate Republicans try a new tactic to overturn Biden’s student loan plan

WASHINGTON — Senate Republicans are attempting to overturn President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness program by deploying a procedural tactic that allows them to avert a filibuster and pass it by a simple majority.

Tribune News Service · Mar 28, 2023

Senator Rand Paul staffer ‘repeatedly stabbed in broad daylight’ in Washington DC

Police named the victim as Phillip Todd, a staffer on the Senate Homeland Security Committee

The Independent UK · Mar 28, 2023

Analysis: Israel’s protests, Netanyahu and the crisis his government unleashed

WASHINGTON — Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel’s longest-serving prime minister, is a legendary master of political survival. For once, he may have overplayed his hand.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 27, 2023

Mike McDaniel had the best jab after learning Dan Snyder’s asking price for the Washington Commanders

Joke or not, this was a totally legitimate question to ask!

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 27, 2023

Can the government prosecute someone for ‘encouraging’ illegal immigration? Supreme Court to decide

WASHINGTON — Is it a crime or free speech for someone to “encourage” immigrants to come to this country illegally, or remain here after their visas have expired?

Los Angeles Times · Mar 27, 2023

House GOP’s energy bill hitting the floor amid market volatility

WASHINGTON — House Republicans are pitching legislation queued up for a floor vote this week as a salve to high gasoline and electric costs, though it remains hazy how quickly and aggressively the measure would lower prices.

Tribune News Service · Mar 27, 2023

High School Football Coach Prays And Receives $1.7M Payout For Religious Tradition On Field

A former public high school football coach in Washington who lost his job for leading prayers on the field after games

Zenger · Mar 27, 2023

White House’s EV tax credit implementation in the spotlight

WASHINGTON — Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are scrutinizing how the Biden administration handles new incentives for buying electric vehicles with the first formal guidance on which cars qualify for subsidies expected this week.

Tribune News Service · Mar 27, 2023

Lawmakers open to Biden’s call to claw back SVB executive pay

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden’s call for legislation that would allow regulators to claw back executive bonuses and stock sale proceeds in the lead up to the Silicon Valley Bank collapse has found a receptive audience on Capitol Hill.

Tribune News Service · Mar 27, 2023

Will US consumers have to bail out struggling banks?

WASHINGTON — Could taxpayers wind up bailing out wealthy customers at banks such as Silicon Valley Bank, Signature Bank and others that are struggling?

McClatchy Washington Bureau · Mar 27, 2023