The Latest Breaking News from Washington D.C.

As 2023 started, 18 House and Senate campaigns were in debt

WASHINGTON — As lawmakers wrangle over the nation’s debt, 18 members of the House and Senate started this year with campaign committees that each reported at least $100,000 in unpaid bills.

Tribune News Service · Mar 15, 2023

Russia decries ‘hostile’ flights after US drone crash

Moscow warned against “hostile” US flights on Wednesday, as tensions simmered a day after a Russian fighter jet was accused of colliding with an American drone over the Black Sea.

Bangkok Post · Mar 15, 2023

Commanders’ fans react to Taylor Heinicke’s departure

Washington fans and local media reacted to the news of Taylor Heinicke's departure.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 15, 2023

Pete Buttigieg calls out Pence for being two-faced in controversial ‘maternity leave’ jibe

‘It’s a strange thing to me, because last time I saw him, he asked me about my kids like a normal person would’

The Independent UK · Mar 15, 2023

Ukraine war – live news: Kyiv troops ‘sent to death’ in Bakhmut as Putin suffers ‘heavy losses’

Russia-US relations in ‘lamentable’ state after drone collision as war in Ukraine continues to rage

The Independent UK · Mar 15, 2023

Yoon: Seoul-Tokyo ties key to address N Korea, supply chains

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol called for Japan to join his efforts to improve bilateral relations strained by historical grievances as he prepares to travel to Tokyo for a highly anticipated summit with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida

The Independent UK · Mar 15, 2023

Commanders release running back J.D. McKissic

McKissic is a terrific player but dealing with a neck injury.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 15, 2023

Taylor Heinicke posts ‘thank you’ message to Washington

Taylor Heinicke is grateful for his time in Washington.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 15, 2023

Russian fighter jet collides with US drone over Black Sea

WASHINGTON — A Russian fighter jet collided with a U.S. surveillance drone in international airspace above the Black Sea, causing the American aircraft to crash, the Pentagon said, an incident that ratcheted up tensions already running high over the invasion of Ukraine.

Tribune News Service · Mar 14, 2023

House Democrats call to improve border appointment app

WASHINGTON — Nearly three dozen House Democrats raised concerns this week about the Biden administration’s use of a smartphone application for migrants to request an appointment to seek asylum, the latest in mounting criticism from the president’s own party over his border policies.

Tribune News Service · Mar 14, 2023