The Latest Breaking News from Washington D.C.

Weeks after rail disaster, Biden still has no plans to visit East Palestine

WASHINGTON — Republicans are continuing to criticize President Joe Biden for not visiting East Palestine, Ohio, where a train carrying toxic, cancer-causing chemicals derailed Feb. 3.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 26, 2023

These rural schools face a financial 'cliff.' Will partisan bickering cut off a lifeline?

WASHINGTON — Anmarie Swanstrom had driven four hours along twisting mountain roads, through the fire-scarred Shasta-Trinity National Forest, to Sacramento to catch a red-eye flight.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 26, 2023

Capitol Hill finds rare bipartisan cause in China – but it could pose problems

Experts fear this moment of agreement in Washington could escalate tensions with Beijing and increase the risk of conflict

The Guardian - US · Feb 26, 2023

Watch: Ukrainians rally at Lincoln Memorial to mark one year anniversary of the war

Members of the Ukrainian community in Washington held a mass rally at the Lincoln Memorial to mark the first anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2023

Why scammers who stole billions in unemployment benefits may get away with fraud

WASHINGTON — Just a small percentage of the at least $60 billion in unemployment payments estimated to be lost to fraud during the pandemic has been recovered, and time is running out to prosecute those who committed the crime.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 25, 2023

Bills would let transgender people seal name-change requests

Legislators in at least two states are trying to allow transgender people to keep records of their name change out of the public record

The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2023

Former Washington player/defensive coordinator Greg Manusky has a new job

Greg Manusky spent a total of eight seasons in Washington, including three as defensive coordinator.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 25, 2023

‘As long as it takes’: US aid to Ukraine sustainable, experts say

Support for Kyiv serves the US’s ‘strategic interests’ against security threats posed by Putin’s Russia, analysts say.

Al Jazeera · Feb 25, 2023

Getting to know new Commanders offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy

We interview Chiefs Wire managing editor Charles Goldman for more insight on new offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy. We discuss everything.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 25, 2023

Biden troubled China did not take Pentagon call over balloon

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden said he was troubled that China declined to take a call from Pentagon officials over the alleged spy balloon that crossed the U.S.

Tribune News Service · Feb 25, 2023