The Latest Breaking News from Washington D.C.

Star Jan. 6 witness told committee that lawyer linked to Trump tried to silence her

WASHINGTON — The Trump-aligned lawyer who initially represented former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson instructed her to downplay her knowledge of what happened during the Capitol insurrection, Hutchinson told the Jan. 6 committee in testimony made public Thursday.

Los Angeles Times · Dec 23, 2022

Senate passes $1.7 trillion omnibus spending bill

WASHINGTON — The Senate overwhelmingly passed the mammoth fiscal 2023 spending package in a burst of activity on the floor Thursday after finally nailing down an amendments deal it took all day Wednesday and into the morning to hammer out.

Tribune News Service · Dec 23, 2022

U.S. House approves Ukraine aid including arms after Zelenskiy visit

The U.S. House of Representatives gave final approval on Friday to a $45 billion aid package for Ukraine, as President Volodymyr Zelenskiy warned his citizens that Russia could launch attacks over Christmas and urged them to heed air raid alarms.

Reuters · Dec 23, 2022

Adnan Syed hired by Georgetown University for its prison reform organization

BALTIMORE — Adnan Syed is now a Georgetown University employee, the private university in Washington, D.C., announced.

Tribune News Service · Dec 22, 2022

Senate passes $1.7 trillion omnibus spending bill

WASHINGTON — The Senate overwhelmingly passed the mammoth fiscal 2023 spending package in a burst of activity on the floor Thursday after finally nailing down an amendments deal it took all day Wednesday and into the morning to hammer out.

Tribune News Service · Dec 22, 2022

Don’t Isolate North Korea

Why another pressure campaign would be a mistake.

Foreign Affairs · Dec 22, 2022

Once again, Shelby stands alone when it comes to earmarks

WASHINGTON — Call him the billion-dollar man.

Tribune News Service · Dec 22, 2022

Zelenskiy met Polish president on return from Washington

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Thursday met his Polish counterpart Andrzej Duda for nearly two hours of talks during his trip home from the United States.

Reuters · Dec 22, 2022

Immigration reform hopes nearly extinguished as Congress approaches end of session

WASHINGTON — Congressional leaders who hoped to strike a deal on immigration reform before the end of the year faced difficult odds to push proposals through for votes.

Los Angeles Times · Dec 22, 2022

Many coroners have no medical background

“A coroner doesn’t have to ever have taken a science class in their life."

Salon · Dec 22, 2022