The Latest Breaking News from Washington D.C.

Trump testimony on Jan. 6 wouldn’t be on live TV, Cheney says

WASHINGTON — Donald Trump wouldn’t be permitted to appear live on television before the Jan. 6 committee, which has subpoenaed him to testify on his role in last year’s attack on the U.S. Capitol, Rep. Liz Cheney said.

Tribune News Service · Oct 23, 2022

Commanders tight end Cole Turner ruled out with a concussion

Unfortunate news for Turner and Washington's tight ends.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 23, 2022

Biden tells voters he’s in good health ahead of 2024

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden challenged voters to pick another Democrat if they have concerns about his age, while declaring himself healthy enough for a second term.

Tribune News Service · Oct 23, 2022

Woman fends off aggressive bear by punching it in the nose after it attacks her at home

On Saturday morning an unidentified Washington woman was letting her dog out when she was suddenly met by a volatile bear which charged at her, giving her very little time to defend herself

Daily Mirror · Oct 23, 2022

Former allies, Patty Murray and Tiffany Smiley face off for US Senate

SEATTLE — Sen. Patty Murray was locked in her office in the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 when she said she decided to run for a sixth term. If she wins she would be among the longest serving senators in U.S. history.

Tribune News Service · Oct 23, 2022

Thousands March in Washington to Support Protesters in Iran

Thousands of people, including many of Iranian origin, marched Saturday in Washington to show support for nationwide protests in Iran sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini last month. They chanted slogans such as "Women, life, freedom" and "Justice for Iran" as they walked from the National Mall -- the…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 23, 2022

Poor nations face peril over elusive G-20 debt relief push

A failure to secure meaningful progress on a debt relief for the world's poorest nations at the International Monetary Fund and World Bank annual meeting in Washington has left policymakers, campaigners and investors frustrated.

Reuters · Oct 23, 2022

Protesters take to streets in Europe, US in fresh rallies over Mahsa Amini's death

Chanting crowds marched in the streets of Berlin, Washington DC and Los Angeles on Saturday in a show of international support for demonstrators facing a violent government crackdown in Iran, sparked by the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in the custody of that country's morality police.

France 24 · Oct 23, 2022

Prolonged poor air quality in Washington hits highest mark in past decade

SEATTLE — Rain and winds in the Seattle area are a welcome relief as they pushed out wildfire smoke that has clouded the air for weeks on end.

Tribune News Service · Oct 22, 2022

Three suspects arrested after two killed and officer shot on Washington tribal reservation

Police identified two of the suspects as Curry Pinkham and Zachary Holt but did not name the third man arrested

The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2022