The Latest Breaking News from Washington D.C.

Jan. 6 rioter Stephen Ayres testifies before House committee

WASHINGTON — Stephen Ayres, an Ohio man who entered the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, testified Tuesday to the congressional committee investigating the attack. Ayres pleaded guilty last month to charges related to his actions on Jan. 6 as part of an agreement with federal prosecutors.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 12, 2022

Afro-Colombian politician tapped as ambassador to Washington

A veteran Afro-Colombian politician who studied in the Soviet Union and fled his country after being kidnapped by a paramilitary group has been named Colombia’s next ambassador to the United States

The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2022

Biden administration tries to get ahead of red-hot inflation report

WASHINGTON — White House officials launched a defensive strike Tuesday against what they expect will be a dour report marking another month of soaring inflation.

Tribune News Service · Jul 12, 2022

Washington-based Tribes sues Juul, claiming e-cigarette maker targeted youth with 'deceptive' ads

The Tulalip Tribes of Washington are the latest plaintiffs to sue e-cigarette behemoth Juul Labs for targeting adolescents — including tribal youth — with misleading ads that downplayed the product's addictive properties.

Tribune News Service · Jul 12, 2022

Jan. 6 hearing to focus on how right wing extremist groups came together to attack Capitol

WASHINGTON — The ties between allies of former President Donald Trump and the far right extremists who attacked the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, will be the focus of Tuesday’s hearing by the House committee investigating the insurrection.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 12, 2022

Jan. 6 hearing focuses on how right-wing extremist groups came together to attack Capitol

WASHINGTON — The ties between allies of former President Donald Trump and the far-right extremists who attacked the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, is the focus of Tuesday’s hearing by the House committee investigating the insurrection.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 12, 2022

California's Newsom goes to Washington; 2024 chatter follows

California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom is headed to Washington this week in a visit certain to kindle more talk about his national political ambitions

The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2022

Forced ‘down a dark, agonizing path,’ Illinois needs federal help as ‘island’ for reproductive rights, Stratton testifies

Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton’s appearance in Washington comes as 10 states have already banned abortions and Illinois remains in the spotlight as a place for women to seek reproductive care.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 12, 2022

White House: To help salmon, dams may need to be removed

The Biden administration has released two reports arguing that removing dams on the lower Snake River may be needed to restore salmon runs in the Pacific Northwest

The Independent UK · Jul 12, 2022

California’s no party preference voters were no-shows in June 7 primary, report says

WASHINGTON — Only 18% of the 6.4 million Californians who are registered Independent, third-party or without a preference voted in the June 7 primary, according to Political Data, which tracks voter trends.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · Jul 12, 2022