The Latest Breaking News from Washington D.C.

Jan. 6 panel to show evidence that Trump knew he lost, but spread fraud lies anyway

WASHINGTON — Former Trump campaign manager William Stepien will testify Monday in a hearing expected to focus on the former president's decision to spread false allegations of election fraud, despite admonitions from his own administration and campaign staff who told him his claims were groundless.

Los Angeles Times · Jun 13, 2022

Turkey holiday 'nightmare' after Washington grandad struck down with pneumonia as family bid to get him home

Samuel Major had just celebrated his 80th birthday before jetting off to Antalya, but he is now in a Turkish hospital after falling ill

Chronicle Live · Jun 13, 2022

US Defense Secretary Austin meets Thai leader to boost ties

U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has met with Thailand’s prime minister, Prayuth Chan-ocha, in an effort to strengthen what Austin says is Washington’s “unparalleled network of alliances” in the region

The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2022

Michigan advances to second DNC round of consideration for early 2024 primary spot

WASHINGTON — Michigan is bound for the second round of the Democratic National Committee's process for deciding which states will be among the first to vote for the party's 2024 presidential nominee.

Tribune News Service · Jun 12, 2022

Senators announce bipartisan framework for gun legislation in wake of mass shootings

WASHINGTON — A bipartisan group of senators on Sunday announced it had reached a framework for enacting modest gun restrictions, such as closing loopholes and increasing background checks for gun purchases by people between 18 and 21, in response to a recent spate of mass shootings that included a massacre…

Los Angeles Times · Jun 12, 2022

New Asean-US era

The special summit held last month in Washington between US President Joe Biden and nine Southeast Asian leaders clearly emphasised his administration's attempts to engage the region it sees as central to countering China's rising influence in Asia and beyond.

Bangkok Post · Jun 12, 2022

Washington Commanders defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio deletes his Twitter account

Washington Commanders defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio has deleted his Twitter account after a tumultuous week.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 12, 2022

Senators announce bipartisan framework for gun legislation in wake of mass shootings

WASHINGTON — A bipartisan group of senators on Sunday announced it had reached a framework for enacting modest gun restrictions, such as closing loopholes and increasing background checks for gun purchases by people between 18 and 21, in response to a recent spate of mass shootings that included a massacre…

Los Angeles Times · Jun 12, 2022

Senators announce bipartisan framework on gun legislation in wake of mass shootings

WASHINGTON — A bipartisan group of senators on Sunday announced it had reached a framework for enacting modest gun restrictions while beefing up school security and enhancing mental health treatment in response to a recent spate of mass shootings that included a massacre at a Texas elementary school.

Los Angeles Times · Jun 12, 2022

The Commanders' Jack Del Rio is off Twitter after calling the Jan. 6 riot a 'dust-up'

Del Rio also faces a $100,000 fine levied by Washington's head coach, a sum that will be donated to the U.S. Capitol Police Memorial Fund.

WEKU · Jun 12, 2022