World Jan 24, 2022
Thousands march in Washington against COVID-19 vaccine mandates
Like other COVID-19 restrictions aimed at reining in the disease, vaccine mandates have become a deeply polarizing political issue.
World / Politics Jan 22, 2022
Unsigned Trump order told Pentagon to seize voting machines, report says
The explosive document, released by the National Archives and obtained by Politico, highlights the extreme measures Trump may have been willing to take to cling to power.
Commentary / World Jan 9, 2022
Can U.S. elections be made safe from rampaging mobs?
by Elizabeth Drew
Irrespective of the effectiveness of the Jan. 6 committee report, the nature and safety of America’s democratic system remain up for grabs.
Commentary / World Jan 7, 2022
The Jan. 6 riot and the possessive white male
by Jan-werner Mueller
In the grand scheme of things, it is tempting to interpret the far-right’s rage now and on Jan. 6 as a sign that things ultimately are changing for the better as theirs is a losing battle.
World / Crime & Legal Dec 8, 2021
Trump's White House chief risks criminal charge for defying Capitol riot probe
Mark Meadows' lawyer said his client changed his mind about assisting the committee after it "issued wide ranging subpoenas for information from a third party communications provider."
World Nov 24, 2021
Capitol riot probe turns to extremist groups linked to attack
by Billy House
Subpoenas have been issued to leaders of the Oath Keepers, the Proud Boys and a group known as 1st Amendment Praetorian.
World / Politics Oct 16, 2021
Key to Biden’s climate agenda likely to be cut because of Democrat's opposition
by Coral Davenport
Biden had hoped enactment of the legislation would clean up the energy sector, which produces about one-quarter of greenhouse gases in the U.S.
World Sep 27, 2021
'Swift chariots of democracy': All aboard Washington's secret subway
Today, the bustling main station is abuzz whenever the Senate is in session, with journalists waiting patiently to swarm legislators as they disembark.
World / Crime & Legal Sep 24, 2021
Trump allies Bannon and Meadows subpoenaed in probe of Capitol riot
The chairman of the House of Representatives committee investigating the deadly Jan. 6 riot said Meadows was reportedly in communication with organizers of the riot.
Asia Pacific Sep 12, 2021
U.S. reportedly considering Taipei's proposal to add 'Taiwan' to name of Washington office
The name change would assuredly anger Communist-led mainland China, which views the democratic, self-ruled island as part of its sovereign territory.
Business / Corporate May 23, 2021
Japanese trains may dominate Washington metro after Hitachi secures deal
Hitachi Rail Washington won a contract in March to design and manufacture 256 cars of a new series with an option to build up to 800 cars.