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We Need a New Washington

Donald Trump has a unique opportunity to emulate the Father of our Country in restraining and containing the power of the state.

Unlock the Best Black Friday Deals Without Breaking the Bank

Learn how to shop like a pro this Black Friday with smart strategies and tips to snag the best deals while avoiding overspending.

Washington Commanders bold predictions for Week 11 Thursday Night Football vs. Eagles

Ahead of their game against the Philadelphia Eagles, it’s time to release our Washington Commanders Week 11 predictions.

Denzel Washington and King Charles Had a Handshake Snafu

I didn't know if I was supposed to grab you or not,” the Gladiator II actor said as he greeted the monarch at a Wednesday night premiere.

‘Gladiator II’ star Denzel Washington has awkward encounter with King Charles

Denzel Washington experienced an awkward encounter with King Charles III during the London premiere of "Gladiator II."

Washington Commanders at Philadelphia Eagles: Predictions, picks and odds for NFL Week 11 game

The Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Commanders are the two teams at the top of the NFC East. They enter Week 11 with only a half game separating them. This game means a lot to both teams, so here are our experts' predictions on this pivotal Week 11 matchup.

Iowa Hawkeyes play the Washington State Cougars

Washington State Cougars (3-0) vs. Iowa Hawkeyes (3-0) Moline, Illinois; Friday, 8:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Iowa faces Washington State in Moline, Illinois. Iowa went 19-15 overall with a 9-4 record against non-conference opponents in the 2023-24 season.

Jordan Mailata activated off IR before Philadelphia Eagles-Washington Commanders Thursday Night Football game

The Philadelphia Eagles have activated starting left tackle Jordan Mailata off injured reserve before Thursday night's game against the Washington Commanders at Lincoln Financial Field. The Eagles haven't had a full practice due to the short week after ...

The Gladiator II Premiere Was a Menswear Melee

Few things are more textbook Gentlemen’s Quarterly than the very concept of the red-carpet premiere of Ridley Scott’s Gladiator II, which features the likes of Paul Mescal, Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn, and Denzel Washington. Suits! Swords! Swagger!

Special counsel Jack Smith and his team to resign before Trump takes office

Smith's federal criminal cases against Trump were upended by the election, as the Justice Department's longstanding policy is that sitting presidents can't be charged with crimes.

Trump’s Cabinet was looking relatively normal. Then came Matt Gaetz.

For days, Donald Trump’s selections for top roles in his administration were hailed as being particularly normal.

Democratic stronghold state votes to protect natural gas and gas stoves, a Biden administration bugaboo

Voters in Washington state appeared Tuesday to narrowly approve a ballot measure that will protect access to natural gas in the near future. Proponents of the measure declared victory on Tuesday, but the count remained tight, with provisional and other ...

A Project 2025 Leader Is Back in the Fold

Roberts’s new book, “Dawn’s Early Light,” has a foreword written by the author’s friend Vice President-elect JD Vance. Its release was delayed from September to November after the Heritage Foundation — and Roberts himself — turned into an apparent liability for Republicans over the summer.

Republicans will retain House majority, CNN projects, completing GOP’s dominance of Washington

Republicans have secured their monopoly on power in Donald Trump’s new Washington, retaining their majority in the House of Representatives, CNN projected Wednesday, after picking up seats in California and Arizona and ushering in a dramatic new era of right-wing populist rule.

Senate Republicans to choose new leader as Mitch McConnell steps down

WASHINGTON — Senate Republicans will meet behind closed doors Wednesday to elect a new leader, capping a battle that has divided the party and pitted a candidate backed by vocal MAGA allies of President-elect Donald Trump against two long-serving ...

Dan Quinn: Commanders' offense has 'a lot more under the hood'

Kliff Kingsbury has been the toast of D.C. during the Washington Commanders' 2024 turnaround. The offensive coordinator has put rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels in optimal positions to succeed, authored impressive game plans, and hit all the right buttons ...

Trump makes his triumphant return to Washington for a meeting he never gave to Biden

He never conceded the election, never placed a phone call, never invited Biden for lunch. He left Washington before Biden was sworn in, using Air Force One one last time to escape to Palm Beach, Florida. It was the first time a sitting president skipped ...

Trump picks Lee Zeldin, former New York congressman, to lead EPA

Zeldin, a staunch supporter of Trump, has just a 14% lifetime voting score from the League of Conservation Voters.

Congress set to extend government shutdown deadline into Trump’s term

The extension would give the Senate plenty of time to begin confirming Trump's Cabinet nominees and the House time to plot out maneuvers on tax legislation.

Biden has invited Trump to the White House. Trump shunned that tradition when Biden won

President Joe Biden has vowed to ensure a smooth transition and emphasized the importance of working with Donald Trump, who is both his presidential predecessor and successor, to bring the country together.

NFL Week 11 game picks: Odds, predictions for every matchup

The schedule is jam-packed with conference and divisional matchups that could determine the trajectory of the next couple months leading into the playoffs, starting with a battle at the top of the NFC East between the Philadelphia Eagles and Washington ...

Trump transition live updates: Waltz eyed as national security adviser, sources say

Trump has wasted no time in moving to assemble his team for a second term in the White House -- naming Susie Wiles as his chief of staff and New York Rep. Elise Stefanik as U.N. ambassador, among other positions. Inauguration Day is Jan. 20.

Family still searching for answers after loved one died from 2020 hit-and-run

CINCINNATI (WXIX) - A family is still seeking answers to find the driver who hit their loved one and drove off in 2020. Jamarion Washington was in a coma for three years before he passed away at 15 years old. He was put in a coma after he was hit by a vehicle on Gilpin Avenue in Evanston on Nov. 11, 2020.

Deadly Tuskegee University shooting leads to machine gun possession arrest

Jaquez Myrick, 25, was arrested in relation to the deadly homecoming event shooting at Tuskegee University in Alabama on Sunday.

Smile, Flatter and Barter: How the World Is Prepping for Trump Part II

For months leading up to Trump’s political comeback — and in the heady days since his victory was confirmed — foreign leaders have rushed, once again, to ingratiate themselves with him.

Pittsburgh Steelers' star RB goes down with ankle injury

LANDOVER, Md. -- Pittsburgh Steelers star running back Najee Harris briefly left the team’s win over the Washington Commanders after suffering an ankle injury. Harris returned to the game, but his ankle was wrapped in ice, and a wrap followed the game.

Biden's White House invitation to Trump continues a tradition Trump shunned in 2020

Before he comes back for good on Inauguration Day, Donald Trump will return to the White House briefly at the invitation of President Joe Biden

Warren Washington, leading climate scientist from Portland, dies at 88

His legacy will live on in the next generations of climate scientists and problem solvers,” said the president of OSU, Washington's alma mater.

What channel is the Washington State vs. Utah State game on?

TV channel and live stream links for the Nov. 9 Washington State Cougars vs. Utah State Aggies Week 11 college football matchup.

Commanders vs. Steelers 2024 Prediction, Odds, Picks - Nov 10

Preview the Week 10 matchup between the Washington Commanders and Pittsburgh Steelers with predictions, odds, over/under, spread, betting lines and more.

Three Pittsburgh Steelers set to return against Commanders, including do-it-all running back

PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers will welcome back three players against the Washington Commanders. Running back Cordarrelle Patterson, center Zach Frazier, and quarterback Justin Fields will all play after missing games with various injuries.

Tim Walz Vows to 'Stand Up and Fight' Against Trump and Republicans

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz said he will "stand up and fight" against Republicans and President-elect Donald Trump 's administration if they come after his state.

Canucks Trade Forward Daniel Sprong to Seattle

Vancouver, B.C. – Vancouver Canucks General Manager Patrik Allvin announced today that the club has traded forward Daniel Sprong to the Seattle Kraken in exchange for future considerations.

What is Kamala Harris' net worth?

When Vice President Kamala Harris ends her term on Jan. 20, 2025, she will leave Washington, D.C., with a comfortable nest egg built on book deals and decades of public service, which includes pensions and shared assets with her high-earning spouse Doug Emhoff.

Washington voters saved state’s landmark climate law at critical time

Though Donald Trump’s return to the presidency bodes poorly for national climate policy, Washington voters trounced Initiative 2117, protecting the state’s landmark climate law aimed at curbing heat-trapping greenhouse gas emissions. In what is sure to ...

Opinion | Donald Trump and the media: a look back and a look ahead to the next four years

Four media experts and analysts discuss how the press covered Trump in this election cycle and what to expect going forward