Tag: District of Columbia
GOP senators ready $1T infrastructure counteroffer to Biden
WASHINGTON — Senate Republicans revived negotiations over President Joe Biden’s sweeping investment plan, preparing a $1 trillion infrastructure proposal that would be funded with...
1st sportsbook at major pro sports arena opens in Washington
WASHINGTON — The first full-service sportsbook at a major sports arena or stadium in the United States opened its doors Wednesday at the home...
Karine Jean-Pierre makes history giving White House briefing
WASHINGTON — Karine Jean-Pierre on Wednesday became the first openly gay woman to deliver the White House press briefing and only the second Black...
AP source: Biden picks LA mayor, envoy for ambassador posts
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is expected to announce he is nominating former senior State Department official Nicholas Burns to serve as his ambassador...
GOP senators set summer deadline on Congress’ policing bill
WASHINGTON — Congressional bargainers should reach a bipartisan deal on revamping policing procedures by summer or abandon the effort, Republicans said Wednesday, a day...
Suarez homers in leadoff debut, Reds down Nationals 2-1
WASHINGTON — Eugenio Suarez homered off Washington ace Max Scherzer in his first career start as a leadoff hitter, Tyler Mahle allowed three hits...
DC files antitrust case vs Amazon over treatment of vendors
WASHINGTON — The District of Columbia has sued Amazon, accusing the online retail giant of anticompetitive practices in its treatment of sellers on its...
As deadlines slip, Biden agenda faces crucial assessment
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden’s infrastructure plan is hitting roadblocks. A policing overhaul after the killing of George Floyd is up in...
Schools try pep-rally tactics to get students vaccinated
SAN DIEGO — A growing number of public schools are using mascots, food trucks and prize giveaways to create a pep-rally atmosphere aimed at...
Senate confirms Brooks-LaSure to run health care programs
WASHINGTON — The Senate on Tuesday confirmed President Joe Biden’s pick to run U.S. health insurance programs, putting in place a key player who’ll...