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Americans aren't divided on health care. Washington is.
Drug pricing. Medicaid. Medicare. The ACA. Substance use treatment. On every one of these fronts, bipartisan majorities want government to do more.
After Charlie Kirk’s death, Turning Point forges ahead, with eyes on JD Vance
The conservative group’s leaders still grapple with grief. But they also have a mission: 2028.
Mental Health, Police, and The Death of Charles Adair
Charles Adair told jail officials he had schizophrenia. Less than 48 hours later, he was dead after officers restrained him in his cell.
This House candidate wants you to know she helped imprison a fellow Democrat
Shannon Taylor touts her prosecutor past as she runs against Rep. Rob Wittman (R) for a battleground seat in Virginia.
Commanders make a big change for 2026 season
Commanders head coach Dan Quinn revealed a big change on Monday, and announced the 2026 captains.
Second-Year Wide Receiver Next Man up For Washington Huskies
Chris Lawson will be a fixture with the Huskies due to the injury to sixth-year wideout Christian moss.
What to watch as Republicans gather in Dallas for Trump’s unusual midterm convention
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans will descend on Dallas this week for a two-day convention dreamed up by President Donald Trump to rally his supporters ahead of th
Trump wants voters to pretend he’s on the ballot. The Republican Party is going along for the ride
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is embracing his inner cowboy, seeking to gallop into this week's Republican convention in Dallas and save the midterm
The GOP was confident about keeping its Senate majority. Now the fight for control is wide open
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans appeared to have a firm grip on the Senate heading into the final two years of President Donald Trump’s term. But with less than t
Americans' satisfaction with schools is at a low point, new Gallup poll shows
A new poll shows that only 32% of Americans are satisfied with the quality of K-12 education in the country
Slumping Memorabilia Sales, Low Poll Numbers Hang Over Republicans Ahead of Dallas Midterm Convention
, the battle for control of Washington is intensifying as Republicans prepare to rally their base at a rare mid-cycle national convention in Dallas this week.
Washington Commanders Opponent Preview: Houston Texans
The Washington Commanders will host the Houston Texans for an intriguing late season matchup for the first home game in December
With Ohio’s governorship up for grabs, a toxic race turns violent
An alleged assailant forced his way Sunday toward Democratic candidate Amy Acton at a county fair, officials and witnesses said. Authorities said he was carrying two pistols and a Taser.
Los Angeles Dodgers Announce Shohei Ohtani Decision Before Reds Game
After sweeping the Washington Nationals over the weekend, the Los Angeles Dodgers are beginning a new series in MLB on Labor Day Monday. They are squaring off against the Cincinnati Reds and hope to keep their 4-game winning streak alive against Reds’ starter Chase Burns. The Dodgers lineup has looked a little different over the […] The post Los Angeles Dodgers Announce Shohei Ohtani Decision Before Reds Game appeared first on HEAVY.
Group wearing 'XX-XY' shirts kicked out of Portland Thorns match, sports bar
A group of people say they were kicked out of the Portland Thorns match against the Washington Spirit on Sunday, as well as the women’s sports bar The Sports Br
Commanders Re-Sign Veteran Wide Receiver to Practice Squad
The Washington Commanders are bringing back a familiar name to the organization after adding to the practice squad
Projecting Eagles’ starting offense against Commanders in season opener
Projecting Philadelphia’s offensive starters for its Week 1 matchup against Washington.
Science 4 Everyone: What the DMV should know about rabies in the fall
Where are the most rabies cases in the DMV? Storm Team4 meteorologist and science teacher Ryan Miller breaks down when the virus is most prevalent in the DMV and clears misconceptions.
Washington Nationals Tie MLB Blown Save Record
The Washington Nationals will now look to pull off a miracle over the final 17 regular season games to not own the MLB's blown save record
China and Russia launch first sea ice survey as Arctic tensions swell
Beijing and Moscow are stepping up cooperation in the polar region, drawing Washington’s attention as climate change opens new sea routes.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in New Hampshire’s state primary
WASHINGTON (AP) — Two former Republican U.S. Senators eyeing a return to Washington will compete in New Hampshire’s state primary Tuesday for a seat they’ve bot
Sen. Jim Justice on breaking Senate gridlock, honoring Medal of Honor veterans, and realities of DC politics
In a wide-ranging interview, Sen. Jim Justice, R-W.Va., details how a private chat saved a national monument bill, shares his candid views on Washington’s partisan gridlock.
A German politician with a MAGA touch lifts his nationalist party to victory
Ulrich Siegmund and his Alternative for Germany party sent tremors through establishment political circles in Berlin, Brussels and other capitals across Europe.
Factbox-The Nine Midterm Races That Will Decide Control of the US Senate
By Andy Sullivan WASHINGTON, Sept 7 (Reuters) - Democrats need to pick up four seats from Republicans to win control of the 100-seat Senate in the midterm elections on November 3. While voters will pick candidates in 35 states, independent analysts only see nine of those races as competitive.
Democrats try a novel path to defeat a battleground Republican: Moving to the left
Antiestablishment candidate Randy Villegas is testing the conventional wisdom about what it would take to unseat Rep. David G. Valadao in California.
Washington Trust Advisors Inc. Lowers Holdings in Sphere Entertainment Co. $SPHR
Washington Trust Advisors Inc. trimmed its stake in shares of Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE:SPHR - Free Report) by 14.0% during the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 77,758 shares of the company's
As War Grinds On, Trump Relishes Renovation Projects
President Trump is basking in the momentum of the various projects he has spurred around downtown Washington.
Qalibaf Mocks Bessent’s ‘Liftoff’ Claims, Highlights US Economic Pressures
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf responded to US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s remarks about the US economy and oil prices, highlighting mounting economic and financial pressures facing Washington.
Even Dem court couldn’t abide theft of GOP seats
Thanks to the Colorado Supreme Court, Colorado voters will be able to reaffirm their support for the Independent Congressional Redistricting Commission after the court struck down the Democratic scheme to steal three Republican congressional seats. Billionaire-funded national Democratic groups from New York and Washington, D.C. created the hilariously named “Coloradans for a Level Playing Field,” […]
Mookie Betts Stays Hot, Leads Dodgers to Sweep Over Nationals
The Los Angeles Dodgers secured a three-game sweep over the Washington Nationals on Sunday, winning the final game by a score of 7-5.
Denver Summit down first-place Gotham at home 3-0
Yazmeen Ryan scored against her former team and Kat Asman made four crucial saves in the Denver Summit's 3-0 win on Sunday over visiting Gotham FC in the National Women's Soccer League. In the day’s other matches, the North Carolina Courage stunned the Chicago Stars 6-0; the Washington Spirit came from behind to beat the Portland Thorns 2-1; the Orlando Pride overtook the Houston Dash 3-1; and the Seattle Reign beat the San Diego Wave 1-0.
Washington offense overcomes early struggles in Apple Cup win
Despite his obvious frustration, Washington coach Jedd Fisch had a few compliments for his offense after it scored a pair of fourth-quarter touchdowns to finish off a 24-10 victory over Washington State on Sunday in the Apple Cup. It was markedly different from Fisch’s mood a few hours prior, when he had some harsh words after the Huskies failed to score a touchdown on fourth-and-1 from the 1, which would’ve put them ahead 17-0. “We’ve got to run the ball a lot better than we’re running the ball, we’ve got to hit passes that we’re not hitting,” Fisch said during his halftime sideline interview.
No breakthrough as US envoys leave Kyiv
Washington's envoys have brought new, "more effective" proposals on ending the war with Russia, a senior Ukrainian presidential official said
Three Takeaways Following Washington Football's Apple Cup Win
Following a 24-10 Apple Cup victory over Washington State, here are three key takeaways from Washington's season opener.
WSU comes up short in Apple Cup loss, 24-10
The 2026 opener didn’t end how Washington State wanted. However, the game itself gave signs of encouragement for the rest of the season. The Cougars opened with the 118th edition of the Apple Cup at Husky Stadium and lost to archrival Washington, 24-10. Despite some early offensive woes, WSU (0-1) found themselves in a one-possession […]
Cade Cavalli Cementing Himself as Nationals Second-Half Ace
The Washington Nationals need pitching help this offseason, but Cade Cavalli may have already cemented himself as the ace of the 2027 rotation
Armed individual ‘lunged’ at Democrat nominee for Ohio governor, campaign says
Amy Acton’s campaign said multiple people were injured at the event at a county fair in Canfield, Ohio.
Assailant Lunged at Democratic Candidate for Ohio Governor at Fair, Campaign Says
WASHINGTON (AP) — An armed assailant lunged at the Democratic candidate for Ohio governor, Amy Acton, on Sunday during a campaign stop at the Canfield Fair, injuring several people, campaign officials said. The suspect knocked volunteers to the ground and was arrested with “multiple weapons,”
US rejects claim it sought to influence Malaysian politics
The US Embassy in Malaysia rejected a PAS leader’s claim that Washington offered help to overthrow Malaysia’s government in 2014.
Mike Washington Jr. Is Running Back Klint Kubiak Wanted
The Las Vegas Raiders drafted Washington because Klint Kubiak wanted him, and Ashton Jeanty is the guy he inherited.
How Commanders Rookies Fared Ahead Of 53-Man 2026 Roster
The Washington Commanders saw their limited draft capital stick out during preseason, setting the stage for the 2026 season
Trump administration makes another appeal to the Supreme Court to allow mail ballot restrictions
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration on Sunday renewed its appeal to the Supreme Court after a federal judge blocked new restrictions on mail ballots ahea
‘A Few Good Men’ and a Benjamin Button musical highlight fall theater slate
Promising fare also includes Julia Louis-Dreyfus on Broadway and Brian Cox at D.C.’s Shakespeare Theatre.
Dodgers Use Late Rally to Beat Nationals
The Los Angeles Dodgers' offense got going early and late to beat the Washington Nationals on Saturday.
Dodgers notes: Shohei Ohtani, Tommy Edman, pitching staff
Shohei Ohtani has been absent from the Dodgers lineup for three consecutive games. So far the team has had no problem picking up the pieces, as the team is currently on a three-game winning streak with a chance to sweep the Washington Nationals on Sunday. Ohtani hasn’t been his usual self over his last 12 […]
Scientists discover a hidden problem with this popular sugar substitute
Sorbitol, a sugar alcohol commonly used in sugar-free candy, gum, and other low-calorie foods, may not be as harmless as it seems. Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis found that the body can convert sorbitol into a form of fructose in the liver, potentially triggering some of the same harmful metabolic effects linked to fructose.
Commanders' David Blough heavily influenced by Bears' Ben Johnson
Washington Commanders offensive coordinator David Blough is a first-time play caller in the NFL, and his scheme is heavily influenced by Ben Johnson.
A whiplash election year enters its final stretch as Trump holds wild cards
WASHINGTON (AP) — In the earliest days of this election cycle, the U.S. wasn't at war with Iran . The East Wing of the White House was still standing and the Ke
A Whiplash Election Year Enters Its Final Stretch as Trump Holds Wild Cards
WASHINGTON (AP) — In the earliest days of this election cycle, the U.S. wasn't at war with Iran. The East Wing of the White House was still standing and the Kennedy Center wasn't threatened with demolition. Artificial intelligence data centers weren't bipartisan shorthand for the tech sector's ...
Trump is running out of time as he tries to restrict mail voting
Two swing states are sending ballots, and other states plan to send theirs soon.
The U.S. isn’t alone in racking up big debt
Climbing borrowing costs have become a headache for Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. But the United States is not the only country grappling with the potentially destabilizing consequences of soaring government debt.
Surprising pick for Commanders' X-factor in 2026
A surprising, but solid pick for the Commanders' 2026 X-factor.
Maryland football dominates Hampton, 62-0, in record-setting opener
Maryland football will likely need terrific performances from quarterback Malik Washington and the passing attack to win games this season. A ground game highlighted by redshirt sophomore running back DeJuan Williams’ 116-yard, two-touchdown outing set the tone for the Terps to roll over visiting Hampton, 62-0, before an announced 43,421 at SECU Stadium. The victory was Maryland’s 16th in a row against non-Big Ten opponents in season openers.
Highlights/scores: High school sports (9/5/26)
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — Check out the latest scores from high school sports around the state, plus highlights from Leroy’s Saturday night football action. FOOTBALL Leroy 34, Tremont 6 BOYS SOCCER Southeast 1, Beardstown 1 Washington 2, Centennial 0 Charleston 3, Newton 0 Glenwood 2, Althoff 0 Jacksonville 2, Jerseyville 0 Pleasant Plains 5, Riverton […]
Washington Football Embracing the Opportunity of a Sunday Kickoff
Washington has the chance to impress a national audience on Sunday in a standalone spot on national television.
Africa’s mother tongues are finding new life as youth connect with roots and relatives
Growing interest in African languages is creating new business opportunities as people in the diaspora seek to connect with their relatives and roots
Dodgers vs. Nationals game chat
The Dodgers take on the Nationals with a slightly earlier start than last night. With right-hander Cade Cavalli on the mound for Washington, left-hander Dalton Rushing was set to get the start at designated hitter this time around, with Shohei Ohtani out a third straight game for the first time since joining the Dodgers. But […]
Dalton Rushing scratched with elbow soreness, Max Muncy sick
LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers originally planned to start Dalton Rushing at designated hitter and Max Muncy at third base on Saturday against the Washington Nationals, but both were scratched from the lineup. Rushing has elbow soreness and Muncy is sick, the team said. Rushing spent four weeks on the injured list after a partial […]
Raiders rookie running back length catching eyes of everybody
Mike Washington Jr. is going viral for the length of his arms.Mike Washington is about a week from making his NFL regular-season debut with the Raiders but is already a...
Washington vs. Washington State – Game Thread and How to Watch
It’s not Thanksgiving and it’s not the Apple Cup of old. The Dawgs and Cougs will kick off the ‘26 season by renewing their rivalry at Husky Stadium. WSU is part of the new-look Pac-12 with a new-look roster and a new-looking coaching staff. Kirby Moore arrives for his first head coaching job after serving […]
Parents of San Diego mosque gunman say a mental health facility failed to heed FBI warning
Federal law enforcement warned the parents of Caleb Vazquez, one of two teenagers involved in a San Diego mosque shooting, about his concerning online comments days before the attack
Dodgers Lineup vs. Nationals: Shohei Ohtani, Will Smith Out
The Los Angeles Dodgers are hoping to keep the good times rolling against the Washington Nationals, looking for their third straight win.
Public invited to register for 2026 VA Community Mental Health Summit Sept. 14
The Washington Department of Veterans Affairs invites veterans, families, service members, community partners and members of the public to register for the upcoming VA Community Mental Health Summit Monday, Sept. […]
Don’t bring Washington’s MAGA politics to Massachusetts
Mike Minogue wants Massachusetts voters to believe that his business background makes him the obvious choice to run the Commonwealth. But voters should look beyond the campaign slogans.
10 easy, healthy snacks that kids will love
These recipes for muffins, snack mix, energy balls and more are proof that eating better doesn’t have to be boring, regardless of age.
Fall’s essential pop concerts, from arena rock to country to indie
Highlights include Bruce Springsteen and Joan Baez, Olivia Rodrigo, Angine de Poitrine and Shaboozey.
Jayden Daniels adjusting to fundamental change in Commanders' offense
Jayden Daniels is having to do something he's never really done before in 2026, at least in a while.
Turning Point is laying the groundwork to shape Republican presidential primary in 2028
Turning Point Action activists made waves at the Iowa State Fair by heckling Democratic politicians
Mike Johnson presses Democrats on court-packing: ‘Put their money where their mouth is’
WASHINGTON — House Speaker Mike Johnson ordered a vote on packing the U.S. Supreme Court that was doomed from the get-go but aimed at getting Democrats on the record for
The politicians who can fix America’s polarization problem will win (Opinion)
The elected officials who figure out how to govern across difference will dominate the next decade of American politics. With dysfunction and paralysis having become the status quo in Washington, elected officials who work together to get…
Health care, potholes, rats: D.C.’s presumptive mayor gets an earful from her city
Lewis George’s self-styled “listening tour,” with events planned in each of D.C.’s eight wards, echoes a familiar variety of political stagecraft.
The mystery behind an audio clip that helped upend a Senate race
Artificial-intelligence tools increasingly allow political actors to fool voters — and help candidates cast doubt on reality.
Health care, potholes, rats: D.C.’s presumptive mayor gets an earful from her city
Lewis George’s self-styled “listening tour,” with events planned in each of D.C.’s eight wards, echoes a familiar variety of political stagecraft.
The best time to buy an iPhone may be right this minute
Whatever your favorite smartphone, it’s going to cost more. Blame inflation driven by the AI boom.
ChatGPT bans campaigns from using AI to make ads. They’re doing it anyway.
A Washington Post review found 39 campaigns that disclosed payments to AI companies, but consultants say many more do it and don’t disclose it.
Commanders defense has several reasons to be optimistic for 2026
There's no question that Washington's defense will be much better in 2026. How much better?
Insider Gets Blunt on Commanders’ Jayden Daniels Before Eagles Game
Washington Commanders QB Jayden Daniels was hit with the injury bug last season, so the team will have to do everything possible to ensure that Daniels stays healthy this campaign. Nonetheless, the entire responsibility for Daniels’ health shouldn’t solely be on the offensive line. Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer believes that the Commanders QB also should […] The post Insider Gets Blunt on Commanders’ Jayden Daniels Before Eagles Game appeared first on HEAVY.
Guardant Health Faces a $245 Million Patent Judgment, But Its Newer Tests Could Offer Protection
Guardant Health, Inc. (NASDAQ:GH) faces a costly legal setback after a US court ordered the cancer-testing company to pay more than $245.2 million in a DNA-sequencing patent dispute. The final judgment upheld a 2023 jury verdict finding that Guardant willfully infringed two DNA-sequencing patents asserted by TwinStrand Biosciences and the University of Washington. The financial […]
In boost to GOP, Supreme Court says parties should get lower TV ad rates
The Supreme Court ruled Friday that political parties should get discounted TV ad rates when they coordinate spending with candidates.
GOP brings unusual midterm convention to Dallas next week
Republicans will rally the troops in Dallas next week in an effort to keep control of Washington, D.C. NBC 5’s Phil Prazan talked with Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker about the reason for this historic event.
Trump moves to allow ranchers and hunters to kill gray wolves
The president ordered his administration to lift Endangered Species Act protections for gray wolves, again wading into a fraught debate between ranchers and conservationists.
Health Brief: Pentagon-NIH pact raises questions
Plus: Congress has little time to move health care policy, as Democrats formulate ambitious 2027 agenda
U.S. Embassy in Havana issues health alert as sanctions limit imports to Cuba
The embassy issued a health alert Friday warning of a “significant increase in diarrheal illnesses across Cuba” caused by contaminated water and inadequate refrigeration.
Trump says he will spend some, not all, super PAC money on midterms
Republicans have fretted over his war chest sitting on the sidelines. The president says he plans to hold onto some of the money for 2028.
U21s Report: Charlton Athletic 1-0 Leeds United
Premier League CupCharlton U21 1 (McMillan 20’)Leeds United U21 0Charlton: Hardy (GK), Brown (C), Valentine, Belton, Minto-St Aimie, Elliott, Reid, Safa (Washington-Amoah 73’), Burnham, McMillan, ...
WSU Football 2026 Record Predictions
AT Washington Isaiah: I want to preface this by saying I truly hope for nothing more than to be wrong about this prediction; however, I think heading into Husky Stadium will be too tall of a task for the Cougs. Playing UW in the first game of the Kirby Moore and Caden Pinnic era is […]
Bungie Confirms Plans to Sublease Parts of Its Enormous Bellevue Headquarters Following Mass Layoffs
Bungie has responded after announcing plans to sublease 210,984-square feet of its massive headquarters in Bellevue, Washington, saying this move reflects its continued focus on a “digital first” model.
Infant died of measles in Pennsylvania, coroner confirms
The Lancaster County coroner said he did not know if this death is one of the two disputed by federal health officials.
Texas Senate hopeful Talarico ramps up Black outreach efforts
The Texas Democrat acknowledges criticism that Democrats haven’t been doing enough to court Black voters.
Former Washington Football Star LB Returning For 12th NFL Season
Former Washington Huskies linebacker Shaq Thompson is set to embark on his 12th season in the NFL.
MediaDailyNews: Meta To SCOTUS: Review Washington Political Ad Disclosure Law
Washington State's disclosure mandates "are so burdensome that they have forced Meta, Google, and other online platforms to ban political advertising in Washington altogether," Meta says in papers filed this week with Justice Elena Kagan.
Dodgers Can’t Afford to Lose Momentum vs. Nationals
After a stinging setback at home, the Los Angeles Dodgers must stifle a surging Washington Nationals squad to keep pace in the high-stakes race for baseball’s best overall record.
Apple Cup Preparation for Washington, Prediction
For the second straight year, Jedd Fisch and Washington have to prepare for a reshuffled Washington State program with a coaching staff and personnel overhaul. Former Oregon State defensive coordinator and head coach Trent Bray now calls the Cougar defense. Washington State head coach Kirby Moore’s offense stems from his stint as the offensive coordinator …
The behind-the-scenes effort to contain Pennsylvania’s measles outbreak
Public health workers are relying on word-of-mouth immunization clinics to fight the state’s growing outbreak.
Washington Commanders bet on healthy Jayden Daniels to bounce back from injury-plagued 2025 season
Jayden Daniels returns healthy as the Commanders target a bounce-back season, but key roster moves and a tough NFC East raise the stakes further.
GOP consensus elusive on timing, scope of data centers bill
WASHINGTON — As anger mounts over the impacts of data centers, Republicans are wrestling with legislation that would address concerns over increased electricity and water demand that many voters associate
Don’t blame free markets for populist failures
American economic struggles are driven by government spending and intervention.
Oregon small businesses deserve a break from steep credit card fees
Credit card companies charge businesses swipe fees, and businesses often pass them on to consumers.
Eagles Get Important Zach Ertz Prediction Before Commanders Game
The Philadelphia Eagles are heading into Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season without making any changes to the tight end room so far. While there’s been some smoke surrounding a reunion with the former Washington Commanders pass-catcher Zach Ertz, the team hasn’t gone in that direction at this time. One Eagles insider predicts that […] The post Eagles Get Important Zach Ertz Prediction Before Commanders Game appeared first on HEAVY.
Mike McCarthy's secret weapon could change the Steelers offense
Mike McCarthy could lean into two-tight-end sets for the Pittsburgh Steelers, utilizing Pat Freiermuth and Darnell Washington in 12 personnel.