The National Park Service submitted a proposal to transfer control of the D.C. Armory, the longtime hub of the D.C. National Guard, to the district’s government. Within the Interior Department, the federal agency is asking the National Capital Planning Commission to transfer “administrative jurisdiction” to Washington, D.C., while the U.S. government retains title to the […]
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is moving forward with a plan to provide liability insurance for state and local police who assist the federal agency with immigration enforcement, according to a new report. If successful, the move could ease the possible legal burden on nonfederal police and encourage more law enforcement departments to cooperate with […]
Jill Stein, the Green Party candidate for president in three of the past four presidential elections, had a warrant for her arrest issued and then quashed soon after over her failure to appear in court for an assault charge from a 2024 protest at Washington University in St. Louis. St. Louis Associate Circuit Judge Karma […]
Newly declassified FBI files show former California Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell admitted to having a sexual relationship with Chinese spy Christine Fang over a decade ago. Swalwell had “physical relations” with “Fang Fang” on at least two different occasions. Interviewed by the FBI in May 2015, the congressman said he had sex with the suspected […]
The Senate race in Alaska has emerged as one of the most closely watched of 2026, with polls showing a tight contest between Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-AK) and former Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola. Alaskans head to the polls on Tuesday for one of the final primaries of the 2026 election cycle. The race has drawn […]
A fake polling firm that drew headlines for a poll showing Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass in the lead in her mayoral primary was also behind a poll showing Francesca Hong far ahead in the Democratic gubernatorial primary in Wisconsin. In the days before the Wisconsin gubernatorial Democratic primary, a viral poll from a group […]
Planned Parenthood’s super PAC is spending a historic amount targeting Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) for voting to confirm Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh. Collins is engaged in a tight battle for reelection against Democratic rival Troy Jackson in one of the most closely watched races nationwide, as Republican control of the Senate could hinge on […]
Welcome to Tuesday’s edition of Washington Secrets. Today, we take a look at a political battle close to home. It is a contest to put MAGA at the heart of the D.C. Republican Party — or it’s a quest for ratings and sensationalist headlines, depending on how you see it. Donald Trump has cleaned up […]
Washington Examiner chief political correspondent Byron York said Democrats are hoping to capitalize on Michigan voters’ dislike of President Donald Trump, but that strategy may not be translating into as much support for Democratic Senate nominee Abdul el Sayed as they expect. “The president is pretty unpopular overall in Michigan,” York said Monday on Fox […]
President Donald Trump shot down any indication that the United States is negotiating with Iran after the 60-day memorandum of understanding expired this week. “There are no talks or conversations going on, or scheduled, with the Islamic Republic of Iran,” the president wrote Tuesday on Truth Social. “The Naval Blockade remains in full force and […]
