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In Photos: The walk into the State of the Union

In Photos: The walk into the State of the Union

by Cayla Labgold-Carroll | Feb 26, 2026 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON — Guests, lawmakers and political dignitaries entered the State of the Union Tuesday evening, walking through the press in Statuary Hall....
In Photos: Trump delivers longest State of the Union address in history

In Photos: Trump delivers longest State of the Union address in history

by Cayla Labgold-Carroll | Feb 25, 2026 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON — President Trump delivered the nation’s longest State of the Union address Tuesday evening as he touted his administration’s immigration enforcement and condemned the actions of Democratic representatives.  Among the guests were Charlie Kirk’s...
Florida Democrat pleads not guilty to fraud charges, congressional hearing date set

Florida Democrat pleads not guilty to fraud charges, congressional hearing date set

by Cayla Labgold-Carroll | Feb 17, 2026 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON – An indictment, a House Ethics Committee report and an upcoming hearing have put Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla., at risk of expulsion from the House in the coming months amid allegations of embezzling government funds.  An investigative...
In Photos: ‘Walk for Peace’ Buddhist monks complete Unity Walk on Embassy Row

In Photos: ‘Walk for Peace’ Buddhist monks complete Unity Walk on Embassy Row

by Cayla Labgold-Carroll | Feb 11, 2026 | Featured, Living, Politics

WASHINGTON — On the 108th day of their walk across much of the U.S., a group of Buddhist monks arrived in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday for the final leg of their ‘Walk for Peace’.  The monks, who began their pilgrimage in Fort Worth, Texas, described the walk as a...
In Photos: ‘ICE Out For Good’ protesters gather in freezing temperatures

In Photos: ‘ICE Out For Good’ protesters gather in freezing temperatures

by Cayla Labgold-Carroll | Feb 3, 2026 | Featured, Politics, Topics

WASHINGTON — Amid freezing temperatures, demonstrators gathered at the intersection of Georgia Avenue and Petworth Sunday afternoon for an “ICE Out For Good” protest. The protest, led by college senior RJ Doroshewitz, was organized by Indivisible, a nationwide...
In Photos: Kid Rock and Ticketing representatives appear before Congress, targeting ticket resale and rise of bots

In Photos: Kid Rock and Ticketing representatives appear before Congress, targeting ticket resale and rise of bots

by Cayla Labgold-Carroll | Jan 29, 2026 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON — The Senate’s subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Technology, and Data Privacy brought in the singer Kid Rock and representatives of the ticketing industry to debate the resale ticket market and the unfair practices of bot ticket purchasing.  Chair Sen....
Supreme Court hears arguments, deciding whether to uphold Hawaii’s ‘Vampire Rule’ gun law

Supreme Court hears arguments, deciding whether to uphold Hawaii’s ‘Vampire Rule’ gun law

by Cayla Labgold-Carroll | Jan 20, 2026 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court Tuesday seemed divided while hearing oral arguments in Wolford v. Lopez, a case concerning a Hawaii gun restriction.  The law in question, known among gun rights activists as the “vampire rule”, prevents people with concealed carry...
Lawmakers react to reinstated ICE facility visitation restrictions

Lawmakers react to reinstated ICE facility visitation restrictions

by Cayla Labgold-Carroll | Jan 19, 2026 | Featured, Immigration

WASHINGTON – Democratic members of Congress accused the Department of Homeland Security of defying a federal court order Monday after DHS announced a newly revived policy requiring lawmakers to give a week’s notice before conducting oversight visits to ICE...
In Photos: Transgender athletes cases draw hundreds to Supreme Court steps

In Photos: Transgender athletes cases draw hundreds to Supreme Court steps

by Cayla Labgold-Carroll | Jan 13, 2026 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON – Over 200 demonstrators stood outside the Supreme Court Tuesday morning, watching guest speakers, performances and lawmakers speak to their respective sides.    Split down the center of the Supreme Court, a barrier divided the opposing sides of the...

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