With his walker positioned on the mound, Rep. Steve Scalise threw out the ceremonial first pitch at Washington Nationals ballpark, a breathtaking comeback for the Republican congressman who just months earlier was fighting for his life after a gunman had opened fire on lawmakers at their own charity baseball game practice.… Read more
Category Archives: Headlines
Trump says Netanyahu ‘let us down’ before the 2020 airstrike that killed a top Iranian general
Former President Donald Trump has accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of betraying him just before the U.S. killed a top Iranian general in 2020, breaking from the Republican presidential primary field’s uniform support of Israel as it responds to Hamas’ deadly attack.… Read more
Social Security benefits will increase by 3.2% in 2024 as inflation moderates
Millions of Social Security recipients will get a 3.2% increase in their benefits in 2024, far less than this year’s historic boost and reflecting moderating consumer prices.… Read more
House Republicans are running into trouble trying to nominate a new speaker after ousting McCarthy
Stalemated over a new House speaker, the Republican majority is scheduled to convene behind closed doors to launch internal party voting but lawmakers warn it could take hours, if not days, to unite behind a nominee after Kevin McCarthy’s ouster.… Read more
Self-driving cars on 395 express lanes this week
Julia Eisen – WMAL News | October 11, 2023 You might see cars with no drivers on the 395 express lanes this week. Transurban and other Virginia roadway partners are testing autonomous vehicles. These cars are “self-driving” and do not require a human at the wheel. These cars are called Connected Autonomous Vehicles (CAV). This…… Read more
Montgomery County unanimously passes Pedestrian Master Plan
Julia Eisen – WMAL News | October 10, 2023 Montgomery County Council has unanimously passed the Pedestrian Master Plan. The plan has been in the works for seven years. The plan’s goals include making it easier to and safer for pedestrians around the county and to improve the overall transportation experience. “It is so needed…… Read more
Orioles pitcher Dean Kremer will start Game 3 with Israeli family “in the back of his mind”
Julia Eisen – WMAL News | October 10, 2023 The Baltimore Orioles are facing elimination in the World Series playoffs as they trail the Texas Rangers 0-2 going into the third game tonight. All eyes will be on the Orioles’ pitcher, Dean Kremer, who was selected to pitch the knockout game. The Israeli-American dual citizen,…… Read more
Israel pounds Gaza neighborhoods, as people scramble for safety in sealed-off territory
Israeli warplanes hammered the Gaza Strip neighborhood by neighborhood on Tuesday, reducing buildings to rubble and sending people scrambling to find safety in the tiny, sealed-off territory as Israel vowed a retaliation for Hamas’ surprise weekend attack that would “reverberate … for generations.”… Read more
How Trump’s MAGA movement helped a 29-year-old activist become a millionaire
Charlie Kirk’s $4.75 million Spanish-style estate is tucked away in a gated Arizona country club that charges nearly a half-million dollars for a golf membership. It boasts a guest casita, “resort-style” pool and striking views of the Sonoran Desert.… Read more
DMV law enforcement increases after deadly terrorist attacks in Israel
Julia Eisen – WMAL News | October 9, 2023 Security around the DC area has ramped up following the weekend terrorist attack in Israel. In a statement, the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) said there is no active credible threat but MPD has increased visibility around places of worship. Montgomery County Police has also stepped up…… Read more
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Republican Steve Scalise is seen as a fighter, but becoming House speaker might require a brawl
With his walker positioned on the mound, Rep. Steve Scalise threw out the ceremonial first pitch at Washington Nationals ballpark, a breathtaking comeback for the Republican congressman who just months earlier was fighting for his life after a gunman had opened fire on lawmakers at their own charity baseball game practice.… Continue Reading
Trump says Netanyahu ‘let us down’ before the 2020 airstrike that killed a top Iranian general
Former President Donald Trump has accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of betraying him just before the U.S. killed a top Iranian general in 2020, breaking from the Republican presidential primary field’s uniform support of Israel as it responds to Hamas’ deadly attack.… Continue Reading
Social Security benefits will increase by 3.2% in 2024 as inflation moderates
Millions of Social Security recipients will get a 3.2% increase in their benefits in 2024, far less than this year’s historic boost and reflecting moderating consumer prices.… Continue Reading
House Republicans are running into trouble trying to nominate a new speaker after ousting McCarthy
Stalemated over a new House speaker, the Republican majority is scheduled to convene behind closed doors to launch internal party voting but lawmakers warn it could take hours, if not days, to unite behind a nominee after Kevin McCarthy’s ouster.… Continue Reading
Self-driving cars on 395 express lanes this week
Julia Eisen – WMAL News | October 11, 2023 You might see cars with no drivers on the 395 express lanes this week. Transurban and other Virginia roadway partners are testing autonomous vehicles. These cars are “self-driving” and do not require a human at the wheel. These cars are called Connected Autonomous Vehicles (CAV). This…… Continue Reading
Montgomery County unanimously passes Pedestrian Master Plan
Julia Eisen – WMAL News | October 10, 2023 Montgomery County Council has unanimously passed the Pedestrian Master Plan. The plan has been in the works for seven years. The plan’s goals include making it easier to and safer for pedestrians around the county and to improve the overall transportation experience. “It is so needed…… Continue Reading
Orioles pitcher Dean Kremer will start Game 3 with Israeli family “in the back of his mind”
Julia Eisen – WMAL News | October 10, 2023 The Baltimore Orioles are facing elimination in the World Series playoffs as they trail the Texas Rangers 0-2 going into the third game tonight. All eyes will be on the Orioles’ pitcher, Dean Kremer, who was selected to pitch the knockout game. The Israeli-American dual citizen,…… Continue Reading
Israel pounds Gaza neighborhoods, as people scramble for safety in sealed-off territory
Israeli warplanes hammered the Gaza Strip neighborhood by neighborhood on Tuesday, reducing buildings to rubble and sending people scrambling to find safety in the tiny, sealed-off territory as Israel vowed a retaliation for Hamas’ surprise weekend attack that would “reverberate … for generations.”… Continue Reading
How Trump’s MAGA movement helped a 29-year-old activist become a millionaire
Charlie Kirk’s $4.75 million Spanish-style estate is tucked away in a gated Arizona country club that charges nearly a half-million dollars for a golf membership. It boasts a guest casita, “resort-style” pool and striking views of the Sonoran Desert.… Continue Reading
DMV law enforcement increases after deadly terrorist attacks in Israel
Julia Eisen – WMAL News | October 9, 2023 Security around the DC area has ramped up following the weekend terrorist attack in Israel. In a statement, the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) said there is no active credible threat but MPD has increased visibility around places of worship. Montgomery County Police has also stepped up…… Continue Reading