Book bans and attempted bans continue to hit record highs, according to the American Library Association. And the efforts now extend as much to public libraries as school-based libraries.… Read more
Category Archives: Headlines
House Republicans set first Biden impeachment inquiry hearing for Sept. 28
House Republicans plan to hold their first hearing next week in their impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. … Read more
GOP lawmakers clash with Attorney General Garland over Hunter Biden investigation
House Republicans clashed with Attorney General Merrick Garland on Wednesday, accusing him and the Justice Department of the “weaponization” of the the department’s work in favor of President Joe Biden ‘s son Hunter.… Read more
MDTA to consider highway toll fare increase
Julia Eisen – WMAL News | September 19, 2023 Marylanders have been sitting comfortably with highway toll fares but the Maryland Transportation Authority is now considering a request to increase tolls. During the last budget meeting, Joseph Sagal, the Executive Director of MDTA, said the diminished revenue during the pandemic has taken its own toll.…… Read more
Washington Commanders back at RFK? Congress debates the move
Julia Eisen – WMAL News | September 19, 2023 Fresh off of a Commanders victory, Congress is weighing in on where the team could play its future home games. Hearings are underway in Congress for a bipartisan bill that could facilitate a move from the current FedEx Field in Prince George’s County back to a…… Read more
US defense chief urges nations to dig deep and give Ukraine more much-needed air defense systems
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin urged allied defense leaders Tuesday to “dig deep” and provide more air defense systems for Ukraine, to help the country block increasing barrages of Russian missiles. … Read more
Trump plans to meet with striking autoworkers in Michigan instead of attending second GOP debate
Former President Donald Trump will travel to the battleground state of Michigan next week to meet with striking autoworkers instead of participating in the second Republican presidential debate, a person familiar with his plans said Monday.… Read more
Hunter Biden has gone on the offensive against Republicans. That could be tricky for the president
Hunter Biden has gone on the offensive against his Republican critics, arguing in a new lawsuit that although he is the son of the president of the United States, he shouldn’t be treated differently than any other American.… Read more
DC councilmember introduces new crime bill
Julia Eisen – WMAL News | September 18, 2023 The DC council is back from its summer recess and Councilmember Brooke Pinto has introduced a series of bills aimed at reducing violence and protecting victims of domestic violence. The “Secure DC Plan” is designed to address “gaps” in criminal laws in the District. You can…… Read more
Virginia Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton to not seek re-election
Julia Eisen – WMAL News | September 18, 2023 Virginia Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton announced she will not seek re-election in 2024 following a recent diagnosis. The announcement came after she revealed her Parkinsons disease diagnosis last spring. However, she has now been diagnosed with Supra-Nuclear Palsy (PSP), an even more aggressive neurological disorder that is…… Read more
Missed a Show? Listen Here
WMAL Daily Show Line Up
Category Archives: Headlines
Challenges to library books continue at record pace in 2023, American Library Association reports
Book bans and attempted bans continue to hit record highs, according to the American Library Association. And the efforts now extend as much to public libraries as school-based libraries.… Continue Reading
House Republicans set first Biden impeachment inquiry hearing for Sept. 28
House Republicans plan to hold their first hearing next week in their impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. … Continue Reading
GOP lawmakers clash with Attorney General Garland over Hunter Biden investigation
House Republicans clashed with Attorney General Merrick Garland on Wednesday, accusing him and the Justice Department of the “weaponization” of the the department’s work in favor of President Joe Biden ‘s son Hunter.… Continue Reading
MDTA to consider highway toll fare increase
Julia Eisen – WMAL News | September 19, 2023 Marylanders have been sitting comfortably with highway toll fares but the Maryland Transportation Authority is now considering a request to increase tolls. During the last budget meeting, Joseph Sagal, the Executive Director of MDTA, said the diminished revenue during the pandemic has taken its own toll.…… Continue Reading
Washington Commanders back at RFK? Congress debates the move
Julia Eisen – WMAL News | September 19, 2023 Fresh off of a Commanders victory, Congress is weighing in on where the team could play its future home games. Hearings are underway in Congress for a bipartisan bill that could facilitate a move from the current FedEx Field in Prince George’s County back to a…… Continue Reading
US defense chief urges nations to dig deep and give Ukraine more much-needed air defense systems
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin urged allied defense leaders Tuesday to “dig deep” and provide more air defense systems for Ukraine, to help the country block increasing barrages of Russian missiles. … Continue Reading
Trump plans to meet with striking autoworkers in Michigan instead of attending second GOP debate
Former President Donald Trump will travel to the battleground state of Michigan next week to meet with striking autoworkers instead of participating in the second Republican presidential debate, a person familiar with his plans said Monday.… Continue Reading
Hunter Biden has gone on the offensive against Republicans. That could be tricky for the president
Hunter Biden has gone on the offensive against his Republican critics, arguing in a new lawsuit that although he is the son of the president of the United States, he shouldn’t be treated differently than any other American.… Continue Reading
DC councilmember introduces new crime bill
Julia Eisen – WMAL News | September 18, 2023 The DC council is back from its summer recess and Councilmember Brooke Pinto has introduced a series of bills aimed at reducing violence and protecting victims of domestic violence. The “Secure DC Plan” is designed to address “gaps” in criminal laws in the District. You can…… Continue Reading
Virginia Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton to not seek re-election
Julia Eisen – WMAL News | September 18, 2023 Virginia Congresswoman Jennifer Wexton announced she will not seek re-election in 2024 following a recent diagnosis. The announcement came after she revealed her Parkinsons disease diagnosis last spring. However, she has now been diagnosed with Supra-Nuclear Palsy (PSP), an even more aggressive neurological disorder that is…… Continue Reading