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No bird feeders until March
Recent reports of sick or dead birds at backyard feeders across Washington is prompting the Department of Fish and Wildlife to recommend people temporarily dis…
Senate committee approves open carry ban at Capitol, rallies
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — A Senate committee on Thursday approved a measure that would ban the open carry of guns and other weapons on the Capitol campus and at or near any permitted public demonstration across Washing…
Creator of 'Bernie' mittens partners with teddy bear maker
The teacher who created the recycled wool mittens that U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders wore to the presidential inauguration — engendering countless memes — is partnering with the Vermont Teddy Bear Company to create a wh…
Biden faces scrutiny over reliance on executive orders
President Joe Biden and aides are showing touches of prickliness over growing scrutiny of his heavy reliance on
In Iowa, a GOP stalwart becomes a casualty in party war
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The flood of calls, texts and emails came swiftly and most with the same message. Dave Millage sat by the fireplace in his living room in a quiet Bettendorf neighborhood as he read them.
Biden visits wounded soldiers at Walter Reed, where son died
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden made his first major foray outside the White House on Friday with a visit to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center to meet with wounded soldiers.
South Carolina GOP censures Rep. Rice for impeachment vote
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina Republicans on Saturday issued a formal censure to U.S. Rep. Tom Rice to show disapproval over his vote in support of the second impeachment of former President Donald Trump.
Russia warn Navalny supporters not to attend Sunday protests
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian police have issued a strong warning against participating in protests planned for Sunday to call for the release of jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny, the Kremlin's most prominent foe.
FBI: Pipe bombs at RNC, DNC were planted night before riot
WASHINGTON (AP) — Two pipe bombs left at the offices of the Republican and Democratic national committees, discovered just before thousands of pro-Trump rioters stormed the U.S. Capitol, were actually placed the ni…
Capitol fences highlight delicate dance over safety, access
WASHINGTON (AP) — The terrace on the west side of the Capitol used to be a popular place for tourists and Washingtonians alike to watch the sun dip behind the Lincoln Memorial at the far end of the National Mall.
GOP's Rep. Jim Jordan won't seek Portman's US Senate seat
CINCINNATI (AP) — Republican U.S. Rep. Jim Jordan, a fiery Donald Trump supporter, won't run to succeed Ohio Sen. Rob Portman, who announced this week he isn't going to seek a third term in 2022.
Moscow court puts Navalny's allies under house arrest
A Moscow court on Friday put the brother and several allies of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny under house arrest for two months as authorities sought to stymie more protests over the jailing of the
Biden environmental challenge: Filling vacant scientist jobs
Polluting factories go uninspected by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Leadership positions sit vacant at the U.S. Geological Survey's climate science centers. And U.S. Department of Agriculture research i…
Biden warns of growing cost of delay on $1.9T econ aid plan
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden warned Friday of a steep and growing “cost of inaction” on his $1.9 trillion COVID relief plan as the White House searched for “creative” ways to win public support for a packa…
Police tighten Congress security in era of rising threats
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House’s chief law enforcement officer is tightening security for traveling lawmakers as Congress reassesses safety in an era when threats against members were surging even before