Flight Lands On Virginia Highway Shortly After Takeoff
A small plane that left Washington Dulles International Airport on Friday ended up landing on a Virginia highway shortly after takeoff.
Political news from Washington
Trump Claims Immunity Extends Even to Acts That ‘Cross the Line’
Former President Donald J. Trump said on Friday night that American presidents deserve complete immunity from prosecution even for acts that “cross the line,” contending for the second time this week that the holder of the nation’s highest office should effectively remain beyond the reach of criminal law.
Bipartisan tax bill clears key congressional hurdle, teeing up potential House vote
WASHINGTON — A $78 billion tax package with major benefits for companies took a significant step towards becoming law on Friday, when a key House panel overwhelmingly approved the bill by a vote of 40-3. The strong bipartisan showing in the House Ways and Means Committee adds more momentum to the proposed changes, which include allowing the immediate expensing of research and development costs, allowing machines, equipment, and vehicles to be fully and immediately expensed and increased flexibility for businesses through interest deductions. The package also includes tax credits to incentivize the building of affordable rental units, disaster relief for
Child tax credit bill passes committee on a big bipartisan vote, heading to House floor
WASHINGTON — The House Ways and Means Committee voted 40-3 on Friday to approve a bipartisan tax package that includes an expansion of the child tax credit and a series of breaks for businesses, sending it to the full chamber with momentum.
In snowy DC, the March for Life rallies against abortion with an eye toward the November elections
Thousands of opponents of abortion rights rallied under falling snow on Friday at the annual March for Life, as speakers urged the impassioned crowd to capitalize on the movement's major victory in the Supreme Court and keep fighting until abortion is eliminated.
This week, Republican fantasies about Trump and the Democrats came crashing down
On Thursday, Congress once again passed a stopgap spending bill to keep the government open. As has become the standard fare, Republicans fumed at House leadership for not passing individual spending bills, just as they did the last two times the House passed a stopgap spending bill known as a continuing resolution.
US Navy fighter jets strike Houthi missile launchers in Yemen, officials say
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. fighter jets struck Iranian-backed Houthi rebel sites for the sixth time Friday, taking out anti-ship missile launchers in Yemen that were prepared to fire, according to two U.S. officials.
