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Analysis | Congress is supposed to police its own ethics. Here's why it falls short.
3+ hour, 45+ min ago (173+ words) Breaking news and analysis on politics, business, world, national news, entertainment and more. In-depth DC, Virginia, Maryland news coverage including traffic, weather, crime, education, restaurant reviews and more. A spate of recent ethics cases illustrates the limits of a process…...
Opinion | John and Abigail Adams knew where American history was headed
10+ mon, 2+ week ago (263+ words) The couple's letters provide an extraordinary window on the revolt brewing 250 years ago. Joseph J. Ellis is the author, most recently, of "The Cause: The American Revolution and Its Discontents." In the lead-up to the 250th anniversary of America's independence, Post Opinions…...
Opinion | Why America can't recapture the optimism of this bygone era
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (126+ words) Breaking news and analysis on politics, business, world, national news, entertainment and more. In-depth DC, Virginia, Maryland news coverage including traffic, weather, crime, education, restaurant reviews and more. In 1916, Emily Post published her book about driving across America. Yes, that…...
Opinion | Trump's hall-of-mirrors speech
2+ week, 6+ day ago (247+ words) The Washington Post The president perpetuated the dissonance that has characterized the Iran war from the start. Adolf Hitler, in a contemplative mood, said that every war at its start is like opening the door to a dark room. Not…...
Trump promised tax relief, but polling shows most Americans still think they're overpaying
1+ week, 1+ day ago (132+ words) The Washington Post WASHINGTON " Most Americans still think their taxes are too high, according to recent polls, even after last year's tax law fulfilled several of President Donald Trump's tax-related campaign promises. In fact, a new Fox News poll indicates…...
Texas attorney general launches probe into Lululemon's potential use of certain chemicals
1+ week, 2+ day ago (106+ words) The Washington Post NEW YORK " Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched a probe into Lululemon over the potential use of harmful chemicals in its clothing. But the activewear company says it stopped using the so-called "forever chemicals" more than…...
11 easy ways to declutter while you're spring cleaning
1+ week, 6+ day ago (108+ words) Breaking news and analysis on politics, business, world, national news, entertainment and more. In-depth DC, Virginia, Maryland news coverage including traffic, weather, crime, education, restaurant reviews and more. After you wash the windows, take time to repurpose, recycle or donate…...
Opinion | Will the next William Henry Harrison please stand up?
2+ week, 5+ day ago (268+ words) The Washington Post A candidate in the mold of our ninth and short-serving president is the perfect response to Trump. O ut of the many gold-plated portraits in Donald Trump's Oval Office, the one of William Henry Harrison is the…...
Americans have little appetite for sending U. S. troops to Iran, polls show
3+ week, 23+ hour ago (287+ words) The Washington Post Most want the war to end quickly, and opposition has hardened since it began, posing political dangers for the president and his party as the midterms approach. As the Iran war rolls into its second month and…...
NFL set to begin hiring and training replacement officials, AP sources say
3+ week, 2+ day ago (39+ words) The NFL is moving forward with plans to begin hiring and training replacement officials in the next several weeks because negotiations with the referees" union have been unsuccessful, two people with knowledge of the discussions told The Associated Press...