Washington Wizards News
Former Missouri House speaker sentenced to prison for COVID relief fraud
A former Missouri House speaker was sentenced Monday to 21 months in prison after pleading guilty to wire fraud for misusing federal COVID-19 relief funds for his personal benefit.
Source: Washington Times
Calls grow louder for Spanberger to veto gun control bills
Second Amendment advocates in Virginia are rallying activists to demand vetoes of a handful of gun-control bills headed to the desk of Democratic Gov. Abigail Spanberger.
Source: Washington Times
Canada's Mark Carney heading to Norway to watch NATO exercises, meet with prime minister
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney plans to visit Norway on Friday where he will observe a NATO exercise before visiting the United Kingdom, his office announced Monday.
Source: Washington Times
Massachusetts prosecutors to drop charge against Patriots' Christian Barmore
Massachusetts prosecutors said Monday that they will drop a domestic assault and battery charge against New England Patriots defensive lineman Christian J. Barmore because they do not believe they can…
Source: Washington Times
Colombia's President Petro wins in congressional election, but lacks majority to advance reforms
The party of Colombian President Gustavo Petro secured a victory in congressional elections, but will have to build coalitions with other parties to carry out announced reforms, including a…
Source: Washington Times
Ajinomoto expands recall to 37 million pounds of frozen chicken, pork product
Ajinomoto Foods North America has expanded a recall of frozen chicken and pork products, bringing the total amount of food subject to recall to nearly 37 million pounds after consumers reported…
Source: Washington Times
ICE detention of South Texas Mariachi band teens sparks bipartisan criticism
The detention by U.S. immigration authorities of two teen brothers who were prominent members of a nationally recognized mariachi band in South Texas has triggered bipartisan criticism that the Trump…
Source: Washington Times
David Keene, maestro of the conservative movement, dead at 80
David Keene, a towering figure in the growth of the modern conservative movement who was equally comfortable in the weeds of grassroots politics and in the corridors of power in Washington, died…
Source: Washington Times
Authorities say a Georgia teacher was killed in a prank gone wrong. A teen is charged with homicide
It was a prank that turned deadly, authorities said: A group of teenagers unspooled rolls of toilet paper outside the home of a beloved high school teacher who tripped in the street and was struck by…
Source: Washington Times
Trump's H200 chip shift exposes the real battleground in the AI race with China
The Trump administration's lifting of restrictions on H200-class chips marks a turning point in the debate over export controls.
Source: Washington Times
Justin Champagnie just received a harsh reality check about his Wizards' future
Justin Champagnie has seen this story before, and the Wizards may be the newest author.
Source: Wiz of Awes
Ford issues 6 recalls covering 2.36 million vehicles for safety defects
Ford Motor Company has issued a wave of recalls affecting about 2.36 million vehicles across multiple model lines, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced March 3. The defects…
Source: Washington Times
Rep. Kiley switches party affiliation from GOP to independent after Calif. redistricting
California Rep. Kevin Kiley announced Monday that he is immediately switching his party affiliation from Republican to independent after deciding last week to run for reelection without ties to any…
Source: Washington Times
The Wizards most dangerous duo with Trae Young may not include Anthony Davis
Trae Young's played two games with the Wizards and Washington may have already found their new lethal duo.
Source: Wiz of Awes
Prewar U.S. intel assessment found intervention in Iran wasn't likely to change leadership
A U.S. intelligence assessment completed shortly before the United States and Israel launched a war in Iran had determined that American military intervention was not likely to lead to regime change…
Source: Washington Times
White House defends firing of Republican NTSB board member
The White House says National Transportation Safety Board member Todd Inman was removed for misconduct after it received "highly concerning reports."
Source: Washington Times
As spring war games begin in South Korea, economic nerves are frazzled by Middle East fallout
The annual spring war games involving South Korean and American forces began Monday against the backdrop of a very real conflict in the Middle East.
Source: Washington Times
Jesse Jackson Jr. takes swipe at former Democratic presidents over father's memorial service
Jesse Jackson Jr. took a jab at three former Democratic presidents who delivered remarks at his father's memorial service -- Bill Clinton, Barack Obama, and Joseph R. Biden -- saying they did not know…
Source: Washington Times
Hip-hop artists, scholars ask Supreme Court to bar lyrics from death penalty cases
A coalition of Grammy-winning artists, entertainers and professors -- including Killer Mike, Young Thug, T.I., actor Anthony Anderson and music executive Kevin Liles -- has filed an amicus brief…
Source: Washington Times
Pennsylvania State Police trooper shot and killed in a traffic stop, authorities say
A Pennsylvania State Police trooper was shot and killed by a man whom he had pulled over in a traffic stop Sunday night, authorities said.
Source: Washington Times
