WASHINGTON – In 2009, Barack Obama made history as the first black president of the United States. Now, some are wondering if there might be another black president in America’s near future. Since former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s loss…
Maryland Democrats join in pressuring White House on Russia
WASHINGTON – Maryland lawmakers on Wednesday joined Democratic efforts in Congress on several fronts to hold the Trump administration accountable on its policies toward Russia and controversial dealings with that nation’s officials. House Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer, D-Mechanicsville, introduced bipartisan…
Mike Pence has a double, only he wears short-shorts
WASHINGTON — On inauguration weekend, there were two Mike Pences in the nation’s capital. One celebrated his swearing-in as the new vice president with supporters at three official inaugural balls. The other didn’t wear pants. He wore short-shorts. Meet the…
Kids talk politics: Who should be president?
Find out how kids feel about their new president and who they think would be a fit for the job.
Trump takes oath, declares Washington’s power going back to “American people”
WASHINGTON — Promising to put “America first,” Donald John Trump was sworn in as the 45th president of the United States Friday, assuming leadership of a polarized nation but with the benefits of a Republican-controlled Congress. Trump’s inaugural address, presented…
Infographic: U.S. inaugurations through history
Here’s a look back at the past 57 ceremonies and the nine presidents who took the oath-of-office without a ceremony.
“Thanks, Obama”: Hundreds pay tribute on his last day in office
On the eve of the presidential inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump, about 800 people gathered Thursday to celebrate and applaud President Barack Obama on his last day in office.
Poetry: another way to air unease in the new Trump era
WASHINGTON – As the United States prepares to inaugurate a president whose use of language has been seen by many as less than clear and accountable, people across the country have taken to various media platforms to communicate their anxieties…
Maryland lawmakers, residents worried after Obamacare repeal report
WASHINGTON – First, Diana Muller’s vision starts to blur. Next, she loses feeling along her left side. Then comes the debilitating pain. The 39-year-old Silver Spring resident suffers from seizure migraines, some of which last more than four days. But…