Gallery: Trump, Congress honor Graham under Capitol Rotunda

By JULIA LERNER Capital News Service WASHINGTON – With tributes from President Donald Trump and congressional leaders, the late Rev. Billy Graham was “lain in honor” at a memorial service in the Rotunda of the United States Capitol Wednesday. Graham,…

Cardin introduces legislation banning military parades and exhibitions

Maryland Sen. Ben Cardin has introduced a bill that would prevent the allocation of federal funds toward any kind of military parade or exhibition in the nation’s capital.

The Washington Bullpen, Episode 3

The upcoming Olympics in Pyeongchang and the new budget bill set to keep the government open are some of the topics on the third episode of our new podcast from the Capital News Service Washington Bureau, “The Washington Bullpen,” hosted by…

Curling and cocktails to mark an Olympic season

The stage is set for this year’s Olympic Winter Games and some area residents recently had the chance to enjoy cocktails and the Olympic sport of curling. Visitors to Washington’s Wharf District were able to take to the ice and try their hand at tossing the winning stone

Gallery: D.C. United’s topping off ceremony at Audi Field

Fans of D.C. United gathered near the construction site of Audi Field on Jan. 26 to commemorate the placement of the final steel beam in the team’s new soccer stadium.

D.C. United and fans celebrate topping-off new stadium

WASHINGTON — Fans of D.C. United gathered in front of the construction site of the team’s new soccer stadium, Audi Field, Friday afternoon to commemorate the placement of the final steel beam in the team’s new home at Buzzard Point.…

The Washington Bullpen, Episode 1

The March for Life, the Women’s March and Olympic athletes from Maryland are just some of the topics on the first episode of our new podcast from the Capital News Service Washington Bureau, “The Washington Bullpen,” hosted by reporters Julia…

Pro sports leagues, teams spend millions lobbying Washington

Since 1999, professional sports organizations in the United States have spent at least $41.3 million lobbying Washington on a range of bills and issues, a Capital News Service analysis found.

Washington, Baltimore bid for 2026 World Cup matches

Maryland’s two NFL stadiums could be the sites of FIFA World Cup matches come 2026, and executives in Washington, D.C. and Baltimore are working to make that happen.

Maryland senators introduce legislation to protect TPS recipients

With time running out on more than 400,000 residents in the United States under Temporary Protected Status, Maryland Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin have introduced legislation that would allow TPS recipients to apply for legal permanent residency after three years.