Tag: Washington

4 People Stabbed in Random Attack in Maryland: Police

SILVER SPRING, Md.—A man stabbed four people at random in Maryland on Saturday before a police officer shot and killed him, officials said. The victims included three women—two were stabbed in the neck—and a man, all of whom are expected to survive, Montgomery County Police Assistant Chief Darren Francke told reporters during a Saturday afternoon…


Former ABC Reporter Pleads Guilty to Possessing Child Pornography

A reporter who was employed by ABC News has pleaded guilty to transporting and possessing child pornography. James Gordon Meek, 53, pleaded guilty to using an online messaging platform to send and receive child porn, according to a plea agreement made public on July 21. Mr. Meek acknowledged knowingly violating 18 U.S. Code § 2252,…


A Third-Party Presidential Candidate Would Upset the Way of Washington: Roger Simon

Democrat Sen. Joe Manchin has made headlines for breaking ranks and occasionally voting alongside Republicans. He has made a name for himself as a moderate. And now, it’s possible he could seriously upset the way of Washington with a third-party presidential run in a new No Labels Party. What would this mean for the elections,…


Armed Suspect Arrested Near Obama’s Residence Indicted on 6 Counts

A native of Washington state, who was arrested near the residence of former U.S. President Barrack Obama with hundreds of rounds of ammunition last month, has been indicted on six counts of firearms charges and involvement in the 2021 U.S. Capitol breach. A grand jury in the District Court for the District of Columbia indicted…


Homicides Rise 96 Percent in Washington State After Passage of Gun Restrictions

Data shows that the number of homicides in Washington State skyrocketed after Second Amendment Rights were restricted. According to a report released July 10 (pdf), the rate of murders, violence, and property crimes rose across Washington state in 2022, while the number of law enforcement officers available to respond and protect citizens decreased. Specifically, the…


Train Derails at Union Station in Washington, Causing Delays but No Serious Injuries

WASHINGTON—A pair of Amtrak train cars derailed Tuesday morning outside of Washington D.C.’s Union Station, causing delays but no significant injuries, according to authorities. The incident took place before 9 a.m. in a tunnel near the Union Station entrance, and involved an incoming train arriving from Norfolk, Virginia. Both derailed train cars remained upright. Fire…


1 in 3 Seattle Residents Relocate out of the City Due to Crime and Cost

One in three Seattle residents are relocating out of the city due to public safety concerns over daily crimes and high cost of living prices, according to a Seattle Times/Suffolk University poll published in June. About 33% of Seattle residents surveyed said they were seriously considering moving out of the city. Sixty-seven percent said they…


Does Washington Know We’re in a Cold War With China?

Congress and the White House talk tough on the Chinese Communist Party—but there’s little evidence U.S. officials are doing anything about what they say is America’s chief strategic threat. Veteran China watcher Michael Pillsbury has an action plan to change that. and he’s keeping score to make sure the U.S. government is keeping its word…


[PREMIERING at 11:00AM ET] Does Washington Know We’re in a Cold War With China?

Congress and the White House talk tough on the Chinese Communist Party—but there’s little evidence U.S. officials are doing anything about what they say is America’s chief strategic threat. Veteran China watcher Michael Pillsbury has an action plan to change that. and he’s keeping score to make sure the U.S. government is keeping its word…


[PREMIERING NOW] Does Washington Know We’re in a Cold War With China?

Congress and the White House talk tough on the Chinese Communist Party—but there’s little evidence U.S. officials are doing anything about what they say is America’s chief strategic threat. Veteran China watcher Michael Pillsbury has an action plan to change that. and he’s keeping score to make sure the U.S. government is keeping its word…