Tag: Washington

Gen. Milley Defends Talking to Political Reporters, Says Some Details in Book Are Wrong

Gen. Mark Milley on Wednesday defended talking to political reporters even as he asserted he was misrepresented by at least one of them. Milley has acknowledged speaking to reporters for three separate books, including “Peril.” The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, though, has challenged some of the portrayals in the books, including claims…


West Coast Road Trip: From LA to Seattle

It’s long been America’s promised land. From wagon trains rolling west in search of a better life to starry-eyed hopefuls heading to Hollywood seeking their big break, the West has been the destination for many. And in 2021—when road trips are still so popular—many motorists are answering. And the West is big. Once you’re on…


NTD Expands Its Service in Washington and San Francisco

NTD, The Epoch Times’ sister media, has expanded its service in Washington by partnering with local TV station WJAL. NTD has also added a new 24/7 channel on Comcast in San Francisco. The new launch makes NTD available to nearly 4 million additional cable subscribers. NTD currently broadcasts 24/7 on WJAL’s primary channel 68.1. WJAL…


Federal Officer Arrested at ‘Justice for J6’ Rally Won’t Be Charged: Prosecutor

A federal law enforcement officer who was taken into custody at the rally in Washington over the weekend will not be charged even though U.S. Capitol Police officers said he was illegally carrying a gun on Capitol grounds. Anthony Belli, 27, of Toms River, New Jersey, was seen being arrested at the rally, which was…


Washington State Troopers, Firefighters Sue Governor Over Vaccine Mandate

A group of nearly 90 Washington state troopers, firefighters, and other employees filed a lawsuit on Sept. 10 against Gov. Jay Inslee (D). The plaintiffs claim that by issuing a vaccine mandate on Aug. 9, Insleey exceeded the authority of his office and violated the rights of state workers guaranteed by the state’s constitution. A…


Capitol Police Officers Arrest Man With Machete Near Democratic National Committee Headquarters

A California man was arrested by U.S. Capitol Police officers in Washington on Monday. Officials said the man was taken into custody near the Democratic National Committee (DNC) headquarters. He was identified as Donald Craighead, 44, of Oceanside. Craighead allegedly had multiple knives in his truck, including a machete, which is illegal to possess in…


Police: 4 Killed in Shootings, Arsons in Washington State

KENNEWICK, Wash.—Authorities believe one gunman killed three people and wounded another during a spree of shootings and arsons in eastern Washington on Wednesday. A suspect was believed to have been found dead later after police fired on a vehicle. KEPR reports that police were called about several fires and a shooting shortly before 4 a.m….


Washington State Rolls Out Strictest School Vaccine Mandate in US

Washington state is now requiring that all teachers and school staff be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment—marking the strictest school vaccine mandate in the United States. Gov. Jay Inslee made the announcement at a press briefing on Wednesday, citing health concerns over variants of COVID-19, the disease caused by the CCP…


Washington State University to End Personal and Philosophical Exemptions for COVID‑19 Vaccines

Washington State University (WSU) said it will no longer exempt students from its COVID-19 vaccination mandate for personal or philosophical reasons, citing the “increasing threat of the delta variant for those who are unvaccinated.” In an announcement released on Aug. 12, the university officials said the change will take place as soon as the U.S….


DC Military Base Locked Down Until Armed Man Detained

WASHINGTON—A military base in the nation’s capital was locked down for about two hours Friday, after an armed man ran onto the grounds during a local police investigation of gunshots on the streets surrounding the base. A statement from Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling said the man’s firearm was discovered after the intrusion, and the intruder himself…