Washington, D.C. is about to turn into a full-blown action movie set—with tanks, fighter jets, and more than six thousand troops rolling through the capital this weekend. It’s all going down on June 14, which just happens to be the U.S. Army’s 250th birthday, Flag Day, and Donald Trump’s 79th birthday. Coincidence? We’ll let you […]
Gerry Connolly, Virginia Congressman and Advocate for Federal Workers, Dies at 75
Gerry Connolly — the sharp-tongued, quick-witted Democratic congressman from Virginia — has died at 75. And Washington just got a whole lot quieter. Connolly, who spent the last 16 years representing Virginia’s 11th District, passed away Tuesday at his home in Fairfax County after a fight with esophageal cancer, his family said in a statement. […]
U.S. Settles With Ashli Babbitt’s Family for $5 Million in Wrongful Death Case
Ashli Babbitt’s family just scored nearly $5 million from the federal government. Yes, that Ashli Babbitt — the woman fatally shot by Capitol Police during the January 6 riot. Surprised? You’re not alone. The payout comes as part of a legal settlement to avoid a full-blown trial. Babbitt’s estate originally demanded $30 million, but the […]
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