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Aug 31, 2018

‘He Represented Everything Good For America’: Thousands Pay Respects At John McCain’s D.C. Memorial Services

Pouring rain and stifling heat did not stop people from waiting in hours-long lines to see McCain’s casket in the rotunda.

Aug 29, 2018

Update: Google Maps Temporarily Renamed Senate Building After McCain

The Senate has been discussing a possible change to the Russell Building, but it hasn’t reached a vote.

Jan 05, 2017

Intelligence Officials Criticize Trump’s ‘Disparagement’ Of Their Work

On how Trump’s comments affect morale: “It certainly hasn’t helped,” said National Intelligence Director James Clapper.

Sep 03, 2013

John McCain Plays Poker On His iPhone During Syria Hearing

Senator John McCain, who is eager for Congress to approve action, must be confident in Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid’s efforts to round up enough votes—’cause he was seen playing poker on his iPhone.

May 09, 2013

Photos: Prince Harry Visits Capitol Hill, Delights Staffers, Possibly Talks About Landmines

Prince Harry, beginning a seven-day visit to the United States, dropped by Capitol Hill on Thursday afternoon.

Oct 03, 2012

With a Little Bit of Outside Help, Teddy Finally Wins

Our long, regional nightmare is over. Theodore Roosevelt finally won one of the Nationals’ Presidents’ Races, even if he got a little bit of help.

Sep 20, 2012

White House Agrees With John McCain That Teddy Should Win

The White House’s spokesman says President Obama agrees with Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) that it’s time for the Nationals to let Teddy win.

Sep 19, 2012

John McCain Wants to Know Why Teddy Never Wins

Sen. John McCain is demanding answers from the Washington Nationals about why Theodore Roosevelt—his hero and one of the truly great U.S. presidents—is subjected to near-nightly humiliation.

Apr 27, 2010

Senate Goes for D.C. Guns, Again

Photo by Samer Farha Is there a parliamentary term for beating a dead horse? Because if there is, the Senate appears to be doing just that. Just a week after an amendment designed to gut the District’s gun laws effectively sunk legislation that would have granted the city a voting seat in the U.S. House, two senators are planning to go ahead and introduce stand-alone legislation doing away with many of the District’s existing…

Feb 12, 2009

Tracy’s Kids Benefit Nets Famous for D.C.

As momentum builds in Hollywood for the Academy Awards, Tracy’s Kids, a local charitable program for children with cancer, held their own movie-themed gala on Tuesday night. Politicos, corporate honchos, and other benevolent Washington types filled Lucky Strike for a reception before taking the escalator upstairs to the Regal Gallery Place cinemas to see one of six Oscar nominated films….

 
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