In the 1800s, the main job requirement for most federal employees was loyalty to the newly-elected president. But after a rejected office-seeker shot President James Garfield, reformers won long-sought-after changes: workers hired for their expertise,

The Washington Commanders have three quarterbacks ready to go for Sunday's NFC championship game against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Even some Democrats, including former New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez and civil rights leader Jesse Jackson Sr., have plans to approach Trump.

Washington state’s U.S. senators have cosponsored legislation that would grant statehood to the District of Columbia.

A 21-year-old Washington state woman faces two weapons charges in connection with the fatal shooting of a U.S. Border Patrol agent in Vermont.

Expert recap and game analysis of the Vancouver Canucks vs. Washington Capitals NHL game from January 25, 2025 on ESPN.

Snyder eventually gave up control of the team for just north of $6 billion dollars, but was fined an NFL-record $60 million on his way out the door as a condition of the sale. The Van Natta and Wickersham report includes new details on all the ways Snyder tried to tank the deal at the eleventh hour before ultimately relenting.

Panda fan culture once flourished in China. But Beijing is tightening control of discussion of a national symbol.

The long-anticipated program is finally set to launch in April, WSDOT announced, offering rebates of up to $1,200 on electric bicycles.

Will the Chiefs and Patrick Mahomes win the AFC championship in their quest for a three-peat? Or will Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills make their first Super Bowl appearance since 1994?

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley lit up the NFL world on Sunday with an incredible 60-yard touchdown run against the Washington Commanders.