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Terps outmuscled in 84-70 loss at Florida State
Seminoles zip past Maryland with help of 19-3 run
New House sergeant at arms takes office
Former Secret Service official Paul D. Irving was sworn in Monday evening as the chamber's 37th sergeant at arms.
GOP Rep. Platts to retire
Pennsylvania Republican Rep. Todd R. Platts announced Tuesday he won't seek a seventh term this year, saying he wants a more "family friendly" schedule.
Andy Parks Live from The Washington Times
What About Wind Energy?
We're talking wind energy with Steve Trenholm, CEO, EOn Climate and Renewables, Jimmy Glotfelty, Exec VP external affairs, Clean Line Energy Partners and John Purcell, VP for wind energy, Leeco Steel LLC
White House needles Romney on tax returns
Responding to the call for former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney to release his tax records, President Obama's spokesman noted Tuesday that the practice is "a very standard tradition."
Defiant Dems propose tax hikes
If tax increases are off the table in the Republican-led Virginia General Assembly this year, someone needs to tell Northern Virginia delegates Patrick Hope and Vivian Watts.
PICKET: GOP Congressman backing Gingrich critical of colleagues who prefer 'neutrality'
Congressman Trent Franks, Arizona Republican, recently announced his endorsement for former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich. Mr. Franks, a social and fiscal conservative, is among the few current lawmakers on Capitol Hill who is not only vocally supporting a GOP presidential primary candidate but also supporting a candidate who is not former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney, the current front runner.
MILLER: Why I still haven’t bought a gun in D.C.
After careful consideration, I decided on buying the Sig Sauer P229 two-tone. I knew I wanted a full-size 9mm that I could handle well and that felt comfortable in my hands. But after endless searching, I can't find one that is legal to register in the District of Columbia. I've hit a wall in my effort to get a legal handgun in Washington.
Bolling edges Cuccinelli in '11 fundraising
It's Bill Bolling by a hair over Ken Cuccinelli — at least in terms of 2011 fundraising.
Stewart to install "aggressive 3-4" scheme for Terps
New defensive coordinator hired after two years at Houston
PICKET: Romney and Santorum spar over felon voting at SC debate
Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney was pounced upon by his GOP rivals at the Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Republican debate on Tuesday. Hosted by Fox News, the debate was whittled down to five candidates as former Utah Governor Jon Huntsman officially withdrew from the presidential race. One particular exchange happened early on between Mr. Romney and former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum over felon voting.
Paul plans D.C. detour to vote against debt increase
Rep. Ron Paul will drop off the campaign trail in South Carolina on Wednesday and fly back to Washington to cast a vote against raising the debt ceiling, his campaign said Tuesday.
Veterans job fair gets tech boost
On January 18, a job fair in D.C. will help veterans seeking work. The event is getting a high-tech boost from a local firm.
Game day prep: Current Terps vs. Florida State
With a trip to Tallahassee on tap, a look at how Maryland's players have fared against the Seminoles
Morning Roundup: Jan. 17
Maryland plays slots catchup; Dormant Occupy D.C. returns to action; Busch changes strategy to help gay marriage bill; Post: 'Cheh gets Limbaugh treatment'; D.C. gives more to public than charter schools; O'Malley budget expected to be tax and spend; Gun rallies in Richmond.
Obama campaign still in search of a slogan
President Obama, who told an interviewer last month his re-election campaign is still searching for a slogan, got a suggestion Monday night during a celebration of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday: "Buses are still a-coming."
PICKET: Reid throws blame to GOP on non-existent budget
Despite the fact the U.S. Senate has not passed a budget in two years, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, Nevada Democrat, has refused to take any responsibility for the matter. "Meet the Press" host David Gregory asked the Nevada Democrat why it is taking so long for the upper chamber to agree to a budget plan, and Senator Reid placed the blame on the GOP.
Marshall formally announces Va US Senate bid
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- State Delegate Bob Marshall formally announced his U.S. Senate candidacy Monday.
McDonnell proposes to eliminate state mandates on localities
Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell is no fan of mandates imposed by the federal government on the states — be it the federal health care overhaul or environmental regulations.
After Huntsman drops out, McDonnell still mum on endorsement
Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell wants a current or former U.S. governor to be the party's standard-bearer for the presidential nominee. So with former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman Jr. dropping out, that field has been winnowed to either Texas Gov. Rick Perry or former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney.
