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GW reserve Warren given release
Redshirt sophomore averaged 0.7 points in 24 games last season
PICKET: Sharpton on Obama in '07 - 'He never came off as a fighter'
Before Rev. Sharpton eventually supported Barack Obama's presidential campaign, he was taking pot shots at the future president himself. Reverend Al Sharpton attacked Congressional Black Caucus Members Reps. Maxine Waters, California Democrat, and Emanuel Cleaver, Missouri Democrat and CBC chairman, on Wednesday for their criticism of President Barack Obama recently. Rev. Sharpton said both lawmakers were originally Hillary Clinton supporters in 2008, so it should not be surprising that both made callous remarks towards the president.
Morning Roundup: Sept. 29
D.C. police captain challenges Chief Lanier in court; Court dates set for Md. lawmaker Alston; High-climbing engineers return to Washington Monument; P.G. police say summer patrols cut violent crime; Nationals say late-season rally was profitable; Allen campaign accused of bouncing trackers; G.W. student who was Afghanistan war veteran fatally punched on D.C. street; House Democrats turn focus to GOP's Bartlett.
Kindle Fire? iPhone 5? Here's what I think...
On Wednesday afternoon, FOX 5 DC was kind enough to ask my opinions of the soon-coming Amazon Kindle Fire Tablet and the anticipated iPhone 5 announcement due, reportedly, on Tuesday. Take a look at what I told anchor Shawn Yancy.
Congressmen urge more oversight for Mark Center transportation plan
Four members of Virginia's congressional delegation have penned a letter to Defense Secretary Leon Panetta expressing concern with the Department of Defense's ability to prevent a traffic nightmare surrounding the site in Alexandria in light of the department's "aggressive" occupancy schedule, which will transfer almost 5,000 employees to the site by the end of the year.
Fred Thompson endorses Allen for U.S. Senate
George Allen has picked up yet another high-profile endorsement in his bid to re-take the U.S. Senate seat he lost in 2006 to Sen. Jim Webb — this time from former presidential candidate and Sen. Fred Thompson.
PICKET: (AUDIO) Sharpton suspicious Democratic forces pushing for Hillary 2012
Rev. Al Sharpton excoriated Democratic lawmakers on Wednesday who have been critical of President Barack Obama. He went after Rep. Maxine Waters, California Democrat, and Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, Missouri Democrat, as 2008 Clinton supporters who were never supporters of President Obama in 2008, so it should not be surprising that both members of Congress are critical of the president today.
White House fires back at Christie's 'bystander' claim
The White House hit back Wednesday against New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie's contention that President Obama has been a "bystander" to the nation's problems.
A Few Final Tidbits About Ted Williams
Just because, well, who can ever get enough Ted Williams?
PICKET: (video) Sharpton attacks CBC Obama critics - Hypocritical Waters, Cleaver sat out marches
National Action Network's Reverend Al Sharpton took aim at Rep. Maxine Waters, California Democrat, and Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, Missouri Democrat, when I asked the MSNBC host at a press conference on Wednesday about the CBC lawmakers' critical remarks about President Barack Obama recently.
Challengers to health care law request Supreme Court review
With five appeals courts ruling on challenges to President Obama's health care law and two more decisions on the way, the Supreme Court justices have lots of options when it comes to which cases they'll take on.
Terps' Hampton set for first start --- on defense
Former offensive lineman earns spot in lineup --- two years after last start
Tea party leader backs Gingrich
The vocal leader of the Tea Party Nation, a leading branch of the grassroots conservative movement, passed over some of the movement’s biggest rock stars to endorse the presidential candidacy of one of Washington’s most well-established figures: former House Speaker Newt Gingrich.
Morning Roundup: Sept. 28
D.C. schools focus on students' emotional issues; Inspection team rappels Washington Monument; Probe subject wins Ward 5 post; FOP wins ruling on police overtime pay; D.C. employee accused of stealing $400K; McDonnell backs Frederick; Virginia withholds $20M from transit agencies; Perry fundraises in Baltimore.
Poll: Perry gaining on Romney in Pa.
Texas Gov. Rick Perry has gained on former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney among Pennsylvania voters despite shaky debate performances, according to a new Quinnipiac University poll.
TRR: David Axelrod probably only drinks Kool-Aid
David Axelrod is not a master of metaphor. Either that or he likes cheap wine.
State awarded $44 million for high-speed rail
The U.S. Department of Transportation on Tuesday announced that Virginia and North Carolina would receive grants totaling $48.3 million to advance the development of high-speed rail along the eastern corridor.
Strasburg's laundry loop up for auction
Need a gift for that hard-to-please Washington Nationals supporter? How about the laundry loop used to wash Stephen Strasburg's clothes after last month's rehabilitation start for Triple-A Syracuse?
Edsall: Equal suspensions for McCree and Tyler were fair
Senior wide receivers returning Saturday
