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,

Jayden Daniels and the Washington Commanders’ improbable season ended in Philadelphia on Sunday. The Commanders lost to the Eagles 55-23 in the NFC championship game. The disappointment on Washington’s sideline was evident, but the Commanders should feel optimistic about the future of the franchise.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

A federal judge has barred Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes from entering Washington without the court’s approval.