Some artists drop out of D.C. concert series for America’s 250th anniversary shortly after lineup announced

Washington — Some artists who were announced as performers for what’s being billed as a Great American State Fair amid President Trump’s push for a major American birthday bash this summer in Washington, D.C., dropped out of their appearances shortly after an initial lineup was released.  On Wednesday, Freedom 250, a bipartisan nonprofit established to … Read more

Artists bail on D.C. bash for America’s 250th birthday after being listed on the lineup

Two musical artists listed as performers at an upcoming event on the National Mall in D.C. to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary are saying they won’t be attending despite being listed on the lineup. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Freedom 250, a public-private partnership backed by … Read more

For a group of Vietnam vets, standing up to Trump’s proposed D.C. arch is true loyalty

Washington — Shaun Byrnes and Jon Gundersen have served multiple presidents throughout their decades in the military and State Department. Now, as retirees, they’re taking on the commander-in-chief in a court of law.  In February, Gundersen and Byrnes, alongside another Vietnam veteran and a historian, sued to stop construction of the 250-foot arch that is … Read more

Inside the making of the Congressional Record: How history gets recorded as D.C. sleeps

Washington — Every night that Congress is in session, dozens of workers inside a hulking red-brick building blocks away from the Capitol pull off an unheralded feat, laying down the first draft of the history of Congress. At the heart of the building is a wide-open expanse, with tall ceilings and exposed ducts and rafters. … Read more

United Airlines flight from Newark makes emergency landing in D.C. after passenger attempts to open door at 36,000 feet, pilot says

A United Airlines flight from Newark Liberty International Airport was forced to make an emergency landing in Washington D.C. on Thursday night. The pilot reported to air traffic control that an unruly passenger on Flight 1551, a Boeing 737 Max 8 bound for Guatemala City with 145 passengers and six crew members on board, tried … Read more

United Airlines flight from Newark makes emergency landing in D.C. after passenger attempts to open door at 36,000 feet, pilot says

A United Airlines flight from Newark Liberty International Airport was forced to make an emergency landing in Washington D.C. on Thursday night. The pilot reported to air traffic control that an unruly passenger on Flight 1551, a Boeing 737 Max 8 bound for Guatemala City with 145 passengers and six crew members on board, tried … Read more

F-16 fighters intercept plane that entered restricted airspace over D.C.

F-16 fighter planes intercepted a civilian plane that entered restricted airspace above Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, safely escorting it from the area, military officials said.  The aircraft entered the Washington D.C. Metropolitan Area Special Flight Rules Area, or DC SFRA, around 11:15 a.m., North American Aerospace Defense Command said in a news release. F-16s were … Read more

Cole Allen’s lawyers seek to disqualify D.C. attorneys from correspondents’ dinner shooting case

The lawyers for the man accused of attacking the White House Correspondents’ Dinner are seeking to disqualify top prosecutor Jeanine Pirro, acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and other U.S. attorneys in the Washington, D.C. office from the case. CBS News’ Jake Rosen has more. Source link