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White House accepts Franklin Graham's apology for faith remarks
The White House accepted an apology Wednesday from the Rev. Franklin Graham for recent remarks on whether President Obama is a Christian.
The numbers behind Romney's win
His margin of victory may have been closer in Michigan than in 2008, but Tuesday night was a good night for Mitt Romney on many fronts.
PICKET: Romney finds footing with primary wins
Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney secured two primary wins on Tuesday night. In Arizona, a state Romney was expected to win and where his opponents did not spend valuable campaign time in, he received 43 percent of the GOP primary vote and all 29 delegates in the winner take all state. Former Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum was a distant second with 28 percent. Both former House Speaker Newt Gingrich and Rep. Ron Paul, Texas Republican, followed respectively with 16.2 percent and 8.4 percent.
Romney fumbles with Hispanic voters
Exit polling from Arizona shows Mitt Romney won handily — but did not do so well among Hispanic voters there, which could suggest his tough immigration stance is hurting him among that group of voters.
Morning Roundup: Feb. 28
D.C. officials trying to unravel lottery contract; Testimony: Thomas used trust as 'check-on-demand' place; Prosecutors want Leslie Johnson to pay up; Dinged Virginia GOP now focusing on budget; Court dismisses suit on Virginia's congressional map; Virginia attorney general settles with questionable Salahi foundation; Maryland Democrats reconsidering so-called millionaire tax.
MILLER: Buying ammunition in D.C.
After I became a gun owner, I needed to find a place to buy a box of 9mm for my gun. The restrictions in the District are strict, but the D.C. gun registry office staff make it more difficult. As I learned, the police who staff the office and are tasked with explaining the gun laws to residents just invent laws that don’t exist.
PICKET: Gingrich camp launches 'Women with Newt Coalition'
In an effort to help former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich appeal more favorable to female voters, the Newt Gingrich campaign created a new coalition known as 'Women with Newt.' According to a campaign press release, the coalition will be led by Mr. Gingrich's wife Callista, who is also president of Gingrich Productions, a multimedia production company.
Andy Parks Live from The Washington Times
Jolie'ing, Not Just For Angelina
You've seen the Internet Meme... see it in action in the studio when Andy Parks strikes his best Jolie!
White House hits back at Santorum over 'snob' comment
President Obama swiped back at former Sen. Rick Santorum for calling him a "snob" for wanting all children to attend college during a speech at the Democratic Governors' Association annual conference Monday.
PICKET: Southern Keystone pipeline portion to be built by TransCanada
The controversial Keystone Pipeline may not be null and void just yet. Various Canadian outlets are reporting that plans to build the southern leg of the pipeline are already in the works.
Santorum's formula to win Daytona
Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum, whose campaign is sponsoring a car in Monday's rain-delayed Daytona 500 NASCAR race in Florida, said he had shared some tips from the campaign trail with the car's driver.
PICKET: Gallup - Most Dems believe healthcare law mandate won't pass legal muster
The Gallup organization released polling data on Monday describing where attitudes are with the health care law.
Morning Roundup: Feb. 27
Gay marriage finished, Maryland assembly refocuses on budget, taxes; Nonprofit linked to Thomas' stealing goes before D.C. Council; Rosecroft Raceway: Losing slots bid would doom the horse track; Injuried P.G. firefighters face painful recovery; Maryland next to request No Child Left Behind waiver; D.C. Council rings up big cellphone bills; Metro opens public hearings on fare increases.
What's up with that?
Six months after the Aug. 23 earthquake, the Washington Monument is still closed and awaiting repairs. What's up with that?
Obama calls general to discuss Afghan violence
President Obama spoke with his top general in Afghanistan on Saturday afternoon amid continued rioting that followed the burning of the Koran at the country's largest U.S. military base and the killing of two U.S. service members.
CAA tournament pairings set
George Mason will be the No. 3 seed and play at 8:30 p.m. on Saturday
