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Indian tribes: Strike Geronimo from bin Laden operation name
Following on the heels of other Indian leaders, Navajo Nation President Ben Shelly on Wednesday urged President Obama to change the name of the military operation that killed Osama bin Laden from "Geronimo," saying it was "dehumanizing."
Georgetown's Benimon to transfer
The Georgetown basketball team suffered its second loss of the offseason Wednesday when the school announced Jerrelle Benimon will transfer.
Libs Always Put Government First
One of the most disturbing trends among lefties these days is the assumption that virtually everything — money, property, civil rights — start with government and are the government’s to dole out or withhold as the government sees fit.
Bradley Manning's luxurious life at Leavenworth
Wikileaker Bradley Manning is living large at Leavenworth. Better call off that UN torture investigation.
86% approve of Obama’s call to Kill bin Laden, poll says
Americans overwhelmingly endorse President Obama’s decision to kill Osama bin Laden and don’t believe a greater effort should have been made to bring the terrorist to trial, a new poll says.
Virgina lures Spielberg's "Lincoln"; hopes incentives pay off
Offering incentives for film companies to come to Virginia appears to be paying off for the commonwealth.
Hoyas rue one-goal losses entering finale
Georgetown wraps up season Saturday against Villanova
Morning Roundup: May 4
A Montgomery Co. house explodes early this morning; Va. Gov. McDonnell aims to cut PBS funding; Prince Charles visits LeDroit Park garden; Gang discussion in District; D.C. students get electronic transit card; Va. has first candidate for new state Senate seat
Trumka to union members: We're being targeted
AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka addressed Communication Workers of America (CWA) union members on a conference call Tuesday evening and relayed his concern about the current battle across the United States over union collective bargaining power, immigration, and education among other issue.
Farewell Sekou
The D.C. council sent off at-large member Sekou Biddle through gift and song at his last legislative meeting.
Lieberman to Obama admin: Stop using 'soft terminology' to reference 'Islamic extremism'
The phrase "war on terror" is being bandied about more by both press and Capitol Hill lawmakers on both sides of the aisle. Senator Chuck Schumer, New York Democrat, referred to the killing of Osama bin Laden as a "a turning point in the war on terror." Senator Joe Lieberman, Connecticut Independent, told me he thinks that "it's silly" for the Obama administration to have referred to the war on terror with soft terminology.
Lieberman: Lets take a second look at restrictions on detainee interrogations
Senator Joe Lieberman, Connecticut Independent and Chairman of the Homeland Security Committee, spoke with me about his thoughts on enhanced interrogation techniques used on terrorist detainees and believes that restrictions on interrogators should be given a "second look at" in light of the information that led to the death of Osama bin Laden.
Sen. Graham: This is not a time to celebrate water boarding
Some Republicans are speaking out on the effectiveness of the enhanced interrogation techniques that they believe were key in helping to locate and kill Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden, but Senator Lindsay Graham, South Carolina Republican, parts with GOP lawmakers who are supporting the use of the interrogation method known as water boarding.
Hoyer questions Pakistan's resolve to hunt bin Laden
The No. 2 House Democrat said Tuesday he was concerned Pakistani officials may not have done enough to help expose and hunt down Osama bin Laden.
Morning Roundup: May 3
SEALs return to Virginia Beach sans fanfare; Metro, Capitol Police increase security; Richmond wants tighter gun laws; Escaped D.C. teen returned; D.C.'s Graham wants to change laws on escaped youths; Va. offers too few mental health services for children; Prince Charles arrives today; Howard Co. gets speed cameras; Levy docudrama premieres Sunday.
Osama Bin Laden won’t be on the Democratic ticket in 2012
Taking down Osama bin Laden will not guarantee Barack Obama’s reelection in 2012. In fact it would be surprising if Mr. Obama received any long-term political benefit from this victory in the war on terrorism.
Limbaugh needles Obama
President Obama has been getting high marks across the political spectrum — but not from his most consistent critic.
U.S. Navy: 'No country would accept bin Laden's remains'
According to reports, Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden "received a Muslim ceremony" and was buried at sea. The elite Navy military team known as "SEAL Team 6" killed bin Laden with a bullet to the terrorist's leader's head in an operation that reportedly involved at least 44 U.S. Navy SEALs.
Shanahan 2011 vs. Beathard 1981
How will Shanny's well-received 2011 draft compare to the greatest Redskins draft of all time?
