David Eldridge
Articles by David Eldridge
Reports: Scherzer trade talks ‘intensifying’ between Nationals, Padres
Several media reports were circulating Thursday afternoon that the Washington Nationals are close to a deal that would send ace Max Scherzer to the San Diego Padres. Published July 29, 2021
Federal appeals court leaves evictions moratorium in place, a blow to landlords
A federal appeals court ruled Wednesday the federal government's ban on evicting tenants can remain in place over protest from mom-and-pop landlords. Published July 14, 2021
Trump slams McConnell, dismisses ‘RINOs’ on board with bipartisan infrastructure deal
Former President Donald Trump told an enthusiastic town-hall crowd in the Texas border town of Edinburg on Wednesday night that "RINOs" -- Republicans in name only -- share responsibility with Democrats for the nation's broken immigration system. Published June 30, 2021
Jay Jacobs warns AOC against Chuck Schumer challenge
If Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is serious about mounting a challenge to Sen. Charles Schumer, New York state's top Democrat has some advice. Published December 27, 2020
Pro-Trump sportscaster Luis Moreno Jr. canned
Popular sportscaster Luis Moreno Jr., who for almost a decade worked as half of the Spanish-language broadcast team covering Carolina Panthers games, says he's out of a job because he is a Trump supporter. Published September 16, 2020
Katelyn Davis, Houston student, chased a dream to Washington
Katelyn Davis was not going to miss her shot at a dream career. The Washington Times sports intern passed away in her sleep sometime early Saturday. Published August 11, 2019
Dallas Cowboys national anthem: Take knee link arms
After a chaotic weekend of NFL teams struggling to respond with one voice to the criticisms directed at the league by President Trump, Jerry Jones and the Dallas Cowboys seemed to have found a solution before Monday Night's game in Phoenix against the Arizona Cardinals. Published September 25, 2017
Midwestern hoops fans converge in Washington, D.C., for Big Ten Tournament
The 14-team conference is holding its championship tournament this weekend in D.C. for the first time, as league officials follow through on promises made three years ago, when Maryland and Rutgers joined, to extend the Big Ten's reach to the East Coast. Published March 8, 2017
Fake News: Mexico says Associated Press misreported Trump-Nieto phone call
Mexico said Wednesday that the Associated Press' account of a call Friday between President Trump and his Mexican counterpart is inaccurate. Published February 1, 2017
Donald Trump leads by 3 in Virginia, according to Hampton University poll
A Hampton University poll released Wednesday shows Donald Trump up three-points over Hillary Clinton among Virginia voters, 44 percent to 41 percent -- a dramatic shift for a poll that just weeks ago had the Democratic presidential nominee holding a double-digit lead over the Republican. Published November 2, 2016
FBI has no evidence linking Trump, Russia, outlets report
The FBI has released no evidence linking the Trump campaign to Russia, despite demands from Democrats that the agency be as transparent with its probe of attempts to interfere with the U.S. election as Director James Comey was last Friday with the Hillary Clinton email investigation. Published November 1, 2016
Donald Trump audible at the line? Tom Brady says yes
Tom Brady says Patriots have a 'Trump' call and a 'Clinton' call for line of scrimmage communications, though, obviously, the New England quarterback was unwilling to explain what the audibles mean. Published October 24, 2016
Pete Willett taunts American golf fans: ‘Obnoxious, pudgy, angry’
British golf pro and Masters champ Danny Willett is scrambling at this week's Ryder Cup to distance himself from scathing anti-American comments by his brother. Published September 29, 2016
John Wall in Cowboys jersey before Redskins game
Washington Wizards point guard John Wall was at FedEx Field Sunday, but he's not lending support to the other hometown team: Wall, a self-professed Cowboys fan, was decked out in an Emmitt Smith jersey. Published September 18, 2016
Silver: GOP has 60% chance to retake Senate
Statistics guru Nate Silver, who has earned a reputation in recent years for uncannily accurate election forecasts, sees the Republicans poised to win big this fall: He gives the GOP a 60 percent chance of retaking the Senate. Published March 23, 2014
Country Times: As all-timers go, Cash remains The Man (In Black)
Country Music Television just started a weekly countdown called the "All-Time Top 40," in which today's Nashville stars rank the artists who shaped them musically. Published March 17, 2014
COUNTRY TIMES: Is Taylor’s relationship with Nashville coming to a Swift end?
The biggest news in country music over the past week has been the latest Taylor Swift breakup. Hang on, this one is serious. Published March 10, 2014
COUNTRY TIMES: Nashville’s collaboration with Doobie Brothers a natural partnership
Like a lot of fans, I've always been fascinated hearing a country artist cover an unlikely song. The Dixie Chicks' fearless take on Fleetwood Mac's classic "Landslide." Sugarland's soaring, out-of-the-blue (and Grammy-nominated) version of "Life in a Northern Town." Published March 3, 2014
COUNTRY TIMES: Dierks Bentley is here to save country music
It's tempting to lump Dierks Bentley into the generation of "bro-country" acts that have taken over Nashville and the charts. Published February 24, 2014
Ayotte: On Russia and the Ukraine, Obama needs to ‘up his game’
Sen. Kelly Ayotte said Sunday President Obama needs to make it clear to Russian President Vladimir Putin to stay out of the crisis in Ukraine. Published February 23, 2014
