Victory Lap Washington

WATCH: Trump takes victory lap at Daytona 500 as he overhauls government

President Donald Trump greeted NASCAR fans over the weekend as Elon Musk and the Trump administration target roughly 200,000 federal employees who have been on the job for less than a year.

ABC News - 2d

Trae Young scores 35 points and has 14 assists in Atlanta's 125-111 victory over Washington

Trae Young scored 35 points and had 14 assists to help the Atlanta Hawks to a 125-111 victory over the Washington Wizards

ABC News - Feb. 8

Trump takes laps on Daytona 500 speedway in the Beast

President Trump took laps on the Daytona 500 speedway in his motorcade nicknamed “The Beast.” Trump addressed the drivers before the race, driving inside the racetrack’s interior. “This is your ...

The Hill - 2d

Daytona 500 stopped by rain after just 11 laps

Rain has stopped the Daytona 500 on Sunday after 11 laps and an appearance by President Donald Trump, with defending champion William Byron leading the pack.

ESPN - 2d

Watch: Trump's motorcade drives lap of Daytona 500 racetrack

The president opened the Nascar season with a flyby and lap in front of the racing cars.

BBC News - 2d

Musk brings tech playbook to Washington

Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} View Online Technology Technology The Big Story How Musk is using his tech playbook for DOGE campaign Elon Musk and his allies are using ...

The Hill - Feb. 7

In Trump’s Washington, Words Become Weaponized

The previous administration’s progressive lexicon has been swept away, replaced by a new official language of a bureaucracy under fire from its own president.

The New York Times - Feb. 12

George Washington visits Bailey and Davidson

Davidson takes on the George Washington Revolutionaries after Reed Bailey scored 21 points in Davidson's 77-68 win over the UMass Minutemen

ABC News - 4d

2025 Daytona 500: Watch as U.S. President Donald Trump leads field in 'The Beast' during pace laps

Trump took a few ceremonial laps before the start of the Daytona 500 for the second time as president

CBS Sports - 3d

Daytona 500: William Byron wins his second straight Daytona 500 after last-lap crash

Byron escaped a crash on the backstretch on the final lap.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

2025 Daytona 500: Watch as Ryan Preece flips over in wild crash during closing laps of The Great American Race

For the second time, Preece has gone flying through the air on the backstretch at Daytona

CBS Sports - 2d

Taiwan Prepares for Trump’s Tariffs, and a Changed Washington

Taiwanese officials, facing a more transactional U.S. relationship, have traveled to Washington to float energy deals and defend the island’s semiconductors.

The New York Times - 5d

As Moscow and Washington Discuss Ukraine, Russians Hope for Normalcy

Many people in Russia expressed relief that an end to the conflict in Ukraine seemed nearer and that the hardships of war, and the shunning of their country by much of the world, may soon end.

The New York Times - 4h

WATCH: Video shows attack on priest during prayer service in Washington

A priest was attacked during a prayer service in Spokane, Washington. Security video shows the suspect leaving his pew and charging toward the altar to punch the priest.

ABC News - Feb. 6

The Musketeers Take Washington + Spotify’s Ghost Music + Tool Time

“The way to control government is to control the computers”

The New York Times - Feb. 7

The Slash-and-Burn Tactics Musk Brings to Washington Often Backfired at Twitter

Can Elon Musk’s track record at X help predict the results of his current exploits within the U.S. federal government?

Inc. - Feb. 7

As Trump and Musk Upend Washington, Congressional Phones Can’t Keep Up

In the three weeks since President Trump took office and gave Elon Musk free rein inside the federal government, millions of calls have poured in to members of Congress, jamming the system.

The New York Times - Feb. 7

Dominant First OHL Season Suggests Sky Is The Limit For Washington Capitals' Prospect

Belarussian forward Ilya Protas is flying high as a member of the Windsor Spitfires.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 7

‘The Interview’: Denzel Washington Has Finally Found His Purpose

The legendary actor discusses the prophecy that changed his life, his Oscar snub and his upcoming role starring alongside a “complicated” Jake Gyllenhaal in “Othello” on Broadway.

The New York Times - Feb. 8

As Trump steamrolls Washington, courts flex their power to slow him down

Numerous federal district judges around the country have blocked major portions of Trump's early agenda — but Supreme Court showdowns loom.

Politico - Feb. 9

4 killed, including at least 2 teens, in bus crash in Washington state

Four people were killed and seven others were injured when a car collided with a passenger bus Sunday in Washington state, authorities said.

CBS News - Feb. 10

French fry plant closure leaves small Washington town struggling

Inflation has come way down since June of 2022, when it hit 9.1%. But prices remain high, and that can have a big impact on a small town that depends on a single major employer. Jonathan Vigliotti ...

CBS News - Feb. 10

Small Washington town grapples with effects of french fry plant closure

In September, Lamb Weston closed its Connell plant, citing a decrease in fast food sales spurred by inflation.

CBS News - Feb. 10

Washington Commanders 2025 NFL offseason preview: Building on ascension of Jayden Daniels

Protecting and adding firepower around Daniels should be the top offseason priorities in Washington.

Yahoo Sports - Feb. 12

Amid Washington rancor, Trump basks in the glow of a hostage-release deal

Presidents love to bask in the patriotic glow of bringing home hostages — none more than President Donald Trump.

NBC News - 6d

Tesla shares have plunged while Musk takes on Washington. Is that the reason?

Shares of Elon Musk's Tesla electric car company have fallen sharply, leading some investors to wonder if the drop is related to his cost-cutting work in Washington.

ABC News - 6d

Unemployment spikes in Washington, D.C., as Trump and Musk begin efforts to shrink the government

Since Trump has taken office, nearly 4,000 workers have filed for unemployment insurance as part of a surge that began at the start of the new year

CNBC - 4d

Unemployment spikes in Washington, D.C., as Trump and Musk begin efforts to shrink the government

President Donald Trump’s moves to fire thousands of federal government workers have coincided with a surge in jobless claims in Washington, D.C., that could get worse as the efforts intensify.

NBC News - 3d

Washington Post backs out of 'Fire Elon Musk' ad order

The Washington Post this week backed out of a “Fire Elon Musk” advertising order that was to run as a wrap on some of its Tuesday editions, according to the advocacy group Common Cause. The group ...

The Hill - 2d

Ed Martin, Trump Loyalist, Is Nominated as U.S. Attorney in Washington

The nomination of Mr. Martin, who stood in the crowd outside the Capitol on Jan. 6, is a full reversal for an office that formed the core of one of the Justice Department’s most complex ...

The New York Times - 2d

George Washington Revolutionary War letter up for sale on Presidents Day

A letter written by George Washington in 1777 that is valued at $150,000 is up for sale this Presidents Day. The letter, acquired by the Raab Collection, was written during the Revolutionary War, ...

The Hill - 1d

John Dickerson on admiration for George Washington and its effect on modern-day politics

It's Presidents Day, the holiday that started in honor of George Washington -- the president with an enormous birthday candle on the Mall. But do we revere the father of our country too much? It ...

CBS News - 1d

Family Files Claims Against U.S. for Washington Plane Crash

The filings over the collision of an American Airlines plane and an Army helicopter last month appear to be the first such claim and signal the start of a long legal fight.

The New York Times - 1d

Washington Post Cancels Ad From Groups Calling for Trump to Fire Musk

The newspaper told Common Cause, an advocacy group, that it was pulling its special ad, which would have covered the front and back pages of some Tuesday editions.

The New York Times - 1d

Putin’s Call With Trump Delivers a Victory for Russian Leader

Vladimir Putin’s call with President Trump reinforced the Russian leader’s view that Moscow and Washington should decide the fate of Ukraine — and other weighty matters.

The New York Times - 6d

Evening Report — Trump scores Cabinet, budget victories

Presented by March of Dimes {beacon} Evening Report TRUMP FIRST 100 DAYS © Julia Demaree Nikhinson, Associated Press file Republicans move closer to implementing Trump's agenda IT'S NOT ALWAYS ...

The Hill - 5d

Kligerman loses victory, DQ'd for too-low truck

NASCAR has disqualified Parker Kligerman from his season-opening win at Daytona after his truck was found to be too low in a postrace inspection. Kligerman is appealing.

ESPN - 4d

Oscars flashback: Javier Bardem leads Spain to victory

The actor's work in 'The Sea Inside,' a film based on the real quadriplegic who fought for decades for the right to end his life, led to the foreign language Oscar.

Los Angeles Times - 2d

Bucknell Bison take on the Army Black Knights, seek 4th straight victory

Bucknell Bison (11-13, 7-4 Patriot League) at Army Black Knights (13-10, 7-4 Patriot League) West Point, New York; Saturday, 1 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Bison -1.5; over/under is 140.5 ...

ABC News - Feb. 8

Daly try gives England precious victory over France

England strike in the 79th-minute to win a roller-coaster Six Nations encounter against France at Allianz Stadium.

BBC News - Feb. 8

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