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Biden makes all adults eligible for a vaccine on April 19

President Joe Biden said he's bumping up his deadline by two weeks for states to make all adults in the U.S. eligible for ...

Senate gives Biden a big tool to work around GOP filibuster

With a powerful new tool, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has fresh options for potentially advancing President Joe ...

US, Iran start diplomatic dance over nuclear deal

A delicate diplomatic dance is underway to bring the United States back into the foundering 2015 nuclear deal they signed ...

Nats finally play, beat Braves 6-5 on Soto's walk-off in 9th

For all he's already done — youngest NL batting champion in history, World Series champion, runner-up for Rookie of the Year, ...

Not quite 'Your 2021 Washington Nationals!' finally playing

As the Washington Nationals, and their opponents, the Atlanta Braves, lined up for pregame introductions Tuesday, they stood ...

US sees 'tough talks' over Iran nuclear deal

The Biden administration sees 'tough talks' in Vienna as negotiations begin to try to bring the U.S. back into the foundering ...

World powers seek to bring US back into Iran nuclear deal

Officials from five world powers began a new effort Tuesday to try to bring the United States back into the foundering 2015 ...

COVID-hit Nats make many moves before 1st game of season

Starting pitchers Jon Lester and Patrick Corbin, closer Brad Hand and four position players expected in the lineup — left ...

Biden boosted by Senate rules as GOP bucks infrastructure

With an appeal to think big, President Joe Biden is promoting his $2.3 trillion infrastructure plan directly to Americans, ...

AP-NORC poll: Border woes dent Biden approval

More Americans disapprove than approve of how President Joe Biden is handling waves of unaccompanied immigrant children ...

Scherzer, COVID-depleted Nats finally set to play vs. Braves

It's rare for there to be an abundance of intrigue associated with an otherwise mundane workout the day before a baseball ...

US sees opportunity to share more vaccine overseas

Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the Biden administration is "exploring options" to share more coronavirus vaccine with ...

No egg roll again, but Easter Bunny still visits White House

The coronavirus forced the White House to scrap its traditional Easter Egg Roll for a second straight year on Monday, but ...

White House celebrates Easter virtually

The Bidens mark a virtual Easter after the coronavirus pandemic canceled the White House's 2021 Easter Egg Roll. "This year ...

New to DC, Buttigieg looks to build bridges with Biden plan

Pete Buttigieg was a few weeks into his job as transportation secretary, buried in meetings and preparing for the launch of ...

After COVID outbreak, Nats to open season Tuesday vs. Braves

The Nationals will begin their season Tuesday by hosting the Atlanta Braves after Major League Baseball postponed Monday's ...

AP source: Suspect in Capitol attack suffered delusions

The man who rammed a car into two officers at a barricade outside the U.S. Capitol, killing one of them before he was shot ...

Deadly breach could delay decisions about Capitol fencing

The latest deadly breach of the Capitol’s perimeter could delay the gradual reopening of the building’s grounds to the public ...

Gaetz sex probe suddenly threatens a speedy Washington rise

Compared with most congressional newbies, it didn't take Rep. Matt Gaetz long. Phone calls from the president. Rides aboard ...

EXPLAINER: What Biden's new $100B plan for broadband means

The problems with U.S. broadband networks have been obvious for years. Service costs more than in many other rich nations, ...