How a president's death helped kill Washington's "spoils system"
In the 1800s, the main job requirement for most federal employees was loyalty to the newly-elected president. But after a rejected office-seeker shot President James Garfield, reformers won long-sought-after changes: workers hired for their expertise,

Former Commanders Owner Dan Snyder 'Hates' Team's Success

4 Washington Commanders who won’t be back with Jayden Daniels in 2025
Dan Snyder is reportedly miserable over the Washington Commanders playoff success
Former Commanders Owner Dan Snyder 'Hates' the Team's Success
The Washington Commanders dived into chaos during Dan Snyder's ownership of the team and he's reportedly not happy about their success now.
Analysis-Trump, at zenith of power, moves quickly to 'take over' Washington
Donald Trump has been in office for five days, and yet he has already imposed his will on Washington with ruthless speed and efficiency, showing that even his most radical campaign promises were far from just bluster.
Who is the Commanders' backup quarterback? Washington QB depth chart
The Washington Commanders have three quarterbacks ready to go for Sunday's NFC championship game against the Philadelphia Eagles.
With the Otto Road Ski Race, Mount Washington sees special, once-a-year traffic from backcountry skiiers
GREEN’S GRANT, N.H. – While it takes place at the “home of the world’s worst weather,” the Mount Washington Otto Rhode Ski Race is open to all ages and ability levels.
Washington state woman, 21, arrested in fatal shooting of US Border Patrol agent
A Washington State woman was busted for fatally shooting a US Customs and Border Patrol agent during a traffic stop in Vermont this week, federal authorities said Friday.
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Should Washington, D.C., become the 51st state? WA’s 2 senators say it’s ‘long past time’
Washington state’s U.S. senators have cosponsored legislation that would grant statehood to the District of Columbia.
How to watch Philadelphia Eagles vs. Washington Commanders in NFC championship game
The NFC championship game of the NFL playoffs will see the Philadelphia Eagles (14-3) and Washington Commanders (12-5) squaring off at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025. Date: Jan. 26
UCLA vs. Washington Picks, Odds and Prediction – January 24
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How to watch Washington Wizards vs. Dallas Mavericks online
TL;DR: Live stream Washington Wizards vs. Dallas Mavericks in the NBA with FuboTV, Sling TV, or YouTube TV.
Washington state woman is arrested in the fatal shooting of a Vermont Border Patrol agent
The FBI has arrested a 21-year-old Washington state woman in the fatal shooting of a U.S. Border Patrol agent in Vermont during a traffic stop earlier this week.
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Turnovers doom Commanders as rookie QB Jayden Daniels falls short of making the Super Bowl
Daniels wanted to see the defeat through, even if that only meant handing off the ball on the final meaningless drive. Coach Dan Quinn had seen enough and gave Daniels a breather. His bid to become the first rookie QB to reach a Super Bowl was officially over.