Patricia Washburn

Nation & World, Politics

Canada’s Trudeau meets with Trump at Mar-a-Lago after tariff threat

by David J. Lynch and Maegan Vazquez The Washington Post November 30, 2024November 30, 2024

The Canadian president walked away from the press when asked if tariffs were discussed.

Business, Nation & World

The Onion’s bid for Alex Jones’ Infowars hangs in the balance as judge orders new hearing

by DAVE COLLINS Associated Press November 25, 2024November 26, 2024

A federal judge in Texas has delayed a hearing in conspiracy theorist Alex Jones’ effort to stop the satirical news outlet The Onion from buying Infowars and turning it into a parody.

Arts & Entertainment

Chuck Woolery, host of ‘Wheel of Fortune’ and ‘Love Connection,’ dies

by Annabelle Timsit The Washington Post November 25, 2024

The game show veteran turned conservative commentator was 83.

Nation & World

Trump taps Brooke Rollins as agriculture chief, completing proposed slate of Cabinet secretaries

by BILL BARROW, ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON and ZEKE MILLER Associated Press November 23, 2024November 25, 2024

Rollins, who graduated from Texas A&M University with a degree in agricultural development, is a longtime Trump associate who served as his former domestic policy chief.

Nation & World, Politics

Democrats rally behind first out transgender member of Congress, decry Republican attacks

by Kevin Rector Los Angeles Times (TNS) November 23, 2024November 23, 2024

Access to bathrooms has long been an issue for women at the Capitol, which originally operated on the presumption that legislators were men.

Nation & World

UN talks in disarray as rough draft deal for climate cash is rejected by developing nations

by MELINA WALLING, SETH BORENSTEIN, MICHAEL PHILLIS and SIBI ARASU Associated Press November 23, 2024

As nerves frayed and the clock ticked, negotiators from rich and poor nations were huddled in one room Saturday during overtime United Nations climate talks.

Business, Nation & World

The most fulfilling jobs in America may not be the ones you expect

by Patricia Washburn November 22, 2024November 22, 2024

As the luckiest Americans worry less about their basic needs, more of us are seeking jobs with a moral or social mission.

Nation & World

For Trump inauguration, D.C. residents call for Airbnb blackout

by Olivia George The Washington Post November 22, 2024

One host reaches out to ask others: Consider taking your rentals off the market that weekend, or increase your prices and donate the profits to liberal causes.