Spanberger joins governors in Reproductive Freedom Alliance, signs related Va. bills into law
The coalition aims to strengthen coordination between states that support reproductive healthcare access
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Mead's 3-run HR, Nuñez's big night lift the Nationals to a 6-4 victory over the Royals
Curtis Mead hit a tiebreaking three-run homer in the bottom of the seventh inning to lift the Washington Nationals to a 6-4 win over the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night.
Sean Penn to direct Warner Bros. movie about a police officer at the Jan. 6 Capitol riot
Sean Penn will direct a movie about a police officer who was at the Jan. 6 Capitol riot in 2021, Warner Bros. announced Tuesday.
Spanberger, legislators roll out retail weed plan, set to launch in July 2027
State sales tax on retail weed will be 6% to start and rise to 8% in 2029, while retail locations to be capped at 350 statewide
García and Crews key 5-run 5th inning as Nationals beat Royals 7-3
Luis García Jr. hit a go-ahead single, Dylan Crews added a three-run homer and the Washington Nationals scored five times in the fifth inning to beat the Kansas City Royals 7-3 on Monday night.
Miles Mikolas' 7 shutout innings lift Nationals to 10-1 rout of Mariners
Miles Mikolas pitched seven shutout innings in relief of an opener, and the Washington Nationals scored five runs in the fourth inning to pull away from the Seattle Mariners 10-1 on Sunday.
Luis García Jr. homers and CJ Abrams gets 3 hits to help Nationals beat Mariners 8-3
Luis García Jr. broke a fifth-inning tie with a two-run homer and the Washington Nationals defeated the Seattle Mariners 8-3 on Saturday.
Colt Emerson homers as Mariners beat Nationals 10-2 after long rain delay
Rookie Colt Emerson homered in a five-run second inning and the Seattle Mariners routed the Washington Nationals 10-2 after a long rain delay Friday night to open a three-game series.
Alexandria judge extends block on Trump's $1.8 billion 'Anti-Weaponization Fund'
U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema rules the settlement fund stays frozen indefinitely, despite the administration's claim it has scrapped the plan
Kennedy Center board seeks pause of ruling ordering removal of Trump's name by Friday deadline
President Donald Trump's handpicked board at the Kennedy Center is mounting a last-minute effort to keep his name on the facade of the iconic performing arts facility before a court-ordered deadline to remove it by Friday.
Young Mystics have shown they can compete, but they can still expect more growing pains
Washington had a young team in 2024-25 and then doubled down on that approach this season. Only two players on the current roster — center Shakira Austin and forward Michaela Onyenwere — have completed even two WNBA seasons.
Eldridge's grand slam caps wild comeback as Giants rally from 8 down in 8th to stun Nats, 11-10
Bryce Eldridge hit a game-winning grand slam in the bottom of the ninth to cap an incredible comeback by the San Francisco Giants, who scored 10 runs over the final two innings of an 11-10 victory against the Washington Nationals on Wednesday.
Trinity Rodman, Michele Kang named to inaugural TIME100 Sports list
Spirit star and owner among local figures recognized on global influence ranking
CJ Abrams and Daylen Lile deliver in 9th inning as Nationals rally for 4-3 victory over Giants
Daylen Lile hit a go-ahead single in the ninth inning after CJ Abrams' tying base hit, and the Washington Nationals rallied against closer Keaton Winn to spoil Logan Webb's impressive outing and beat the San FRancisco Giants 4-3 on Monday night.
Caitlin Clark's last-second 3-pointer gives Fever a 78-76 victory over Mystics
Caitlin Clark's 3-pointer with 1.2 seconds left gave the Indiana Fever a 78-76 victory over the Washington Mystics on Monday night.
Gabriel Moreno hits 2-run homer, Diamondbacks avoid sweep with 5-1 win over Nationals
Gabriel Moreno hit a two-run homer, Michael Soroka threw seven effective innings and the Arizona Diamondbacks avoided a series sweep with a 5-1 win over the Washington Nationals on Sunday.