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Presidential hopefuls swap the campaign trail for the field at Congressional Women’s Softball Game

The Members team ultimately fell 10-4 to the press team, despite valiant efforts from players such as 2020 presidential hopeful and team pitcher Kirsten Gillibrand.




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A ball fit for Cinderella at the Library of Congress as the National Film Registry inducts the classic film

Fans of the Disney animated movie celebrated its addition to the National Film Registry.




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Rihanna has a message for President Trump about immigration

The native of Barbados apparently doesn't like Trump's immigration policies.




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He’s on a boat: Obama hangs out with George Clooney in Italy

The former president is living his best life on Lake Como.




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Kim Kardashian West shares behind-the-scenes peek at her White House visit

The reality TV star is a wizard at keeping the spotlight exactly where she wants it.




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‘Real Housewives’ stars Ashley and Michael Darby are closing their Virginia restaurant

The couple ran Oz, an Australian-themed eatery in Clarendon.




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Actor Adam Scott and Sen. Mitch McConnell’s social media team are in a Twitter fight

The actor responded unfavorably to a tweet by McConnell's campaign, and the beef didn't stop there.




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SNL’s Kate McKinnon has her Marianne Williamson impression ready to go

The "Saturday Night Live" star debuted a brief impression on "Late Night with Seth Meyers."




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Harry and Meghan make surprise appearance at major league baseball game in London

The new parents showed up at the first official MLB game in Europe on Saturday.




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Sarah Sanders may be joining an exclusive group of ex-Trump aides

The former press secretary is reportedly writing a book about her tenure — adding to a growing list of White House advisers with stories to sell.




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The Scene: D.C. restaurant workers let down their hair and celebrate at the 2019 RAMMY Awards

Washington's service industry professionals left their bars and restaurants on Sunday to celebrate the 37th annual event.




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‘American Idol’ and ‘The Voice’ winners describe what happens after the show — including a gig on ‘A Capitol Fourth’

Laine Hardy and Maelyn Jarmon may have won different shows, but their experiences are very similar.




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Cory Booker and his ‘boo,’ Rosario Dawson, take their relationship on the campaign trail

Low-key no longer: The presidential candidate and his actress girlfriend appeared together at public events over the holiday weekend.




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Michelle Obama talks about her last night at the White House, Democratic presidential candidates in interview

“The transition happens so quickly; it’s like you don’t even get to move your furniture out until the new president takes the oath of office,” Obama told Gayle King in an interview at Essence Festival.




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‘Real Housewives of Potomac’ star Ashley Darby welcomes a son

The reality TV star wrote that she and her husband, real estate developer Michael Darby, are "savoring every moment."




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Human rights group asks Nicki Minaj to cancel performance in Saudi Arabia

The "Megatron" rapper is set to perform in the country next week despite calls to quit the gig over the government's alleged human rights violations.




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Nicki Minaj pulls out of concert in Saudi Arabia ‘after better educating myself on the issues’

The rapper said she wanted to support women's and LGTBQ rights.




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Cause Celeb: Victor Garber testifies on diabetes research

The "Alias" actor was diagnosed with the disease as a child.




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Miss the Biden and Obama bromance? There’s — another — book for that.

Parodist Andrew Shaffer's new mystery "Hope Rides Again" (a sequel to 2018's "Hope Never Dies"), reunites the literary and real-life duo.




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Are you there, Oprah? A-list celebrity endorsements for 2020 candidates are slow to come.

The presidential election is closer than you think, but thus far the celebrities are staying pretty far away.




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Wolf Blitzer, Kellyanne Conway and members of Congress celebrate Bastille Day at the French ambassador’s house

Despite the potential of, um, awkwardness among the diplomatic core and official Washington, elbows were ripe for rubbing at the French ambassador’s residence.




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Soccer star Megan Rapinoe will be secretary of state if Jay Inslee has any say

The presidential candidate and Washington governor wants Rapinoe in his administration — should he get elected.




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Monica Lewinsky jokes about the worst career advice she’s ever been given

The former scandal figure is mining what was a traumatic experience for some dark humor.




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Pete Buttigieg may have stars such as Ellen DeGeneres and Jennifer Aniston to thank for his fundraising haul

The small town mayor is raking in some cash from A-list donors.




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Alyssa Milano faces backlash for supporting a Marianne Williamson fundraiser: ‘I know. I know.’

The "Charmed" actress defended her decision to help raise money for the controversial Democratic candidate, saying Williamson is addressing the "soulful ache of the nation."




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After Nicki Minaj backs out of concert in Saudi Arabia, Janet Jackson, 50 Cent and others join lineup

Human rights advocates have urged artists not to perform in the country because of its dismal human rights record.




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Kim Kardashian West appeals to White House on behalf of ASAP Rocky

The reality star and her husband, Kanye West, tapped some high-ranking friends to help the rapper, who has been detained in Sweden.




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Cause Celeb: Kimberly Williams-Paisley lobbies for funding to help women in developing countries

The "Father of the Bride" star spent two days meeting with lawmakers to press for foreign assistance funding.




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Trump pledges to help ASAP Rocky as rapper’s detention in Sweden approaches its third week

The rapper was arrested earlier this month after an altercation in Stockholm.




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Vice President Pence’s daughter Charlotte Pence announces her engagement

The Pences' middle child shared the happy news on Instagram: "I said 'yes.' "




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Trump popped in on a wedding at his golf course, and a ‘U-S-A!’ chant broke out

The president stopped by a Staten Island couple's wedding and was greeted with cheers, screams and a supportive crowd.




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Trumps announce second state dinner, which will honor Australia

President Trump and first lady Melania Trump will host the event in September.




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Chelsea Clinton welcomes third child with husband Marc Mezvinsky

The former first daughter and her spouse welcomed a son on Monday.




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Which politician actually said that Ruth Bader Ginsburg would be dead soon?

The 86-year-old Supreme Court Justice repeated a regular clap back she's reserved for those who've counted her out. She isn't going anywhere.




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Kim Kardashian spotted filming at D.C. jail

The reality star and criminal justice reform advocate was in town Tuesday.




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During the Mueller hearing, the hallway was really the place to be

Outside the committee room Wednesday, several lawmakers got to see and be seen.




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The Scene: Cirque du Soleil’s opening reception for Volta

Washington VIPs (hint: allll the Housewives) showed up for Cirque's ode to street sports, "Volta," which plays at Tysons II through Sept. 29.




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Cardi B continues her support of Bernie Sanders by filming a campaign video together

The rapper has been a supporter of the Democratic presidential candidate, and says she wants to help "a movement of young people to transform this country."




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Trump sends envoy for hostage affairs to Sweden ‘on a mission’ to bring back A$AP Rocky

The president wants the rapper, who is accused of assault, returned to the United States.




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Mario Lopez criticized for saying it’s ‘dangerous’ for parents to accept their young kids as transgender

The “Saved by the Bell” star later apologized for stirring controversy in a resurfaced interview with conservative Candace Owens.




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Tomi Lahren apologizes after saying Kamala Harris slept her way to the top

The Fox Nation host got plenty of criticism for her tweet about the Democratic presidential candidate — including from fellow Fox-ers.




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Ben Folds makes a song called ‘Moscow Mitch’

Joe Scarborough of "Morning Joe" on MSNBC took credit for the name, which reportedly angers Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell.




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At his book talk, Terry McAuliffe greets readers — and protesters

The former Virginia governor's book tour about white supremacy and Charlottesville was interrupted by activists who faulted McAuliffe for siding with the Virginia city's government and police.




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Jenna Bush Hager welcomes a baby boy

The NBC personality introduced baby Henry Harold to the world on Monday.




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Rihanna, Cardi B, John Oliver and more lash out at Trump after deadly mass shootings

Stars criticized the president after two mass shootings that occurred less than 24 hours apart in El Paso and Dayton, Ohio.




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Kacey Musgraves, the rare country singer to address gun control, says ‘hold your politicians accountable’

The musician pointed out that she hails from Texas and is familiar with hunting and gun culture, but she said the recent tragedies deserve a different response.




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Pete Buttigieg plays the didgeridoo and other unexpected musical talents of the 2020 candidates

You know about Beto O'Rourke on the guitar, of course, but what about Bernie Sanders's spoken-word album?




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Brightest Young Things brings the millennials to the revamped International Spy Museum

A mostly millennial crowd explored the upgraded and interactive museum.




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Priyanka Chopra is confronted by Pakistani at Beautycon over tweets about India

The "Quantico" actress was called out during her appearance for a tweet sent during military hostility between the neighboring, nuclear-armed countries.




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Michelle Obama, Lin-Manuel Miranda, James Corden and more expected at National Portrait Gallery’s gala

Like the Kennedy Center Honors, the gallery’s gala has turned into a red-carpet affair.