Stories by Neda Semnani:
Jan. 28, 2013
Outgoing Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is being feted at a private dinner hosted by U.K. Foreign Secretary William Hague on Monday night.
Jan. 28, 2013
For fiction readers, Washington, D.C., is more well-known as a backdrop for political intrigue (see the works of Brad Metzler) or gritty crime (ditto for George Pelecanos).
Jan. 28, 2013
Once more unto the breach, dear friends. Once more, William Shakespeare’s “Henry V” will swash and buckle its way across the Folger Theatre’s stage.
Jan. 28, 2013
President Taft is inspiring a nation of nerds.
Jan. 28, 2013
Sen. James M. Inhofe is dubious about the United States’ relationship with Egypt.
Jan. 23, 2013
Ladies and gents, are you sitting down?
Jan. 21, 2013
Hip-hop rabble-rouser Lupe Fiasco kick-pushed himself out of a paying gig Sunday night when he offended his corporate sponsors after what can only be described as a musical protest against the Obama administration at The Hamilton in Washington, D.C.
Jan. 20, 2013
Actress Ashley Judd said Sunday that she is still praying on her decision about whether to challenge Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., in 2014.
Jan. 17, 2013
There are hundreds of inaugural events taking place this weekend, and while everyone knows about the official balls, here are some of the more fun, quirky goings-on. Some feature mural painting and spitballing big ideas. One involves hip-hop superstar Lupe Fiasco, another the homegrown street artist BORF, who created the poster art for Nevermind the Inauguration. This weekend, belt out patriotic karaoke. Heck, go to a pig roast luau. So spend the next few days seeing the best of our diamond district. Go forth and party!
Jan. 15, 2013
President Barack Obama isn’t going to be the only ball belle.Obama for America campaign manager Jim Messina will finally get his moment in the sun, even if that sun is indoor lighting at Carmine’s Restaurant on Seventh Street.
Jan. 10, 2013
“Thank you for your loyalty,” Ron Walker, chairman of the Richard Nixon Foundation, told the crowd at the Mayflower Hotel. “All of us in this room have a special bond: We worked for Richard Nixon.”
Jan. 9, 2013
We knew the vice president was “2 Legit 2 Quit” — we just never realized how legit he was.
Jan. 8, 2013
Love and public transportation are governed by the same laws.
Jan. 7, 2013
Ticketmaster can’t catch a break.
Jan. 7, 2013
Updated: 1:56 p.m. | The presidential inaugural season is upon us.
Jan. 7, 2013
Sen. Harry Reid, D-Nev., can’t get any respect from Republican colleagues in either chamber.
Jan. 3, 2013
Is William Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” a political drama hiding within a comedy-romance?
Jan. 3, 2013
Sen. Jeff Flake, R-Ariz., has had quite a week.
Jan. 2, 2013
Rep. Ted Poe thinks the legislative branch is ripe for an intervention.
Dec. 27, 2012
The Starbucks “Come Together” campaign has attracted national headlines. And the scene at the Capitol Hill Starbucks at 3rd Street and Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast suggests that, if nothing else, baristas are coming together on their handwriting.
Dec. 26, 2012
Starbucks has started a companywide “Come Together” campaign to urge Washington’s lawmakers to put aside partisan bickering and “fix the debt.” The campaign began across the company on Christmas Day.
Dec. 21, 2012
The immediate reaction from Republican staffers on Capitol Hill suggests the National Rifle Association might have jumped the shark Friday.
Dec. 20, 2012
The Democratic National Committee is ready for its employees to get physical. It’s even happy to help employees pay for the privilege.
Dec. 20, 2012
Midmorning Thursday, a package arrived addressed to the female portion of the Heard on the Hill team.
Dec. 20, 2012
Midmorning Thursday, a package arrived addressed to the female portion of the Heard on the Hill team.
