Two West Virginia National Guardsmen were recognized in the Pentagon's Hall of Heroes for actions late last year while working as part of Joint Task Force District of Columbia — an effort directed by President Donald J. Trump to stop crime in the nation's capital and to beautify the city.
Rep. Chuck Edwards told a young female staffer that she had "written a complex chapter in my heart" shortly before she was set to leave his office, according to a handwritten letter he sent her that was reviewed by Axios. Why it matters: Edwards is now the subject of a House Ethics Committee probe , Axios first reported. That probe was prompted in part by Edwards' conduct toward two female staffers, a source familiar with the matter told Axios. - Three sources told Axios they witnessed conduct by Edwards toward two female staffers in their 20s that they described as inappropriate. The sources said Edwards' behavior crossed professional boundaries and created an uncomfortable work environment. - The sources were granted anonymity to…
Award winners include authors Daniel Kraus, Jill Lepore and Yiyun Li, opinion writer M. Gessen and staffers and contributors at The Washington Post, Reuters and AP.
Nearly 80% of hotels surveyed by a body representing the industry reported bookings were running below projections — a worrisome sign with only weeks to go before the World Cup.
Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz has impacted shipping through the Persian Gulf, resulting in higher oil and gas prices in the United States. The average price of a gallon of gas in the U.S. on Monday was about $4.46.