Same Sex Marriage

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — As authorities revealed details about the Family Research Council shooting, the head of the influential conservative organization blamed the attack on “reckless rhetoric,” but then delivered his own politically-charged remark, saying critics gave the accused gunman “a license to shoot an unarmed man.”

Hamil R. Harris

Some ministers pledge to continue fight against slot machines before the fall referendum on whether residents want to expand gaming.

Hamil R. Harris

Some ministers pledge to continue fight against slot machines before the fall referendum on whether residents want to expand gaming.

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — A man who volunteered at a gay community center had a backpack full of Chick-fil-A sandwiches and a box of ammunition when he said “I don’t like your politics” and shot a security guard at the headquarters of a conservative lobbying group, authorities revealed Thursday.

Peter Hermann and Keith L. Alexander

The man authorities say was angry with the conservative stance of the Family Research Council and shot the group’s unarmed security guard in a downtown D.C. office was ordered by a judge to undergo a mental evaluation.

Paul Duggan and Mary Pat Flaherty

An armed intruder, spouting opposition to social conservatism, walked into the Washington headquarters of the Family Research Council and shot a security guard, authorities said.

Peter Wallsten and David Nakamura

The selection of Rep. Paul Ryan as the Republican vice presidential candidate presents a new set of challenges for Vice President Biden.

Jeannine Hunter

Motive remains unknown, but the gunman expressed disagreement with the conservative group’s views.

Paul Duggan and Mihir Zaveri

Authorities closed the 800 block of G street NW. One person is in custody, police said.