Current state of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Trump appears to have abandoned it after spending over $14 million in taxpayer $.

This is who Trump actually represents.

🚨 Virginia passes bill requiring access to water and shade for workers. Every Republican voted no.

Bank account jumped from under $50,000 to over $1 million: Pete Hegseth has reported more than $1 million in an account that he previously listed as holding no more than $50,000, according to his newly released annual financial disclosure. advocate.com/politics/nation…

This is actually against the law. Not that it matters in 2026.

Starbucks plans to close 250 North American locations later this week, including three stores in the Washington, D.C. region. fox5dc.com/news/starbucks-cl…

WH officials submitted a more classical design to the NCPC today

Critical #MissingPerson 14-year-old Prayer House, who was last seen in the 1500 block of Butler Street, Southeast, on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. Have info? Call 202-727-9099 or text 50411.

Breaking News: OpenAI’s technology went rogue and meddled with three U.S. government websites this summer without the A.I. lab’s knowledge. nyti.ms/3VenFlD

#Breakin President Trump is using a pocket rescission to eliminate almost $1 billion in government funding, an OMB spokesperson confirms to CBS News. This comes just days before the fiscal year ends on Sept. 30. @emmacnicholson whitehouse.gov/briefings-sta…

Empower seems to be wrong that a temporary law's lapse means they can resume normal operations in D.C. Back in July the D.C. Council passed an emergency bill that extends the temporary bill's prohibition on Empower through until November. See here: lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislati…

Flight patterns at Dulles International Airport (IAD) will be impacted by maintenance and runway work through November, according to Loudoun County officials. fox5dc.com/news/runway-work-…

President Trump’s immigration raids are disrupting the country’s beef supply, industry groups say, warning the turmoil will raise the price of a staple food for American consumers. wapo.st/4dXr2nn

Just a year after The RENTAL Act was passed, dozens of landlords pushed the D.C. Council this week for speedier evictions to help pull them out of an economic “death spiral.” Latest for @washsunmetro washingtonsun.com/metro/dc-c…

Exclusive: The White House blocked CNN from traveling with President Trump on Air Force One for a Saturday trip to Tennessee, according to two people familiar with the matter. A federal judge had temporarily restored access to the White House on Thursday. wapo.st/4iKL8Vn

We're naming today, 9-25, Dolly Parton Day in Washington, DC. Dolly Parton showed generations of people that a legacy is measured not only by the songs written or accolades earned, but also by what we give to others. That legacy is especially reflected in our Books from Birth partnership with Dolly's Imagination Library, which has delivered nearly four million books to more than 100,000 DC children over the past decade. My full proclamation:

We cannot have armed National Guards in or around our schools and young people. Our schools must remain welcoming environments of learning and growth, and spaces where all DC students, parents, and school staff can feel safe and can thrive. I, along with my colleagues on the DC Council, the Mayor, and our DC Delegate, have insisted the National Guard troops stay away from our school zones. This is a request I have repeatedly made. Unfortunately, I continue to hear reports and deep concerns from parents, teachers, and students about the presence of National Guard troops near our schools and in residential areas, and it’s leading to understandable fear. This is wholly unacceptable and creates an atmosphere of fear and intimidation – the National Guard must keep its distance from our schools. As Chairwoman of the Committee on the Judiciary and Public Safety, I am holding a public hearing on November 5th that will allow DC residents to provide testimony about the ongoing federal presence in the District and discuss available local legislative interventions we can use to provide additional safety and oversight. We’ll also be discussing my bill, @CMRobertWhiteDC's bill, and @CMLewisGeorgeW4's bill which all center around transparency and accountability for the concerning presence we continue to see from federal officers in our city. I encourage residents to submit their testimony and share their experiences – we want to hear from you. Local DC leaders are committed to protecting our residents from the continued federal intrusion. Over the summer, I joined my colleagues on the Council to urge governors in other states to end the deployment of their National Guard forces in DC. The safety and well-being of all District residents must be prioritized.

Breaking News: The Kennedy Center had delayed a plan to repair leaks that officials now cite as a serious safety risk, whistle-blowers say. nyti.ms/3Tv9pV9

The FDA has announced a recall of 1.7 million pounds of sugar due to contamination with allergens.

Weekend rain chances are rising in the DC area. A looping nor’easter is now expected to come close enough to bring showers — and possibly a period of steady rain — Saturday into Sunday. How much? Models range from 0.1" to 1.5" in DC. We break down the timing and what we think is most likely: capitalweather.com/weekend-r…