Department cites inadequate airport facilities and out-of-date infrastructure. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced his department’s goal to redevelop the Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). A Request for Information…
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First Lady Visits Children’s National Hospital
She says, “Spending time with these brave children and their families is a reminder of the strength, hope, and love that define the holiday spirit.” The White House…
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DHS Secretary Recommends Expansion of Travel Ban
The list of countries under a travel ban, currently at 19, could reach 30 or 32 after the attack that murdered a National Guard member. Homeland Security Secretary…
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President Calls for Thanksgiving Prayers Following D.C. Attack on Soldiers
“This Thanksgiving, I ask every family to say a prayer for the two great heroes.” On Wednesday, two West Virginia National Guard members were shot near a metro…
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Legal Challenge Delays Beautification Effort on Eisenhower Building
Plans to paint the Eisenhower Executive Office Building put on hold. President Donald Trump’s plan to clean and paint the Eisenhower Executive Office Building has been delayed by…
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House Passes Bills to End Cashless Bail in D.C.
Some officials are concerned about government overreach. The House recently passed two bills regarding criminal justice in Washington, D.C., requiring cash bail for certain offenses and repealing a…
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Federal Judge Rules President Cannot Deploy National Guard to D.C.
President Trump’s administration has appealed the ruling. District of Columbia Federal Judge Jia Cobb ruled that President Donald Trump illegally deployed the National Guard to Washington, D.C. She…
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FCC Announces Agenda for Open Meeting
Commission to consider proposals on spectrum use, relay services, regulatory cleanup, and cybersecurity rules. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced the agenda for its Open Meeting on…
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Federal Jury Finds Capitol Police Discriminated Against Female Officer
Verdict finds former K-9 trainee was unfairly dismissed; case highlights ongoing workplace-equity challenges within the agency. A federal jury in Washington, D.C., has ruled that the Capitol Police…
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Senate Committee Approves Renovation of D.C. Building for FBI Headquarters
The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee also needs to sign off on the project. The Senate Environmental and Public Works Committee approved a plan that would allow the…
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