Congressional Democrats embrace government shutdown, a risky move: House Democrats gave Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries a standing ovation in a caucus meeting Monday evening, praising his feisty posture toward Donald Trump.
Trump administration seeks to exert control over government shutdown: Officials canceled projects in Democratic states, posted partisan messages on government websites and warned that federal layoffs will begin soon.
My Thoughts on the Riyadh Comedy Festival - "Clearly you guys don’t give a shit about what the rest of us think, but how can any of us take any of you seriously ever again? All of your bitching about 'cancel culture' and “freedom of speech” and all that shit? Done. You don’t get to talk about it ever again. By now we’ve all seen the contract you had to sign."
‘Veep’ Creator Armando Iannucci Struggling To Fund Trump Project Amid MAGA Retribution Fears
Hegseth wants to return the military to 1990 — a dark time in its history: The early 1990s saw the U.S. Navy rocked by the Tailhook sexual assault scandal, exposing a dark underside of military culture.
Flooded outfield results in criminal charges for two Maryland firefighters: The Montgomery County incident was apparently sparked by baseballs flying over protective netting and into a fire station parking lot.
Legalized blackjack and poker among D.C. mayor’s proposals to boost economy: Bowser is also putting forward measures related to street vending, zoning and taxation — ideas the D.C. Council had removed from this year’s budget proposal.
Who will win the shutdown fight? Neither side will like the answer.: Washington’s obsession with claiming victory in the shutdown cycle is pointless. - "Kamala Harris offers a hard lesson in how short-lived a good news cycle can be when it comes to the make-or-break skill of winning national elections. Harris had a good rollout in her opening weeks, a sterling Democratic convention in Chicago and a strong debate. In the end, how much good did all that do her?"
Maryland speeders to pay more, D.C. changes health care under new laws: Laws going into effect Oct. 1 will also bring about changes to late fees on past-due rent, driver’s license emblems and violence interruption programs.
WorldPride festival’s predicted economic boon fell short, D.C. says :Trump administration actions seen as targeting the LGBTQ+ community caused some visitors to stay away.
Threatened with jail, CEO agrees to shut down ride-hailing app in D.C.: Empower’s CEO agreed in court Tuesday to a two-week deadline to stop operating in the city, but the company said afterward it would continue to fight.
D.C. police sergeant arrested by city and federal task force: Montez Clark, 27, has been charged with nine crimes, including assaulting a federal police officer. He has worked at the police department since July 2019.
Saudi comedy festival draws big names and backlash Human rights advocates and some comics say the festival, at which Bill Burr, Louis C.K., Dave Chappelle and Kevin Hart are performing, whitewashes abuses. - "'A lot of the 'you can’t say anything anymore!' Comedians are doing the festival,' Okatsuka said, appending a laughing-crying emoji."
Fight gearing up over D.C. bill to recycle bottles and cans for cash: The D.C. Council is holding a hearing Wednesday on a proposal to add a 10-cent fee to bottle and can purchases that would be refunded if people recycle.
Hegseth wants to return the military to 1990 — a dark time in its history: The early 1990s saw the U.S. Navy rocked by the Tailhook sexual assault scandal, exposing a dark underside of military culture.
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