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Trump Is Considering a Takeover of the District of Columbia. Here’s Why That’s a Good Idea.
The Daily Signal - Washington D.C.
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July 9, 2025
The crime and dysfunction in Washington, D.C., is an embarrassment to the country. President Donald Trump rightly called out the problem at a press conference on Tuesday and offered a solution. “We have tremendous power at the White House to run...
District of Columbia expands city curfew after incidents of teen violence
Just the News
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July 2, 2025
The D.C. Council has unanimously approved Mayor Muriel Bowser’s newly proposed legislation to extend youth curfews during the summer months. The legislation was approved Tuesday by the city's Democrat-controlled council. Under the new legislation,...
Assessing the role of small housing providers in the District of Columbia
D.C. Policy Center
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July 2, 2025
The rental housing landscape of Washington, D.C. is marked by a structural heterogeneity that is frequently overlooked in conventional analyses. While large multifamily apartment buildings comprise the majority of formal rental units, a...
Why Is the Nation's Capital Called the “District of Columbia”?
Mental Floss
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June 26, 2025
Though it’s difficult to imagine, Washington, D.C., wasn’t always the capital of the United States. During the Revolutionary War, the 13 Colonies didn’t really have a capital: the Continental Congress moved its meeting locations from Philadelphia...
District of Columbia’s Louka Queguiner Named ECC Men’s Tennis Scholar-Athlete of the Year
BVM Sports
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June 23, 2025
WASHINGTON, DC – The East Coast Conference has named University of the District of Columbia senior Louka Queguiner the 2025 ECC Men's Tennis Scholar-Athlete of the Year, recognizing his outstanding achievements both on the court and in the...
Unchanged number of lawyers with active licenses to practice in District of Columbia County in May compared to the previous month
Santa Fe Standard - New Mexico
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June 25, 2025
Adam E. Lyons Consumer Finanical Protection Bureau Amber E. Holland US Department of the Interior Ana Mirian Montiel Law Offices of Ana M. Montiel, PLLC Anna Marie Van Blarcum Department of Homeland Security FEMA Office of Chief Counsel Ariana G....
Wizards Reunite with Marvin Bagley III
Sports Illustrated - New York
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July 11, 2025
Feb 25, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards forward Marvin Bagley III (35) looks to pass after rebounding during the first half against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tommy...
Turning on Putin would fit Trump’s trend of second-term wins
Atlantic Council
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July 11, 2025
Inflection Points July 11, 2025 • 11:01 am ET Print this page By Frederick Kempe It may seem counterintuitive—after years of speculation over US President Donald Trump’s sympathies for Russian President Vladimir Putin—but the logic of Trump 2.0...
Republican group dumps $2 million into Virginia attorney general race
Washington Examiner
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July 11, 2025
EXCLUSIVE — The Republican Attorneys General Association is pouring $2 million into the Virginia Attorney General race between Republican incumbent Jason Miyares and Democrat Jay Jones.The RAGA says the investment is more than any GOP committee in...
Women’s basketball announces 2025 nonconference slate
The GW Hatchet - Washington D.C.
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July 11, 2025
Women’s basketball announced its 2025 13 game nonconference schedule in a release on Wednesday. The schedule, which precedes the 2025-26 Atlantic 10 Conference slate starting in December, features seven home games, four road matchups and a trip to...
Washington State ranks 8th in total VA home loans during Q1
Evergreen Reporter - Washington
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July 11, 2025
Denis R. McDonough Secretary of Veterans Affairs | Official websiteDenis R. McDonough Secretary of Veterans Affairs | Official website Washington ranked eighth in the nation in VA home loans in the first quarter of 2025, with 4,118 loans issued,...
Rhode Island ranks 48th in total VA home loans during Q1
Ocean State Today - Rhode Island
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July 11, 2025
Kimberly M. Jackson VA Chief of Staff | https://department.va.govKimberly M. Jackson VA Chief of Staff | https://department.va.gov Rhode Island ranked 48th in the nation in VA home loans in the first quarter of 2025, with 264 loans issued,...
FDA Issues Risk Warning as Apples Recalled in Four States
Newsweek
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July 11, 2025
A recall of thousands of cases of fruits and vegetables has been issued due to potential contamination—the second-highest risk warning given by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). United Natural Foods, Inc., based in Rhode Island,...
Nevada ranks 15th in total VA home loans during Q1
Silver State Times - Nevada
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July 11, 2025
Nevada ranked 15th in the nation in VA home loans in the first quarter of 2025, with 2,193 loans issued, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index. The VA assists service members, veterans and eligible surviving spouses to achieve...
Louisiana ranks 33rd in total VA home loans during Q1
Pelican State News - Louisiana
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July 11, 2025
Denis R. McDonough Secretary of Veterans Affairs | BallotpediaDenis R. McDonough Secretary of Veterans Affairs | Ballotpedia Louisiana ranked 33rd in the nation in VA home loans in the first quarter of 2025, with 1,662 loans issued, according to...
Michigan ranks 20th in total VA home loans during Q1
Great Lakes Wire - Michigan
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July 11, 2025
Kimberly M. Jackson VA Chief of Staff | https://department.va.govKimberly M. Jackson VA Chief of Staff | https://department.va.gov Michigan ranked 20th in the nation in VA home loans in the first quarter of 2025, with 2,892 loans issued, according...
Investing in knowledge workers is important
Government Executive
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July 11, 2025
Management consulting firm McKinsey argues, “Effective performance management systems [are] designed to help people get better in their work, and they offer clarity in career development and professional performance … companies that focus on their...
Idaho ranks 31st in total VA home loans during Q1
Gem State Wire - Idaho
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July 11, 2025
Kimberly M. Jackson VA Chief of Staff | https://department.va.govKimberly M. Jackson VA Chief of Staff | https://department.va.gov Idaho ranked 31st in the nation in VA home loans in the first quarter of 2025, with 1,158 loans issued, according to...
South Carolina ranks 12th in total VA home loans during Q1
Palmetto State News - South Carolina
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July 11, 2025
Kimberly M. Jackson VA Chief of Staff | https://department.va.govKimberly M. Jackson VA Chief of Staff | https://department.va.gov South Carolina ranked 12th in the nation in VA home loans in the first quarter of 2025, with 4,599 loans issued,...
Connecticut ranks 40th in total VA home loans during Q1
Constitution State News - Connecticut
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July 11, 2025
Denis R. McDonough Secretary of Veterans Affairs | BallotpediaDenis R. McDonough Secretary of Veterans Affairs | Ballotpedia Connecticut ranked 40th in the nation in VA home loans in the first quarter of 2025, with 733 loans issued, according to...