Trump Orders Mosquitoes and Rats Out of the District of Columbia Time to deploy gene drives to eliminate these disease-carrying pests? Reason · Sep 30
Was D.C. Bar's Liquor License Denied Partly Based on Owner's Speech Criticizing Anti-Masking/Vax-Proof Requirement? The D.C. Circuit just let a case making this allegation go forward. Reason · Sep 8
Incumbent Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D) defeated Luther Campbell (D), Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D), Dale Holness (D), and Elijah Manley (D) in the Democratic primary for Florida's 20th Congressional District on August 18, 2026 Incumbent Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D) defeated Luther Campbell (D), Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D), Dale Holness (D), and Elijah Manley (D) in the Democratic primary for Florida's 20th Congressional District on August 18, 2026. Ballotpedia · Aug 19
London travel news LIVE: Victoria line hit by 'track fault' as Metropolitan line part suspended Track fault causes major disruption to one of London’s busiest Tube lines Evening Standard · Aug 19
Washington planted 507 Norway maples to honour WWI soldiers in 1920, but the trees later spread into Rock Creek Park In 1920, Washington D.C. planted Norway maples to commemorate World War I veterans. Over time, these trees proliferated in Rock Creek Park, becoming invasive and disrupting local ecosystems. Their robust growth chokes out native flora, thus diminishing biodiversity. This unforeseen environmental impact dramatically alters the landscape, transforming a tribute into… The Times of India · Aug 14
The Hospital That Delivers a Third of D.C.'s Babies Closed 11 Postpartum Beds Sunday MedStar Washington Hospital Center closed a postpartum unit Sunday, cutting 11 beds. A council member cites 17 diversions this year. Medical Daily · Jul 29
School District Wrongly Retaliated Against Parent for Making and Publishing Video of Rainbow Pride Flag on Display in School A short excerpt from the long opinion in Pruitt v. Grosse Pointe Public School Sys., decided Friday by Judge Robert… The post School District Wrongly Retaliated Against Parent for Making and Publishing Video of Rainbow Pride Flag on Display in School appeared first on Reason.com. Reason · Jul 28
Three candidates are running for Vermont’s At-Large Congressional District — the third-fewest since 2014 This year’s filing deadline for candidates running for the U.S. House of Representatives in Vermont was May 28, 2026. Ballotpedia · Jun 23
Twelve candidates are running for Wyoming’s At-Large Congressional District this year — the most since 2014 This year’s filing deadline for candidates running for the U.S. House of Representatives in Wyoming was May 29, 2026. Ballotpedia · Jun 23
Robert White wins Democratic primary for DC delegate Robert White is poised to become the District of Columbia’s next nonvoting delegate to Congress, replacing retiring Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton and bringing a fresh voice to the role for the first time in 36 years. A current at-large D.C. councilmember, White emerged as the victor in Tuesday’s Democratic primary… Roll Call · Jun 17
Punjab Police constable recruitment exam date announced: Check vacancies, admit card update and key details Punjab Police constable recruitment 2026: Candidates awaiting the next stage of Punjab Police's constable recruitment process now have a timeline to look forward to. In a fresh notice, Punjab Police said the Computer Based Test (CBT) for 3,298 vacancies across the District and Armed Cadres will begin from July 1,… The Economic Times · Jun 16
Henry Clay's Deal That Was No Deal: How the Compromise of 1850 Deepened the Slavery Crisis The Compromise of 1850 was really no compromise at all. Reason · Jun 1
US immigration enforcement guidance for warrantless arrests falls short, federal judge says A federal judge ruled that immigration enforcement officers' instructions for making civil arrests without warrants do not meet probable cause standards. U.S. District Judge Beryl A. Howell stated these instructions should not be used as guidance, particularly regarding assessing flight risk. This ruling is part of a lawsuit challenging arrests… The Economic Times · May 8
A Georgia Republican Congressman Pushes To Reverse 1846 Law To Cut Democratic Power In Virginia A Republican proposal to reshape the map of the nation's capital is gaining attention after a major political setback in Virginia, where a new redistricting plan is expected to strengthen Democrats' hold on the state's congressional delegation. Latin Times · Apr 25
We Got This Covered · Apr 15 Washington D.C. man dodges 893 tickets and rack up $262,000 in fines and still kept driving. Then he runs out of luck The law finally caught up.
Reason · Apr 9 Second Amendment Roundup: U.S. Supports Rehearing in D.C. Magazine Ban Case The issue is whether the invalid magazine ban infects the registration-licensing convictions.
Everybody Loves Your Money · Mar 20 Washington D.C. Alert: Commuter Tax Benefits You Can Actually Use in 2026 Commuting in Washington D.C. just got more interesting—and potentially more rewarding. While the District did not create new commuter tax rules for 2026, the IRS has increased the federal commuter benefit limits, and D.C.’s existing commuter-benefits laws continue to shape how employers must support transit-friendly commuting. Together, these updates influence…
Kiplinger · Feb 19 U.S. Congress to End Emergency Tax Bill Over $6,000 Senior Deduction and Tip, Overtime Tax Breaks in D.C. Here's how taxpayers can amend their already-filed income tax returns amid a potentially looming legal battle on Capitol Hill.
Roll Call · Feb 4 House advances measure to block DC tax code decoupling Local advocates warn of tax season chaos if Congress intervenes — not to mention a slippery slope for D.C.’s already limited autonomy.
We Got This Covered · Feb 3 Jeanine Pirro warns anyone bringing a gun into D.C will be jailed, then claims ‘I’m a proud supporter of the Second Amendment’ Pick a side, Pirro.
Roll Call · Feb 2 Republicans look to rebuke DC Council with swing at local tax code “They are spending more time trying to overturn D.C. laws than they’re doing with a number of pressing issues,” one organizer said of Congress.
Reason · Jan 28 D.C. Public Schools Still Closed as City Struggles To Clear Roads and Sidewalks As the district's struggle to clear snow drags on, the case for public infrastructure maintenance becomes weaker.
Roll Call · Jan 27 Crowded race to succeed Norton includes two of her former staffers Longtime House delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton has announced her retirement, kicking off a new era for D.C.
Roll Call · Jan 25 Longtime D.C. Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton files to end reelection bid Longtime D.C. Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton has filed to end her campaign for a 19th term as the district's nonvoting House member.
The Texas Tribune · Jan 14 Celina football coach retires after district clears him of cover-up allegations amid son’s sex abuse scandal Bill Elliott was placed on administrative leave in October after his son, a football coach at Celina’s middle school, was accused of secretly filming boys in the school’s locker room. A district report found he pressured the principal to hire his son.