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Montgomery County Council seeks a new member for its Human Trafficking Prevention Committee, to serve a term from November 2023 to October 2026. Applications are due by August 25, 2025.
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Nathaniel Bettis, 77, reported missing from Silver Spring, has been safely located. Montgomery County Police had issued a Silver Alert which is now canceled.
Senator Mike Lee introduced a bill to ban secret meetings by the D.C. Council, aiming to increase transparency and challenge local governance practices.
The White House launched an initiative to promote the export of U.S. AI technologies, focusing on full-stack AI solutions and aiming to boost economic growth and counter rival nations' influence.
Special Police Officer Brigette O. Robertson pleaded guilty to a charge of violating constitutional rights by stomping on a person's face while on duty in Washington, D.C.
A man was arrested in Northwest DC for alleged sexual abuse of two children, facing first and second-degree charges. The police urge other potential victims to come forward.
The National Governors Association expressed condolences for the death of NMI Governor Arnold I. Palacios, praising his dedicated service and leadership.
David Oday Smith, a felon, faces federal charges for unlawfully possessing a loaded pistol in D.C. as part of the "Make D.C. Safe and Beautiful" initiative.
USCIRF's report details religious freedom concerns in Bangladesh, highlighting issues faced by minorities and Rohingya refugees, despite new laws and government assurance.
Chairman Pete Sessions discussed the need for bid protest reform, citing delays and potential abuses in the current system, at a government hearing on federal procurement.
Newly digitized files on MLK's assassination, totaling over 230,000 pages, have been released by federal agencies following an Executive Order by President Trump.
Mayor Muriel Bowser plans to preview the National Geographic Museum of Exploration construction in Downtown DC, aiming to enhance local attractions and the economy, with a mid-2026 opening.
Police investigate a homicide in Northeast after a man was found dead from a gunshot following a roommate disturbance. The MPD offers a $25,000 reward for information leading to a conviction.
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