Montgomery County Council honored Muslim and Korean American heritage and discussed appointments for merit system and labor roles.

CFPB and DOJ withdrew a joint statement on noncitizen credit access, clarifying considerations of immigration status by lenders under fair lending laws.

The Interior Department announced the formation of the U.S. Wildland Fire Service to streamline wildfire management, with Chief Brian Fennessy appointed to lead the new service.

Mayor Bowser conducts a community walk in Ward 8, starting at Boone Elementary School, to engage with residents and address urban neighborhood challenges.

Senator Thom Tillis opposes Trump's Federal Reserve nominees due to concerns about the Fed's independence, threatening to block all nominees until a legal issue is resolved.

Republican senators, led by Sen. Tillis, request accountability from Governor Walz (D-MN) over alleged fraud in child care funding in Minnesota. They are concerned about the state's management of federal funds.

Republican senators, led by Senator Moody, are accusing Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz of child care funding fraud and demanding accountability for misused taxpayer dollars.

Congresswoman Veronica Escobar supported a bill to restore ACA tax credits, arguing it's crucial for reducing healthcare costs and countering Republican inaction.

U.S. Senators introduce the Fraud Accountability Act to increase penalties and allow for the deportation of immigrants convicted of fraud, motivated by childcare fraud schemes in Minnesota.

Representative Steny Hoyer of Maryland has announced his retirement, marking the end of his long tenure in Congress known for centrist policies. Congresswoman Veronica Escobar praised his service and reasoned approach to legislative disagreements.

Senator Moody calls for passage of the Halo Act, citing increased threats to ICE officers, following an attempt by a protestor to assault officers in Minnesota. The act would establish a 25-foot safety zone around on-duty first responders.

The DC Council's first legislative meeting of 2026 included addressing economic development, housing, public safety, evictions during heat events, and election integrity.

Senator Marsha Blackburn praised the Trump administration's action against a fraud scheme in Minnesota, pushing for a bill making fraud a deportable offense.