Kate Stewart was honored with the Elizabeth and David Scull Metropolitan Public Service Award by the COG for her efforts in regional collaboration and addressing various social issues.

D.C. Council extends "streateries," adjusts youth curfew rules, updates alcohol licensing for outdoor dining, and facilitates permits for community events like Porchfest.

Mayor Bowser and community leaders celebrated the dedication of the newly revamped $63 million Dorothy I. Height Elementary School in Ward 4, featuring enhanced facilities and honoring the civil rights icon's legacy.

The DC Council passed emergency legislation to regulate "streateries” and modify youth curfew limits, aiming for business support and public interest balance.

DC offers Rec for All Community Grants to expand youth programs. Mayor Bowser and DPR seek applications, focusing on under-served 6-18-year-olds, with $1.7 million available.

Senators Moody and Alsobrooks introduced the TRACK Act for more transparency in FEMA aid, proposing a real-time disaster claim tracker on FEMA's website to inform victims and officials.

A new federal law requires TSA to adopt hygienic screening rules for breast milk, formula and cooling accessories and orders an audit to ensure compliance.

Senator Marsha Blackburn introduces three bills to reform Tennessee's Medicaid system, addressing mental health, hospital funding disparities, and primary care improvements.

Senate Democrats, led by Senators Merkley and Cortez Masto, oppose the proposed design for a Semiquincentennial dollar coin featuring President Trump, arguing it breaks the tradition of not depicting living elected officials on U.S. currency.

U.S. Senators introduced a bipartisan resolution condemning Iran's treatment of the Baha'i community, emphasizing the need for religious freedom and urging Iran to cease human rights abuses.

Senator Mike Lee proposed a bill to revoke D.C.'s sanctuary status for medical professionals performing abortions or gender transition procedures illegal in some states.

The GAO report exposes extensive abuse, fraud, and wasteful spending in ACA plans, with fake applications often approved, including subsidies for deceased individuals, revealing systemic issues in Obamacare.

Senators Tillis and Budd praised the Senate confirmation of David Bragdon and Lindsey Freeman as U.S. District Court judges for North Carolina's Middle District.