Mayor Bowser will participate in the Food & Friends Thanksgiving event and has an open weekend schedule, with the event being live-streamed for accessibility.

Montgomery County Council Committees plan agendas for December 1, 2025, focusing on policing advisory updates, zoning amendments, and eviction notice requirements.

The DOL dropped defense of the Fiduciary Rule, applauded by Congresswoman Ann Wagner, who sees it as a victory for "Main Street investors" after her years-long opposition campaign.

The U.S. Department of the Interior will modernize national park access with a digital pass system by 2026 and introduce a new fee structure favoring U.S. residents.

The Department of the Interior announced Secretary's Order 3446 to expedite water infrastructure projects in the Western US by streamlining construction processes.

Getaround, Inc. settles with the DC Attorney General, agreeing to refund $75,000 for misleading customers about insurance and overcharging on damage fees.

AstraZeneca is investing $2 billion in a new facility in Gaithersburg, Maryland, promising 100 new jobs, retaining 400, and creating 1,000 construction jobs.

Thanksgiving leads to altered service operations in the District with essential services like emergency shelters and mental health support ongoing, while schools and libraries close.

Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb and Councilmember Robert White introduce the STRONG Homes Amendment Act to enhance tenant protections and give the OAG more power to address landlords' negligence in DC.

Montgomery County has announced a major redevelopment project for the Lakeforest Transit Center, aiming to turn the former Lakeforest Mall into a mixed-use hub with residential, shopping, and entertainment spaces.

The Department of the Interior distributed $14.61 billion from energy production on federal and tribal lands in fiscal year 2025, the fifth-largest payout since 1982.

Rep. Andy Ogles introduced a resolution to award Charlie Kirk, the late founder of Turning Point USA, the Congressional Gold Medal. The act is endorsed by 29 House cosponsors.

Congresswoman Wagner submitted an amicus brief opposing the Biden administration's Fiduciary Rule, arguing it limits financial advice access for Americans.