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.

Rep. Ann Wagner criticized the Education Department's decision to reduce federal loan support for graduate nursing degrees, emphasizing nurses' key role in healthcare.

Mayor Muriel Bowser opens the DowntownDC Holiday Market, supporting local businesses and announcing early applications for the Robust Retail Grant to bolster small enterprises.

Rep. Ann Wagner met with Postmaster General David Steiner to address mail delivery issues in Missouri's 2nd District, discussing USPS inefficiencies and improvement plans.

Senator Mike Lee introduced the Flight Risk Reduction Act to prevent non-citizen criminals from fleeing the U.S. before trial, with support from fellow Republicans.

Chairman James Comer accused Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries of trying to get campaign funds from Jeffrey Epstein, citing an email from Epstein's estate documents. Jeffries denied the allegations, calling Comer a "stone-cold liar."

Senators Blackburn and Lummis introduced the Protecting American Farmland Act to end subsidies for solar panels on prime farmland, emphasizing food security over federally-backed solar projects.

Judge Jia Cobb ruled the deployment of National Guard troops for law enforcement in D.C. as illegal, with AG Schwalb affirming the decision. A preliminary injunction was issued with a 21-day stay for appeal.