Mayor Bowser showcases Washington, DC's FY2026 budget, focusing on increased funding for education, public safety, housing, infrastructure, and economic growth, plus new legislative changes.

Oregon Senators Wyden and Merkley, along with other colleagues, criticize the Trump administration's plan to roll back vehicle emissions standards, highlighting environmental and public health concerns.

Chairwoman Nancy Mace requests information from Uber on their safety measures and incident reporting following reports of frequent sexual assault and misconduct on the platform.

Montgomery County invests $10 million in ECE to close the child care gap, focusing on funding, loans for providers, and support for small providers to enhance early childhood education.

USDA proposes stricter stocking requirements for SNAP retailers to offer more diverse and healthy food options and to combat fraud within the program.

The USDA Forest Service invests $200M in 58 projects through the Community Wildfire Defense Grant to reduce wildfire risks and strengthen community defenses.

Senator Jeanne Shaheen, with bipartisan support, urges the reconsideration of halting paper checks for government payments, highlighting its impact on millions without bank accounts.

U.S. Senators Wyden and Merkley introduce a bill to restore NOAA's extreme weather database, terminated by the Trump administration, to track costly natural disasters.

The President declared National Gang Violence Prevention Week, focusing on support for victims and committing to tackle gang-induced violence, citing past administration policies for escalating issues.

Google will reverse bans on users from YouTube who posted sensitive political content after acknowledging pressure from the Biden Administration was wrong.

The DC Council approved the RFK Stadium redevelopment plan, RENTAL Act, extended juvenile curfew, a police contract, and an act to improve vaccine access.

Senator Maria Cantwell defends press freedom and calls for FCC Chairman Brendan Carr to testify before the Commerce Committee regarding potential presidential influence over media decisions.

Trump and HHS Secretary Kennedy implement a strategy to combat autism, including FDA-approved leucovorin for ASD treatment, Medicaid coverage, and advisories on acetaminophen use during pregnancy.