DC Council Delays Tipped Minimum Wage Hike, Implements Cellphone Ban in Schools, and Advances Vacant Property Reform
The DC Council delayed a tipped wage increase, enacted an in-school cellphone ban, approved vacant property reform, and addressed other policies including facilitating farmers markets and allowing foreign doctors during the FIFA World Cup.
House Judiciary Head Jim Jordan Grills Biden-Harris DOJ Over 'Unparalleled' IRS Leak Plea Bargain
Jim Jordan, House Judiciary Chair, requests additional records from the Biden-Harris Justice Department on the plea deal of ex-IRS contractor Charles Littlejohn, who leaked tax info but only faced one felony count.
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich to Address LGBTQ+ and Immigrant Advocacy in Upcoming Media Briefing
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich will address community issues in a media briefing, focusing on Pride and Immigrant Heritage Month and the MCPD police station opening. RSVPs for media are invited to participate in the live-broadcasted event.
Montgomery County Kicks Off Pride Month with Flag Ceremony Featuring Local Leaders in Rockville
Montgomery County began Pride Month with a flag raising and officials rallying for LGBTQ+ rights, emphasizing inclusion and the fight against discrimination, despite perceived federal ambivalence.
Department of Interior Seeks to Rescind Alaska Oil Reserve Restrictions to Boost Energy Development
The Department of the Interior seeks to rescind a 2024 rule that restricted oil and gas development in Alaska's National Petroleum Reserve, as it conflicts with a 1976 Act focused on energy security.
Trump Administration Officials Defend 'One Big Beautiful Bill' on Sunday Shows
Trump administration officials defend the economic advantages of the One Big Beautiful Bill on Sunday talk shows, emphasizing its growth potential and dismissing concerns about increasing the deficit or inflation.
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