The Department of the Interior, under Secretary Doug Burgum, has endorsed coal as a central part of the US energy strategy, echoing Trump-era policies and aiming to bolster the coal industry and rural economies.

Senators introduced a bipartisan bill to enforce antitrust laws in the meatpacking industry, aiming to benefit local ranchers and lower consumer prices.

Oregon lawmakers oppose the Department of Education's abrupt policy change that threatens funding for pandemic educational recovery, demanding a reversal in a letter to Secretary Linda McMahon.

Federal real estate waste was exposed during a subcommittee field hearing, highlighting costly unused properties and urging reform to right-size the portfolio.

RespectFest, organized by MCDVCC, educated about 500 young attendees on healthy relationships and teen dating violence prevention through workshops and interactive activities.

Oregon senators seek explanations from the VA for the unexpected closure of the Wallowa County VA Clinic, emphasizing the need for accessible veteran healthcare.

Mayor Muriel Bowser announces a $500,000 grant to support five local businesses at The Parks at Walter Reed, aimed at revitalizing the historic campus.

The Council of the District of Columbia commemorated the anniversary of a WWI memorial dedicated to local government employees who died in the war, on the same day the US joined the conflict.

The White House introduced policies to advance federal AI use and procurement while ensuring privacy and civil liberties, following Trump's executive order for AI leadership.

Democratic Whip Katherine Clark spoke at the Hands Off rally in Washington D.C., criticizing Republican policies and urging unity against big money in politics.

Mayor Bowser and Chief Smith launch the Juvenile Investigative Response Unit (JIRU) to address juvenile crime in D.C. alongside a decrease in violent crime rates.

Senators Wyden, Warren, and Gillibrand have urged the GAO to investigate state oversight of assisted living facilities to ensure the safety of seniors.

Senators Tillis and Padilla introduced the FEMA Independence Act to separate FEMA from DHS and make it a cabinet-level agency, aiming for a more efficient disaster response.