The Montgomery County Council is set to discuss state and local legislation, review the public schools' $2.79 billion budget, and explore community development plans, including the Emory Grove and Clarksburg Gateway Sector Plan.

Washington is pressing Brussels to loosen import rules so Europe can take more U.S. oil and gas, seeking methane exemptions and pressing the IEA to change course.

Montgomery County Council President Natali Fani-González and Luis Aguirre discuss the Trust Act, protecting immigrant rights, and marijuana use risks on Radio America’s show, as reported by the County.

Two Mid‑Atlantic House members said they'll oppose the Massie‑Khanna war‑powers measure to bar unilateral strikes on Iran, complicating a push to force a vote as tensions mount.

In a 6–3 ruling on Feb. 20, 2026 the Supreme Court found IEEPA did not authorize sweeping presidential tariffs; billions in duties and potential refunds are now in limbo.

The U.S. State Department upgraded Niger to a Level 4 'Do Not Travel' advisory and ordered non‑emergency staff to leave after a Jan. 29 attack near Niamey’s airport.

The BEA’s December PCE print surprised to the upside: core inflation rose to 3.0% year‑over‑year and consumer spending stayed firm, complicating the Fed’s cut timeline.

FOIA-obtained records show multiple ICE agents accidentally discharged firearms and a taser during March 2025 training sessions; all injuries were nonfatal and watchdogs are pressing for answers.

Georgia Democrats introduced the Henry McNeal Turner Voting Rights Act at the State Capitol, proposing state-level legal tools to protect voters after the FBI's seizure in Fulton County.

Residents and lawmakers rallied outside Metro 1 in Hyattsville after reports DHS may lease space that could be used by ICE. Lawmakers have asked DHS for answers by Feb. 27.

President Trump directed agencies to begin identifying and reviewing UAP/UFO and 'alien' records for public release. Archivists and defense officials say reviews will be slow and subject to security redactions.

Montgomery County's DHCA reports that the Rent Stabilization law, effective July 2023, has successfully stabilized rent and fee increases for tenants while ensuring fair returns for landlords.

HUD’s proposed rule would require proof of citizenship for every HUD tenant and could force mixed‑status families to choose between splitting up or losing assistance.