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The Latest Breaking News from DC

The Washington Post's sports section was a gold standard, all the way to the end

The Washington Post has eliminated its sports section while laying off a third of its staff

The Independent UK

House advances measure to block DC tax code decoupling

Local advocates warn of tax season chaos if Congress intervenes — not to mention a slippery slope for D.C.’s already limited autonomy.

Roll Call

If 'You Bring a Gun' to D.C., U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro Warns, 'You're Going to Jail'

The prosecutor's threat renewed concerns about the Trump administration's commitment to protecting Second Amendment rights.

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Jeanine Pirro warns anyone bringing a gun into D.C will be jailed, then claims ‘I’m a proud supporter of the Second Amendment’

Pick a side, Pirro.

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Even Republicans are turning on a Trump appointee after their wild threat to jail law-abiding gun owners with valid licenses

This won’t fly well with the MAGA base

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Asian elephant born at Washington DC zoo for first time in 25 years

Smithsonian’s National Zoo invites public to vote for name for female calf born to mother Nhi Linh

The Guardian - US

Jeanine Pirro sparks MAGA fury for threatening jail time for lawful gun owners traveling to DC: ‘Come and take it!’

‘You bring a gun into the District, you mark my words, you're going to jail,’ Jeanine Pirro told Fox news this week, adding that she didn’t care ‘if you're a law-abiding gun owner somewhere else.’

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‘You bring a gun into DC, mark my words you’re going to jail’: Trump’s DC attorney says Second Amendment over, guns to be seized

"I don't care if you're a law-abiding gun-owner."

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Trump ally Jeanine Pirro: Anyone bringing a gun into D.C. can "count on going to jail"

Many GOP members have shifted their tone on gun control after Alex Pretti's death.

Axios

Republicans look to rebuke DC Council with swing at local tax code

“They are spending more time trying to overturn D.C. laws than they’re doing with a number of pressing issues,” one organizer said of Congress.

Roll Call

'Ours will be greatest of them all!' Trump shares photo of 'beautiful' India Gate

US President Donald Trump on Monday shared a photograph of New Delhi’s iconic India Gate on his social media platform, Truth Social, while reiterating his vision of building a massive triumphal arch in Washington DC.

The Times of India

This week: House GOP tries to end partial government shutdown

All eyes will be on the House this week as Republicans seek to bring a quick end to the partial government shutdown that began on Friday.

Roll Call

Trump now wants his triumphal arch to be 250ft tall, dwarfing other Washington, DC monuments

President said in December he hoped to start building within two months at Memorial Circle

The Independent UK

Trump orders up IndyCar race for DC streets near National Mall as part of ‘Freedom 250’ celebration

Executive order mandating 'America250 Grand Prix' joins Trump's plan for UFC fight on White House lawn

The Independent UK

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PC Gamer

Nearly one-third of non-US game developers have cancelled plans to travel to the country because of immigration and gender identity policies

GDC's 2026 State of the Game Industry survey says that number jumps to nearly half among LGBTQ+ devs.

Reason

D.C. Public Schools Still Closed as City Struggles To Clear Roads and Sidewalks

As the district's struggle to clear snow drags on, the case for public infrastructure maintenance becomes weaker.

GamesRadar

Fallout 3 artist was stopped by security after taking location scouting a little too seriously in Washington DC: "Turns out they don’t want you snooping around the buildings"

They're also surprised they got away with their destroyed DC ads: "I don't know if you could do that today"

The Independent UK

New details about moments leading up to mid-air collision that killed 67 revealed at DC plane crash hearing

Family members of some of the victims were escorted from the room in tears during one part of the hearing

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The Guardian - US

Longtime DC House delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton announces retirement

The 88-year-old Democrat and advocate for Washington DC statehood says she will not seek another term in Congress

Roll Call

Rep. Janelle Bynum recalls interning for Arlen Specter

The Oregon Democrat worked on the Hill as a high school junior. “You belong here,” she tells kids coming to the Capitol now.

Roll Call

Crowded race to succeed Norton includes two of her former staffers

Longtime House delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton has announced her retirement, kicking off a new era for D.C.

The Independent UK

NTSB to highlight what led to a deadly midair collision near Washington, DC, at daylong hearing

A daylong hearing on Tuesday should make clear what played the biggest role in causing last January’s midair collision near Washington D.C. that killed 67 people

Roll Call

Longtime D.C. Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton files to end reelection bid

Longtime D.C. Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton has filed to end her campaign for a 19th term as the district's nonvoting House member.

Roll Call

Contempt for the Clintons?

The Political Theater podcast discusses the Republican effort to hold the Clintons in contempt of Congress.

The Independent UK

Millions brace for -50 windchills, over a foot of snow and ‘crippling’ ice: Winter storm by the numbers

An estimated 100 million people are under some type of winter weather watch, warning or advisory

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