Today: December 16, 2025
Montgomery County Council President Natali Fani-González has introduced the “Trust Act” (Expedited Bill 35-25), a landmark legislative move to permanently limit local cooperation with federal civil immigration enforcement. The bill, announced December 4 with unanimous council support, codifies existing executive orders into…
Washington, D.C. — December 4, 2025 — TANTV, a local-first, national-impact news media and technology platform, today announced it is among 37 trusted publishers benefiting from URL Media’s transformational $5 million Knight Foundation grant. This investment accelerates TANTV’s mission to deliver credible…
The DC holiday season spans seven weeks of magic. From the Capitol Christmas Tree lighting tonight (Dec. 2) through New Year’s and beyond, the region fills with tree lightings, holiday markets, performances, light displays, and family festivities. Whether you’re looking for iconic traditions, cozy…
Janeese Lewis George made her move. On Monday, December 1, the Ward 4 councilmember officially launched her 2026 campaign for DC mayor—becoming the first high-profile candidate to enter an open race that will reshape how the city navigates Trump’s second term and…
Two West Virginia National Guard members died in a targeted shooting near the White House. Federal officials have the suspect in custody and are deploying 500 more troops to the capital.…
Across the DC region, nonprofits, churches, and volunteers are stepping up with free Thanksgiving meals, grocery distributions, and volunteer drives aimed at residents squeezed by high costs and the prolonged federal shutdown. Organizers say demand is at some of the highest levels…
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser announced Tuesday she will not seek reelection, ending a 12-year tenure defined by careful negotiations with a hostile federal government and opening a wide-open 2026 mayoral race. “With a grateful heart, I am announcing that I will not…
What’s Happening Right Now Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents are conducting traffic stops and establishing checkpoints across Washington, DC. Recent reports documented enforcement activity on Canal Road in November, with vehicles being seized. DC police officers have been directed to alert ICE…
Maryland’s Largest Private Capital Investment: AstraZeneca to Expand Manufacturing with $2 Billion Commitment Governor Wes Moore announced on November 21, 2025, that AstraZeneca, a global biopharmaceutical company, will invest $2 billion to expand its manufacturing footprint across Maryland. The investment represents the largest…
Breaking Down Barriers: How Prince George’s County Is Expanding Access to Opioid Treatment An Epidemic Demanding Action Prince George’s County faces a serious and persistent opioid crisis. The county records more than one overdose daily, reflecting the severity of substance use disorder…
