A March 2026 Brookings report confirms the DMV led the nation in job loss last year. New data shows 72,000+ federal jobs gone, a 14% federal employment decline, and early signs of a broader regional recession driven by DOGE cuts.…
Today: April 30, 2026
DMV - Page 3
Local news and reporting for the greater Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia region. TANTV Local covers housing, transit, education, public safety, and community issues across the DMV.
A Fundrise investor redeemed shares after the firm sold an 825,000-sq-ft Williamsport warehouse to DHS for $102.4M, later revealed for ICE detention. The email response admitted potential value conflicts but cited fiduciary duty. Maryland's judge halt adds scrutiny to the opaque deal.…
A federal judge paused construction of a 1,500-bed ICE facility in Williamsport, MD, citing the government's failure to complete an environmental review.…
FAA Investigates Chemical Odor at Key Virginia Facility, Halting Flights at Major D.C.-Area Airports
Ground stops hit DCA, IAD, BWI, and RIC airports after a strong chemical odor at Virginia's Potomac TRACON affected controllers. FAA resolves issue; flights resume. Full details on the travel disruption.…
The Commanders released new renderings of their proposed 70,000-seat stadium at the former RFK site, with the rooftop Mayor Bowser championed.…
Montgomery and Prince George's counties introduced sweeping bills to block ICE detention centers, restrict agent access, and ban face coverings.…
ICE arrests in Virginia surged to over 7,000 in 2025, driven by 287(g) agreements. Gov. Spanberger pulled state agencies out, but 22 local sheriffs remain.…
DC students posted the largest test score gains since the pandemic in both ELA and math, but chronic absenteeism remains stuck at 40%.…
In a stark partisan divide, Maryland’s congressional delegation overwhelmingly supported a War Powers Resolution aimed at curbing President Donald Trump’s military actions in Iran. The House vote, which failed narrowly on March 4-5, 2026, by a tally of approximately 212-219, sought to…
North Bethesda, Maryland, I was on my computer in my apartment lounge, when I heard the voice of a gentle man asked, where are you from? I looked up and shouted Nigeria, where are you from? I shouted back at him. Iran…
Authors
