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Metro reporter covering local politics in D.C. for @washingtonpost . Charm City raised.
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I witnessed some extraordinary, horrific events at the U.S. Capitol today and can only imagine how the outcome would’ve been different if the perpetrators looked like me.
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Absolutely massive crowd forms as D.C. United Against Hate rally begins at Freedom Plaza.
#ShutItDownDC
#UniteTheRight2
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So,
@reisthebault
and I are still trying to figure out how Trump appeared at Turning Point Tuesday in front of a faux presidential seal with obvious references to Russia, golf and cash.
Text on the banner translates to "45 is a puppet."
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A powerful D.C. display you might've missed this weekend: 20,000 empty black chairs were placed on the Ellipse, a grassy area just south of the White House.
Each one represented 10 Americans killed by covid-19.
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Spoke with
@BrianKarem
about the suspension of his White House press credentials, which he called an "anti-first amendment move."
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Wow.
@MayorBowser
declared a public emergency for 15 days — until the day after the inauguration — following violence at the U.S. Capitol today. She's expected to address the public shortly.
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@ReisThebault
A third byline on this story goes to our astute readers, who helped us identify some of the other unique features on the fake seal.
“Was someone at Turning Point trolling Trump?" one expert wondered. "I just think Putin would probably approve.”
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The hundreds gathered at Freedom Plaza are now marching to Lafayette Square, chanting “No Trump! No KKK! No fascist USA!”
#ShutItDownDC
#UniteTheRight2
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My college roommate’s ex-girlfriend’s mom finally changed the password on her Hulu account
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Beyoncé last night was my first FedEx Field experience... and it may very well be my last
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It’s difficult to illustrate just how dense this crowd of Trump Supporters is in downtown D.C. hours before President Trump is expected to speak.
Internet connection is poor so don’t expect many tweets from me, but please follow our coverage
@postlocal
for updates today.
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This is infuriating and should greatly concern everyone living in the D.C. region.
The journalists at DCist are fiercely dedicated and produce some of the best (and most accessible) local reporting in the District.
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Starting in 4th grade, every DC public and charter school student will have to take classes on menstrual health, regardless of their gender, making DC the first U.S. jurisdiction with specific, universal standards,
@laurenmlumpkin
reports
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This distraught family earlier confirmed to The Post that the victim was Deon Kay, who just turned 18.
“They took my baby, they just took my baby from me,” said his mother, Natasha. “I need my son back, I want my son back.”
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My first day on the new beat, an assignment of historic proportions.
I’m here at Black Lives Matter Plaza in D.C. covering the funeral procession for the late Rep. John Lewis. He made his final public appearance here on June 7.
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Absolute calamity at the U.S. Capitol. Smoke bombs, tear gas and people infiltrating the building. 30 mins ago some here hijacked this equipment and took flags to the windows.
Others asserting that “1776 has commenced again.”
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A majority of the D.C. Council will be women for the first time in more than 20 years, and a majority will be Black for the first time since 2013.
Great analysis from
@FenitN
and
@JulieZauzmer
on Christina Henderson's victory in the District:
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“You have no idea. One day I’ll live to tell the story”
yeah... this is too much
I interviewed Chadwick Boseman in 2017, and to think he was going through cancer while satisfying the physical demands of a Marvel movie...
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crowd gathered in front and 7th District MPD Station in protest of fatal police shooting earlier this evening. They’re chanting “justice for Deon,” the young man identified by family and friends as victim
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Good morning from The Westminster Dog Show: Day 2!!
I’m currently in Pembroke Welsh Corgi heaven 🤩
#WKCDogShow
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Law enforcement appears to have cleared out the north side of the U.S. Capitol after hours-long standoff. Used flash bangs and tear gas to push people back.
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Protestors are already starting to gather in Freedom Plaza for the D.C. United Against Hate rally — many carrying signs. More than 1,000 are expected to attend.
#ShutItDownDC
#UniteTheRight2
#DC
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Meghan McCain just called Trump’s ‘obsession’ with her late father ‘pathetic’
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Ben Simmons looking suspect in the playoffs again?
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Breaking 🚨: DC
@MayorBowser
announces that restrictions on public and commercial activity, including capacity limits, will lift Friday, May 21 — with a full reopening coming June 11. Details:
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Excited to share this news -- ya boy is an *official*
@washingtonpost
reporter!!
#ROOKIESZN
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NEWS: D.C. has approved waivers to host fans at Capital One Arena for Wizards and Capitals games, effective immediately.
Additionally, the Nationals and D.C. United will now be able to host fans at 25% capacity at Nats Park and Audi Field. Story tk.
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@MayorBowser
's office announces legislation with the backing of the full D.C. Council to "support a complete renovation and modernization of the Capital One Arena"
Includes $500 million for renovations over three-year period and a ground lease extension until the end of 2052.
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Beyond humbled to return to The Post’s Metro desk to cover D.C. government and city hall, especially during this pivotal moment in history.
I’m ready to hit the ground running — got tips or suggestions for me? I’m at michael.brice-saddler
@washpost
.com.
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Some D.C. Elections news: For the first time, voters will be able to cast their ballots at Nationals Park during election week (Oct. 27-Nov. 3), according to Board of Elections Chairman Michael Bennett.
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A few more images from Freedom Plaza, where the number of anti-racist protesters continues to grow. The official rally is beginning now.
#ShutItDownDC
#UniteTheRight2
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Robin Kemp lost her news job in Clayton County, Ga. — but she kept reporting the news. It paid off on election week.
Take a moment to read
@ReisThebault
's moving profile of
@RKempNewsDaily
. If you value journalism, it's worth your time.
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And the moment you've been waiting for...
@ReisThebault
and I spoke at length with the man behind the viral seal:
Charles Leazott says the staffer who displayed his image is “either wildly incompetent or the best troll ever — either way, I love them.”
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Kuz on the glass this season
Kuzma has three offensive rebounds.
16 points 8 reb +23 on the night.
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Returning to D.C. after a reporting trip to Miami and a vacation to Los Angeles, and let me tell you... something about this D.C. humidity just hits different
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Pretty fascinating bill proposal here - would fund a Master of Social Work degree program at
@udc_edu
and make it free for D.C. residents (including books, living expenses, etc), in an effort to boost # of therapists and behavioral health specialists in the District.
DC is facing a
#MentalHealth
crisis & we don't currently have enough mental health professionals to meet it. My new bill takes action building the pipeline we need by funding a Master's in
#SocialWork
prog. at
@udc_edu
that's FREE for DC residents:
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Substitute music teacher resigns over allegations she told 5th graders:
-MLK killed himself
-They must support Trump to be “good Christians”
-Minority students in the class were “one mistake away” from prison
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so... remember that Very Good Corgi yesterday I said you'd all be learning more about?
Well, she's the subject of my first official dispatch from Westminster. Feat. photos by me!
#WKCDogShow
@WKCDOGS
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my seasonal depression getting ready to lock in:
Fun Fact? Today is the last day sun sets in DC at 8pm or later until April 30,2024! ☀️
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Important for our D.C./local readers — On Dec. 7, Washington Post employees are walking out for 24 hours.
Here's why:
A letter to our dedicated readers:
On Dec. 7, we ask you to respect our walkout by not crossing the picket line: For 24 hours, please do not engage with any Post content. That includes our print + online news stories, podcasts, videos, games and recipes.
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@MayorBowser
's only sister, Mercia Bowser, died this morning due to complications from covid-19, her office writes. Full statement:
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The D.C. Board of Elections just denied CM Elissa Silverman’s request to vacate the recent OCF ruling against her campaign. Silverman said her due process rights were violated b/c of issues with the scope and timeline of the probe.
Background:
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D.C.'s Housing Authority doesn’t check to ensure the rents it pays on behalf of voucher holders line up with market prices — defying regulations while overpaying landlords by millions of dollars each year,
@stevesthompson
+
@DDaltonBennett
report:
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John Wall's departure truly marks the end of an era in D.C. He's the Wizards' all-time leader in both assists and steals and has made a huge impact on this community.
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King’s handler Kelly Shane tells me he’s the
#1
Cardigan Welsh Corgi in the country.
He won best of breed out of 26 competitors today, so it’s difficult to argue!
#WKCDogShow
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Courtesy reminder that D.C. offers same-day voter registration at all 95 vote centers!
It's not too late to make a plan to vote, even if you're not registered yet:
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"The owners of Right Proper Brewing, a T Street anchor for the past decade, said they will move the brewpub when their lease ends unless there is a drastic improvement in conditions, including with public drug use."
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One notable takeaway from today's very long D.C. Council oversight hearing on health and vaccines: the city still has not determined which vendor it will use for its new vaccine pre-registration system... that's supposed to launch next week.
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Just masterful high-five technique from Niko, the Norwegian Buhund.
I’m also told he LOVES cheese.
#WKCDogShow
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The descendants of 272 people who were enslaved in Southern Maryland and then sold in 1838 to help save Georgetown University had a reunion in St. Mary's County yesterday.
Some incredible moments captured by
@olearybill
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Friday evening news: a damning HUD report cites failures with
@DC_Housing
leadership — and says the agency has failed to provide “decent, safe and sanitary” housing for residents, in violation of federal requirements. W/
@stevesthompson
:
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"Without sweeping police reform, there's a serious fear among many that [Floyd's death] will be the latest chapter in a racial injustice Groundhog Day."
My WaPo TikTok debut ft. my beanie 👇🏿
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News:
@MayorBowser
says D.C. will reimpose the citywide indoor mask mandate and impose a vaccine mandate for government workers, including boosters; will also expand testing
LIVE: Mayor Bowser Provides COVID-19 Situational Update
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Mayor Bowser's office reports that D.C. Police arrested about 30 people for curfew violations as of 9:30 p.m. Officials say a 'more accurate' number will come sometime tomorrow.
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If I could sum up my 2021 experience in one picture:
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DC Police had 289 arrests on one of the early nights of the George Floyd demonstrations.
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Support for Black Lives Matter increased over the last two weeks by nearly as much as it had over the previous two years
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Thousands of District day-care workers will get personal checks from the D.C. government for at least $10,000, after the council voted unanimously Tuesday to redirect tax dollars from the city’s richest residents to child-care workers,
@juliezweil
reports:
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NEW: The first woman who accused John Falcicchio,
@MayorBowser
's former chief of staff, of sexual harassment, speaks out in an interview w/
@washingtonpost
: "I knew that I had to play the game with him to keep my job." This is a difficult read.
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sound asleep over here
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Black people still account for nearly 9 out of 10 marijuana-related arrests in D.C., five years after city reforms that were supposed to end disparities in enforcement,
@Jdharden
and
@paulschwartzman
report:
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News: DC attorney Debra Katz announces there is a sexual harassment complaint filed against Mayor Bowser's former chief of staff, John Falcicchio
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The number of curfew-related arrests today was just bumped up to 47 people as of 10:30 p.m., per Bowser's office.
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On CNN,
@MayorBowser
announces that the Democratic Governors Association is welcoming her into their ranks — even though she is not a governor.
Of course, if D.C. eventually became a state…
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Scenes from the U.S. Capitol, where people are talking about breaching the building to “tell them how we feel.”
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NEW: Dozens of first-time homeowners in Southeast D.C. have felt unsafe in their homes for months. Now, the majority have been urged to evacuate the building by Monday — and still don't know where they'll end up. W/
@Marissa_Jae
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Hello from the Westminster Dog Show!! I’ll be in New York for the next few days on what is probably the coolest assignment ever!
#WKCDogShow
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The DC Council passed a resolution declaring Oct 11, 2022 "Bradley Beal Day" for his contributions to the city since joining the
@WashWizards
in 2012.
@RealDealBeal23
has mentored DC students and recently fixed up the basketball courts at Banneker rec:
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The Washington Commanders are lobbying federal legislators to give D.C. control over the RFK Stadium site.
Here's the state of play as competition heats up to find a potential new home for the team. w/
@Sam4TR
and
@Meagan_Flynn
:
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increasing police presence outside the station as protesters confront line. One protester with a megaphone yells toward police: “y’all are in the way of my liberation.”
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The D.C. Elections Board says Entertainment and Sports Arena in Ward 8 is officially a voting supercenter for the upcoming election, making it the first of its kind east of the Anacostia River.
It will replace a smaller voting location at Barry Farm Rec Center.
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News: A new ballot initiative was filed today with
@Vote4DC
to bring ranked-choice voting to D.C.'s elections. It would also open up the city's primary elections to independent voters
It's called the “Make All Votes Count Act of 2024." Text here:
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.
@MayorBowser
's chief photographer,
@KhalidsView
, has a compelling story. Incarcerated as a teenager, he transformed his life by taking pictures (and his work caught Bowser's eye).
Now, his photo of BLM Plaza is hanging at the National Portrait Gallery.
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The D.C. health department has not shared data with the CDC on the number of new coronavirus cases or deaths in the District since April 27,
@juliezweil
reports:
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Absolutely remarkable reporting from
@JulieZauzmer
.
DC leaders argue that they need more vaccines. But Giant pharmacies across DC say they are oversupplied because the city isn't sending them enough patients:
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In an op-ed,
@charlesallen
argues why D.C. should prioritize investments in Capital One Arena over building a new NFL stadium at RFK: "D.C. needs to invest in the proven and existing product — not be distracted by the latest shiny object."
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ICYMI: My Magnum Opus —I watched 62 free throw misses to determine if Elfrid Payton's hair blocks his own shot
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Every so often, I'm inexplicably tagged in horse-related content solely because of my last name 😂
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"The reality is I can't separate my identity as a black man from my work."
This was so perfectly said. Thank you,
@Eugene_Scott
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@IanFrisch
Hey Ian, I'm with The Washington Post. Any chance you have a few moments to talk about this tonight? Let me know via DM or email me at michael.brice-saddler
@washpost
.com
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Anti-racist protesters are pouring into Freedom Plaza — many speaking out against white supremacy and chanting “America was never great!”
#ShutItDownDC
#UniteTheRight2
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My D.C. folks... we've now crossed the threshold of what the city defines as "substantial community spread" for the first time since May. There were 128 new coronavirus cases reported today.
Please be mindful of what's happening.
The D.C. daily case rate is returning to pre-reopening levels for the first time as infections surge locally and nationally. More regional data posted here
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"We don't, not even for a second, think about race," is a hell of a quote after a group of mostly White students pretended to buy and sell their Black classmates in a Snapchat group titled "slave trade."
Black students in Traverse City, Mich. watched their classmates subject them to a mock slave auction and use “Niagara” as a code for the n-word. But White parents insist all is well and acknowledging racism is the real racism via
@hannah_natanson
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Not to brag, but I’ve been doing some really important reporting lately
This man went to court to prove his "cellphone" was a hashbrown. He won.
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all jokes aside I had to seriously reevaluate my mental health today, and I’ve realized I’m not exactly okay.
Please listen to your body and your brain, they’re usually right.
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.
@MayorBowser
today when asked about recall efforts against CMs
@BrianneKNadeau
and
@charlesallen
: "We have an electoral process in our city that is robust and people can take advantage of it in a lot of ways. And the recall process is one of them."
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In addition to the expected demonstration in support of Jan. 6 rioters, Saturday's gonna be a busy day in the District:
- H Street Festival
- Howard U vs. Hampton in the first-ever college football game at Audi Field
- Nats home game
- Harry Styles concert at Cap One Arena
DC leaders think Saturday’s demonstration in support of the Jan 6 rioters will be small, no more than a few hundred people. But they walked H Street today, warning that someone could walk over from the Capitol to the huge H Street festival with a gun.
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