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‘Guy’s moment in the spotlight is the latest example of political kids upstaging their parents and bringing a moment of levity to the official workings of government. It’s also a solid case study on the sheer unifying power of humor.’ By ashraf khalil apnews.com/article/kids-g…

I barely had a couple of hours of sleep. The bombing did not stop all night long.

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My latest on a snowed-in D.C. facing a wild two weeks Can Washington handle two weeks of high-security pomp along with a heavy burst of snow? apnews.com/article/washin…

#TrayonWhite -the now former council member must surrender his council tags, phone, private office keys. As a citizen, he is not barred from building. Also eligible to run in special election this spring to replace him. (In his office this morning before vote)

Trayon White expelled from the DC Council for corruption but he's free to run for his old seat apnews.com/article/dc-cou…

In an unanimous vote the D.C. Council expels Trayon White over bribery charges. He can still run to reclaim his seat in a special election that will take place in the next few months. Reported by Martin Austermuhle for The 51st. buff.ly/40YO8Ei

And it's official official: Trayon White has been scrubbed from the D.C. Council's website, and soon his office will be emptied. The Ward 8 seat will remain empty until a special election is held sometime between April and July.

Can Trump really "take over" DC? Well, yes. But not by himself... apnews.com/article/distri…

'More than brick and mortar:' DC begins removing 'Black Lives Matter' plaza near the White House apnews.com/article/black-…

Conan O'Brien accepts Mark Twain Prize for humor as politics roils the Kennedy Center apnews.com/article/conan-…

A look at who has been detained or deported in a US crackdown on mostly pro-Palestinian protesters apnews.com/article/immigr…

Black Lives Matter Plaza's end — like its beginning — is a barometer of the times apnews.com/article/black-…

My latest.... Kennedy Center’s events scheduled for LGBTQ+ pride celebration canceled, organizers say apnews.com/article/world-…

My appearance on CBS talking about the Kennedy Center World Pride story What we know about canceled LGBTQ events at the Kennedy Center youtu.be/xonCOp7TLjY?si… via YouTube

LATEST on D.C. budget fix from Hailey Fuchs & Meredith Lee Hill: It's a “matter of schedule,” says Speaker Mike Johnson -- who says he spoke to Mayor Muriel Bowser and “told her that we would do it as quickly as possible.” Still highly unclear when that might be. politico.com/live-updates/2…

Did you know the RFK site is a hub for local pole vaulters and skaters? Now, with a stadium deal looming and plans for redevelopment underway, the athletes are facing an uncertain future. 51st.news/d-c-pole-vault…

My latest, timed for World Pride, on the challenges and generation gap facing elderly LGBT folks As a generation of gay and lesbian people ages, memories of worse — and better — times swirl apnews.com/article/pride-…

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