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DC Mayor's Office Issues October 2026 Funding Alert
The District of Columbia Mayor's Office has issued a funding alert for October 2026, pointing residents and organizations to a PDF bulletin for details.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEconomyState GovernmentsFinancial Markets District of ColumbiaMayor's Officefunding alertWashington D.C.government fundingOctober 2026District of Columbia Mayors Office
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DC Special Education Hub to Host Free "Preparing for an IEP Meeting" Training
The DC Special Education Hub will hold a free online Family Empowerment Series training on preparing for IEP meetings on October 19, 2026, covering rights, questions to ask and meeting preparation.
Politics and GovernmentEducationState GovernmentsSocial IssuesLegal DC Special Education HubIEP meetingspecial educationFamily Empowerment SeriesWashington D.C.Office of the Ombudsman for Public Educationcaregiver training
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UK Defence Secretary Wes Streeting Calls for Renewed US-UK Defence Innovation Partnership in Washington Speech
Streeting tells CSIS that Britain and America must out-innovate and out-produce adversaries, citing Ukraine's drone warfare lessons and a $650 drone destroying a $4 million tank.
Politics and GovernmentWorldScience & TechnologyMilitaryEuropeUnited KingdomUSAEconomyArtificial IntelligenceTrade Wes StreetingUS-UK defence cooperationUkraineNATOdefence innovationCenter for Strategic and International StudiesWashington D.C.UK Government
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Social Security Administration Tells Washington, D.C. Residents Local Office Status Has Changed
The agency is directing the public to check the status of their local office, card center or hearing office online before visiting, and says much of its business can be handled online instead.
Politics and GovernmentHealthFederal GovernmentGeneral PoliticsComputers and InternetSocial Issues Social Security AdministrationWashington, D.C.Social Security benefitsmy Social Security accountMedicareretirement benefitsdisability benefitsSocial Security office statusonline services
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DC Arts Commission Hosts Business of the Arts Conversation
CAH's Community Initiatives Unit invites participants to explore the Business of the Arts Capacity Building Series and Business of Art Council, and help shape upcoming sessions.
BusinessEntertainmentWashington D.C.EconomySocial IssuesEducation DC Commission on the Arts and HumanitiesBusiness of the Arts Capacity Building SeriesBusiness of Art CouncilMoises Del'RosarioDwayne Lawson-BrownCommunity Initiatives UnitBusiness Council for the ArtsDC Commission on the Arts and Humanities (CAH)
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DC Arts Commission Hosts Muralist Mixer at Capitol Hill Boys Club
CAH invites muralists to a Friday mixer and workshop on mural grant opportunities, introducing the Fresh Paint DC mural program and the Color the Curb school safety program.
EntertainmentEducationWashington D.C.Social IssuesLegal DC Commission on the Arts and HumanitiesFresh Paint DCColor the CurbCapitol Hill Boys Clubmural grantspublic artWashington DCDC Commission on the Arts and Humanities (CAH)
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Federal Agents Search Rep. Ilhan Omar's Washington-Area Home
Homeland Security Investigations executed the search, according to Omar's office, drawing a "deeply disturbing" response from House Democratic leadership.
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Media Monitor: TIME Health Highlights Rise of Audiobook Walking Clubs
TIME Health is reporting on the growing popularity of audiobook walking clubs, offering advice from an organizer on starting one and tips for building community through shared hobbies.
HealthMediaSocial IssuesGeneral Politics TIME Healthaudiobook walking clubsMorgan MenziesWashington D.C.social clubshealth and wellnesscommunity building
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Media Monitor: NPR Seeks Donations as Network Enters Second Year Without Federal Funding
NPR is reporting it is in its second year without federal funding and is asking listeners to contribute financially to sustain the public media network.
MediaPolitics and GovernmentBusinessUSAMedia CrisisSocial IssuesFederal GovernmentDigital and Print Publishing NPRNPR Networkfederal fundingpublic mediafundraisingLauren EinhornWashington, D.C.NPR Breaking News
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Governor Sherrill Joins Bipartisan PJM Governors' Collaborative to Tackle Energy Costs
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill joins governors from 12 other states and the mayor of Washington, D.C., in a bipartisan push for a stronger state voice on regional grid decisions and electricity costs.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEnergyState GovernmentsEconomySocial Issues Mikie SherrillPJM Governors' CollaborativeNew Jerseyenergy costselectricity gridWashington, D.C.bipartisanOffice of New Jersey Governor
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Treasury Secretary Bessent to Speak at Pennsylvania Chamber Annual Dinner
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will take part in a fireside chat with Pennsylvania Chamber president and CEO Luke Bernstein at the group's 42nd annual dinner.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessUSAFederal GovernmentEconomyEmployment and Labor Scott BessentU.S. Department of the TreasuryPennsylvania Chamber of Business and IndustryLuke BernsteinPennsylvania Chamber Annual DinnerFireside ChatWashington, D.C.US Treasury
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DC State Board of Education to Hold Virtual October Working Session
The D.C. State Board of Education will convene its October working session on October 7 at 5:00 p.m., with in-person attendance limited but public comments welcomed via livestream.
Politics and GovernmentEducationState GovernmentsSocial IssuesUSA D.C. State Board of Educationworking sessionWashington D.C.livestreamOffice of the State SuperintendentOffice of the Student AdvocateDC State Board of Education
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Federal Reserve Board Issues Enforcement Action With Ontario Bancorporation, Inc.
The Federal Reserve Board announces an enforcement action involving Ontario Bancorporation, Inc., released by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System in Washington, D.C.
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Fed's Bowman Calls for Modernizing Financial Regulation in Atlantic Council Speech
Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Bowman addressed the Atlantic Council 2026 CEO & Senior Management Summit in Washington, D.C., outlining her views on modernizing financial regulation.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentUSABankingEconomyFederal GovernmentFinancial Markets Federal ReserveBowmanfinancial regulationAtlantic CouncilWashington, D.C.Board of Governorsbanking supervisionU.S. Federal Reserve
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USDA Announces October 2026 Lending Rates for Agricultural Producers
USDA announces October 2026 loan interest rates effective Oct. 1, with Farm Service Agency loans offering producers access to capital to start or expand operations.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentAgricultureEconomyFederal GovernmentBanking USDAFarm Service AgencyOctober 2026 lending ratesagricultural producersloan interest ratesWashington, D.C.
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Social Security Administration Alerts Washington, D.C. Residents to Change in Local Office Status
The Social Security Administration says the operational status of its Washington, D.C. offices has changed, urging the public to check online and use digital services instead of visiting in person.
Politics and GovernmentHealthFederal GovernmentGeneral PoliticsComputers and Internet Social Security AdministrationWashington, D.C.Social Security office statusmy Social Security accountretirement benefitsdisability benefitsMedicare
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DC Mayor's Office Hosts Free Screening of Black Maternal Health Documentary 'Listen to Me'
The Mayor's Office on Women's Policy and Initiatives hosts a free screening of 'Listen to Me,' a documentary on Black maternal health, at the MLK Jr. Memorial Library on October 1.
HealthEntertainmentMediaWashington D.C.Film and TVSocial IssuesMedical Science Black maternal healthListen to Me documentaryMayor's Office on Women's Policy and InitiativesAfroPoP seriesMartin Luther King Jr. Memorial LibraryKanika HarrisDistrict of Columbia Mayors Office
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Social Security Administration Alerts Washington, D.C. Residents to Change in Local Office Status
The Social Security Administration says the operational status of its Washington, D.C. offices has changed, urging the public to check online and use digital services instead of visiting in person.
Politics and GovernmentHealthFederal GovernmentEconomyComputers and InternetUSA Social Security AdministrationWashington D.C.Social Security officeonline servicesmy Social Security accountretirement benefitsMedicare
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DC Special Education Hub Hosts Online Training on IEP Goals
The DC Special Education Hub runs a Family Empowerment Series session on developing appropriate, ambitious and attainable IEP goals, plus a six-video special education series in English and Spanish.
Politics and GovernmentEducationState GovernmentsSocial IssuesLegal DC Special Education HubIEP goalsFamily Empowerment SeriesOffice of the Ombudsman for Public Educationspecial educationWashington D.C.Zoom training
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DC Special Education Hub Hosts Online Training on IEP Goals for Families
The DC Special Education Hub will hold a free Zoom training on September 28, 2026, teaching caregivers how to develop appropriate, ambitious and attainable IEP goals for students with disabilities.
EducationHealthPolitics and GovernmentSocial IssuesState Governments DC Special Education HubIEP goalsFamily Empowerment Seriesspecial educationWashington D.C.Office of the Ombudsman for Public Educationcaregivers
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DC Special Education Hub to Host Family Training on IEP Goals
The DC Special Education Hub will hold a free online Family Empowerment Series training on developing IEP goals, plus offers a six-video series on special education in DC.
Politics and GovernmentHealthEducationState GovernmentsSocial IssuesLegal DC Special Education HubIEP goalsFamily Empowerment SeriesOffice of the Ombudsman for Public Educationspecial educationWashington D.C.Family Empowerment Video Series
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Media Monitor: NPR Seeks Donor Support as It Enters Second Year Without Federal Funding
NPR is telling supporters it is entering a second year without federal funding and is asking the public to donate to sustain the network's journalism and programming.
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Media Monitor: PolitiFact Examines Trump's Kennedy Center Demolition Talk and New Greenland Security Agreement
PolitiFact reports on whether Trump could legally demolish the Kennedy Center and on his announced Greenland security deal, which Danish and Greenlandic leaders say is not yet complete.
Politics and GovernmentWorldMediaUSADenmarkGeneral PoliticsWhite HouseFederal GovernmentEuropeMilitaryLegal Donald TrumpKennedy CenterGreenlandNATOUnited Nations General AssemblyWashington D.C.PolitiFact's Ellen Hine
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Media Monitor: DC Latino Affairs Office Invites Residents to Walk With Mayor Bowser in Fiesta DC Parade
The Mayor's Office on Latino Affairs is inviting residents to march with Mayor Muriel Bowser in the Fiesta DC Parade, marking Hispanic Heritage Month and 50 years of the office's service.
Politics and GovernmentEntertainmentUSAState GovernmentsSocial IssuesGeneral Politics Mayor's Office on Latino AffairsMuriel BowserFiesta DC ParadeHispanic Heritage MonthWashington D.C.Latino communityparadeDC Office on Latino Affairs
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DC Arts Commission to Vote on FY27 Grant Funding at September 28 Meeting
DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities will hold its next Full Commission meeting on September 28, with FY27 grant funding up for a vote and public comment open until September 24.
Politics and GovernmentUSAState GovernmentsEducationSocial Issues DC Commission on the Arts and HumanitiesFY27 grant fundingFull Commission meetingpublic commentWashington D.C.arts and humanitiesaccessibilityDC Commission on the Arts and Humanities (CAH)
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DC State Board of Education to Hear Back-to-School Update at September 16 Public Meeting
DC State Board of Education meets September 16 at 5:30 pm to hear government witnesses on back-to-school operations, including transportation and facilities. Public testimony is in person only.
Politics and GovernmentEducationState GovernmentsTransportationSocial Issues DC State Board of Educationback-to-school operationspublic meetingWashington D.C.student testimonyschool transportationOffice of the Student Advocate
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Cannabis Excise Taxes Reach $3.55 Billion Across 30 States and D.C.
U.S. Census Bureau data show 30 states and D.C. collected an estimated $3.55 billion in cannabis excise taxes from July 2025 to June 2026, a 15.7% rise since fiscal 2022, with Alabama the newest market.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyState GovernmentsFederal GovernmentLegal U.S. Census BureauCannabis Excise TaxAlabamaWashington, D.C.State Tax RevenueQuarterly Summary of State and Local Government Tax RevenueMedical Cannabis
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Media Monitor: NPR Promotes 2026 Tiny Desk Giveaway as Entry Deadline Nears
NPR says its 2026 Tiny Desk Giveaway closes Saturday, with one winner and a guest set to travel to Washington, D.C., for a live Tiny Desk Concert.
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SEC Officials to Speak at Solana Summit in Washington
SEC Chairman Paul Atkins will give a keynote and Commissioner Hester Peirce will join a fireside chat at the Solana Policy Institute’s Solana Summit: Washington x Wall Street on Sept. 14, 2026.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyFederal GovernmentFinancial MarketsLegalComputers and Internet Securities and Exchange CommissionPaul AtkinsHester PeirceSolana SummitWashington D.C.Solana Policy InstitutePublic Appearances
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Violent Crime Plummets to Historic Lows Under Trump Administration
A new report reveals violent crime, including homicides, carjackings, and burglaries, has plummeted to historic lows across the U.S. in the first half of 2026, fulfilling a key promise of President Trump's administration.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsWhite HouseFederal GovernmentDemocratic PartySocial Issues Donald TrumpU.S. Department of Homeland SecurityCrimeHomicidesWashington D.C.Memphis