Hirshhorn garden set to reopen with 60 artworks and new access
The 1.3-acre garden is scheduled to reopen Oct. 31 with 60 artworks, a restored underground passage and redesigned entrances.
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Federal complaint leaves Guardsman shooting question unresolved
A federal complaint charges Jerrell Lamont Jackson after an Oct. 18 shooting in Southeast Washington, but does not say who fired the shot that wounded a Guardsman.
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30 congregations win more than $9 million for historic properties
The largest grant round in the National Fund for Sacred Places’ 11-year history drew 466 applicants and includes its first Arkansas grantee.
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Democrats sue over voter-roll demands 14 days before Election Day
Democratic groups and leaders filed a federal lawsuit challenging administration actions involving state voter rolls and alleging pressure on election officials. The filing does not change voting procedures.
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Judge extends East Potomac tree-cutting ban through Oct. 26
A temporary order bars further tree removal at East Potomac Golf Links through Oct. 26 and sets advance notice rules for certain permanent changes.
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Supreme Court to review DOGE discovery after remand
The justices will review a D.C. Circuit ruling allowing narrowed discovery in CREW’s lawsuit over whether DOGE is subject to FOIA.
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D.C. approves up to $300 million for Stadium-Armory upgrades
The D.C. Council approved up to $300 million for Stadium-Armory Metro station improvements and $5 million for initial Gold Line planning.
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Judge vacates DOJ policy for obtaining state voter rolls
A federal judge set aside the Justice Department’s policy for seeking state voter-registration lists, finding it unauthorized under cited election laws and unlawful under three other federal statutes.
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D.C. golf course tree-cutting phase begins; 529 removals proposed
A new tree-cutting phase began Oct. 10 at East Potomac Golf Links. The National Park Service’s 529-tree figure is a proposal, not a tally of completed removals.
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DC Water reports normal-range results in expanded Potomac tests
Five rounds of tests at six Maryland sites found oxygen, nutrient and metal results within the river’s normal range, DC Water said.
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States and Cities Sue to Block New Public-Charge Rule
Two coalitions sued DHS on September 14 over a public-charge rule set to broaden immigration officers’ discretion for covered applications on September 18.
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California Voter-Data Lawsuit Raises Civil-Rights Questions
CHIRLA and a naturalized California voter are challenging an alleged federal voter-data review, warning that inaccurate matches could intimidate eligible citizens.
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Bears Ears lawsuit puts outdoor access and monument protections back in court
A September 2 filing challenges Trump’s Bears Ears reduction as excluded lands reach the proclamation’s mineral-entry transition date, with access still unresolved.
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WMATA OIG Report Flags Privacy, Payment and Contract Risks
A September 10 inspector general report covering the first half of 2026 identifies control weaknesses at Metro involving data privacy, vendor payments, federal awards and contract management.
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EPA updates how states should address plant startup pollution
EPA’s September guidance changes how it plans to review state air plans for startup, shutdown and malfunction emissions, not current facility permits.
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Twenty States Sue Over Trump Rules Narrowing Species Protections
Twenty states and D.C. sued over Endangered Species Act changes affecting habitat harm, threatened-species protections and critical-habitat decisions.
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20 States and D.C. Sue Over Trump ESA Rollback
Twenty states and D.C. sued over three Endangered Species Act rule changes, creating uncertainty for federal permits, habitat reviews and development projects.
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Child care aid waitlists leave families waiting across much of U.S.
An AP analysis found child care assistance waitlists in 23 states and the District of Columbia, while other states turned away applicants.
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DOJ files four final lawsuits over undocumented-student tuition
The Justice Department sued Hawaii, D.C., Arkansas and Utah over tuition and aid policies. The complaints do not immediately change eligibility.
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DOJ tells 29 states, D.C. to preserve 2024 election records
The Justice Department sent litigation-hold letters to 29 states and D.C. as it seeks detailed voter data, but the demands do not yet grant access.
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Washington’s National Mall turf restoration closes sections through January
The National Park Service has fenced turf and tree panels between 3rd and 14th streets, with two more panels scheduled to close September 16.
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What the RentGrow settlement means for renters denied housing
A federal court order against RentGrow highlights renters’ rights to review and dispute tenant-screening reports after a denial or higher housing cost.