Over half of Washington, D.C., Metro rail cars pulled after derailment

Last week’s derailment prompted Metro to take all of the system’s 7000-series train cars, or 60 percent of its rail cars, out of service until they are deemed safe.

Source: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/over-half-washington-d-c-metro-rail-cars-pulled-after-n1281814
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Thousands expected in Washington, D.C., to march for voting rights

Thousands are expected in Washington, D.C., on Saturday to mobilize for voting rights as Congress and several states consider laws that could change ballot access.

Source: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/thousands-expected-washington-dc-march-voting-rights-rcna1786
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Join NORML at the National Cannabis Festival in DC

This weekend, you can join the leaders of Delaware NORML, Maryland NORML, Virginia NORML, and multiple senior members of National NORML at the National Cannabis Festival in Washington, DC.

The post Join NORML at the National Cannabis Festival in DC appeared first on NORML.

Source: https://norml.org/blog/2021/08/26/join-norml-at-the-national-cannabis-festival-in-dc/
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Jesse Jackson arrested with voting rights protesters at Capitol

The Rev. Jesse Jackson was arrested outside the U.S. Capitol on Monday during a protest urging Congress to eliminate the filibuster, protect voting rights and raise the federal minimum wage, …

Source: https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/566066-jesse-jackson-arrested-with-voting-rights-protesters-at-capitol
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DC experiences four-fold increase in daily virus cases since beginning of July

Washington, D.C., has seen a four-fold increase in COVID-19 cases since the beginning of July, leading health officials to reconsider a possible citywide mask mandate as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and…

Source: https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/565215-dc-experiences-four-fold-increase-in-daily-virus-cases-since-beginning
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Rep. Hank Johnson among demonstrators arrested at voting rights protest

Rep. Hank Johnson (D-Ga.) was arrested on Thursday, along with other demonstrators, at a voting rights protest outside the Capitol.Johnson was arrested outside the Hart Senate Office building whi…

Source: https://thehill.com/homenews/house/564483-rep-hank-johnson-among-demonstrators-arrested-at-voting-rights-protest
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The Article Was Written/Published By: Lexi Lonas

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Female activists march on Capitol in push for voting rights

Women from the Poor People’s Campaign and its allies on Monday congregated outside the Supreme Court as part of an effort to ratchet up pressure on Democratic lawmakers to pass legislation on voting rights and other top p…

Source: https://thehill.com/homenews/house/563720-female-activists-march-on-capitol-in-push-for-voting-rights
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Visitors can get close to White House North Lawn again after barricades removed

Extended fencing and barricades were put in place at the White House following protests that took place outside Lafayette Square last summer.

Source: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/white-house/visitors-can-get-close-white-house-north-lawn-again-after-n1273074
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DC statehood bill picks up Senate holdout

A bill to make the District of Columbia the country’s 51st state is picking up support from a key Democratic holdout in the Senate.Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) signed on as the 45th co-sponsor…

Source: https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/553324-dc-statehood-bill-picks-up-senate-holdout
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Smithsonian museums, National Zoo announce reopening dates

The Smithsonian Institution announced Friday that about half of its museums, along with the National Zoo, will reopen in May after shuttering in November because of the coronavirus pandemic.Eight…

Source: https://thehill.com/homenews/news/550079-smithsonian-museums-national-zoo-announce-reopening-dates
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White House formally backs bill to grant DC statehood

The White House on Tuesday formally declared its support for a House bill that would grant statehood to Washington, D.C., saying it would provide the residents of the District with “long overdue full representation in Con…

Source: https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/549183-white-house-formally-backs-bill-to-grant-dc-statehood
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This week: Democrats move on DC statehood

Democrats are poised to move one of their biggest priorities this week: D.C. statehood.The House, which is set to leave town at the end of the week until early May, will vote on legislation this week to make Washin…

Source: https://thehill.com/homenews/house/548928-this-week-democrats-move-on-dc-statehood
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WATCH: Racism in America keeps rearing its head and Washington responds

Testimony ended Thursday in the murder trial of former Minneapolis police officer DEREK CHAUVIN, and lawmakers find themselves in a very familiar bind — how to address the issue of racism in America. On Tuesday, President Joe Biden was asked about the protests over DAUNTE WRIGHT’S shooting. The next day, Sen. MAZIE HIRONO (D-Hawaii) opened up about the fear she feels as an AAPI woman. As they watch this week’s top news videos, EUGENE shares his own fear of law enforcement with TARA, and they discuss how white privilege can completely change your feelings toward cops.

Watch all the individual clips that Eugene and Tara get into in this week’s edition of Playback:

1. Senate breaks filibuster on Asian-American hate crime bill

During a press conference for legislation to address the spike in anti-Asian hate crimes, Sen. Mazie Hirono got personal about her own experiences as an AAPI woman.

2. Mitch McConnell doesn’t think America supports Biden’s agenda

The Senate minority leader argued against Biden’s policy proposals claiming that Americans did not vote for “a totally left wing administration.”

3. Haley says she would check with Trump before deciding to run in 2024

The former U.S. ambassador to the U.N. addressed rumors that she would run for president in 2024. She appeared nervous when answering but the only thing she seemed to clarify is that she would not run against former President Donald Trump.

4. Biden asked about protests over Daunte Wright shooting

In the midst of Derek Chauvin’s trial for the murder of Geroge Floyd, another Minneapolis police officer shot and killed 20-year-old Daunte Wright during a traffic stop. President Biden was asked about the protests, and although he denounced rioters and looting, he did emphasize that trauma in the black community is real and should be recognized.

Source: https://www.politico.com/news/2021/04/16/washington-lawmakers-racism-america-482332
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DC residents protest Capitol fencing with bubbles, picnics

Washington, D.C., residents are protesting the Capitol fencing that has been up since the Jan. 6 riot with bubbles and picnics.

Source: https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/543067-dc-residents-protest-capitol-fencing-with-bubbles-picnics
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FBI releases new video of suspect planting bombs before Capitol riot

The discovery of the two devices outside the Democratic National Committee and the Republican National Committee offices pulled dozens of police away from their usual posts before the riot unfolded.

Source: https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/justice-department/fbi-releases-new-video-suspect-planting-bombs-capitol-riot-n1260293
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Capitol Police aware of ‘possible plot’ by militia group to enter Capitol

Authorities are aware of online chatter about “an identified militia group” potentially planning to enter the Capitol on Thursday.The United States Capitol Police Department (USCP) said in a statement Wednesday tha…

Source: https://thehill.com/homenews/house/541392-capitol-police-aware-of-possible-plot-by-militia-group-to-enter-capitol
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Warren and fellow progressives propose ‘Ultra-Millionaire’ tax

The proposed act would levy a two percent annual tax on households and trusts valued between $50m and $1bn.

Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2021/3/1/warren-and-fellow-progressives-propose-ultra-millionaire-tax
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6 Capitol police officers suspended for alleged roles in Jan. 6 riot

Six Capitol police officers have been suspended with pay and 29 are under investigation for alleged conduct related to the Jan. 6 insurrection by pro-Trump rioters, a spokesperson said Thursday.

The big picture: House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) said earlier this month that Congress plans to establish a “9/11-type commission” to investigate the siege and report on “the preparedness and response of the United States Capitol Police and other federal, state, and local law enforcement.”

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The state of play: The spokesperson said that the suspensions and investigations were related to acting Capitol Police Chief Yogananda Pittman’s directive to reprimand officers who did not respond properly to the riots.

• Last month, Pittman told Congress that the Capitol police “failed to meet its own high standards” during the riots and did not take the necessary steps to address the “strong potential for violence.”
• Rep. Tim Ryan (D-Ohio) said that one of the suspended officers took a selfie with one of the rioters, and that another one wore a “Make America Great Again” hat and directed people around the building, according to CNN.

What to watch: The Senate Homeland Security Committee and Senate Rules Committee will hold a joint hearing on Feb. 23 on the security failures that led to the Capitol breach.

Worth noting: “At least seven officers in five other departments across the country have come under internal investigations as their presence in Washington during the assault comes to light through social media or other means,” CNN writes.

Editor’s note: This story has been corrected to reflect that the six officers were suspended with pay.

Source: https://www.axios.com/capitol-hill-riots-police-suspended-a5a53821-0185-496b-b385-c231544fdaee.html
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Trump’s DC hotel hiking prices on the day QAnon thinks he’s being sworn in as pres

QAnon, like any good conspiracy movement or cult, adapted quickly to failed prophecy. Adherents now believe that the date of the second coming of Trump, and his reinauguration as president, is March 4. To profit from this, Forbes reports, Trump’s D.C. — Read the rest

Source: https://boingboing.net/2021/02/08/trumps-dc-hotel-hiking-prices-on-the-day-qanon-thinks-hes-being-sworn-in-as-pres.html
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Shattered glass portrait erected in DC to celebrate Harris

A shattered glass portrait of Vice President Harris meant to depict her glass-ceiling shattering career was erected on the National Mall in Washington, D.C this week.Groups seeking to memorialize Harris’s historic…

Source: https://thehill.com/homenews/news/537655-shattered-glass-portrait-erected-in-dc-to-celebrate-harris
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