This blinded tf outta me when coming across Memorial Bridge today. I feel like it needs a warning sign as you come around the corner and approach.
Christina Henderson
@chenderson.bsky.social
At-Large DC Councilmember. Caught in the intersection of my love of policy, politics, & pop culture. Mom x2. 🩷💚 www.christinahendersondc.com
The historic amnesia on display here is stunning. Hospitals were setting up makeshift morgues in parking lots because they could not keep up.
Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 3d agoRFK Jr: Trump wanted to end lockdowns. In Fauci's diary, he talks about how the president was calling him trying to get him to reopen the country BASH: The lockdowns were down by governors K: They cited Fauci B: Govs were hearing from hospitals that their ICUs were overrun K: That's not true
“The letter, which was reviewed by Bloomberg News, asks schools to publicly pledge to make sweeping changes that include reexamining admissions practices, hiring more conservative faculty, cracking down on student protests, combating grade inflation, reducing foreign donations and lowering tuition.”
Liam Knox@liamknox.bsky.social · 2d agoScoop: The Trump administration is sending a letter to college presidents asking them to pledge a series of policy changes by the end of the year. Unlike last year's Compact, this effort was devised with input from higher ed leaders. Free link to my exclusive: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
It’s August 1. What’s one book you’ve read this year that you think everyone should absolutely read before 2026 is over?
I’ve got the DC flag sub sandwich tshirt. What’s the trending reflecting pool merch to mark this moment?
DC, if you see any downed trees or power lines after the storm, especially in the public space, please submit to 311.
I know the W fans aren’t mainly on this platform, but just in case anyone has an extra ticket to Unrivaled Coffee Club, I’d be so grateful. 😉
A few things: First and foremost, you cannot claim to support DC Home Rule and simultaneously publicly advocate for a bill that cripples the District’s ability to compete for economic development. Second, Comer’s ANS wouldn’t even cover the delivery fee because it’s 20 cents.
Martin Austermuhle@maustermuhle.bsky.social · 2w agoIn a statement, DoorDash tells me that the council passed the "arbitrary" new fee without holding any hearings. "We have always supported home rule for D.C.," says the company. "But will continue to defend D.C.'s small businesses, local economy, and underserved residents."
I just want to underscore the ridiculousness of this even further. Let’s say a company wants to relocate its HQ from [pick a state] to DC, and as part of the move DC has offered a tax incentive. The congressional delegation of that state would get to vote on that deal.
Christina Henderson@chenderson.bsky.social · 2w agoEven with this ANS, this would mean DC would need active congressional approval for things like local real property tax abatements, tax incentives for development deals, etc. This is an expansive overreach by the so-called party of small government.
Department of Defense is asking for $1.5 TRILLION in appropriations in this hearing. Meanwhile, they have $75 BILLION unspent and unobligated from OBBB. Hegseth testified the Iran war has cost $37.5 BILLION so far (it’s been 5 months) Again I ask: Where are the budget hawks??
Even with this ANS, this would mean DC would need active congressional approval for things like local real property tax abatements, tax incentives for development deals, etc. This is an expansive overreach by the so-called party of small government.
Zach Israel@zachisrael.bsky.social · 2w agoAhead of tomorrow’s markup, an amendment in the nature of a substitute has been posted for H.R. 9720 - under the ANS, the bill wouldn’t apply to a D.C. law imposing or increasing a fee if: (1) the fee is under $500 and (2) the law does not impose or increase any other tax or fee.
MedStar Washington Hospital Center plans to reduce the number of beds in its maternity unit this month. I fear this will be detrimental for patients, especially those managing high-risk pregnancies. ⬇️
CM Christina Henderson@cmchenderson.bsky.social · 2w ago“I am deeply concerned about MedStar Washington Hospital Center’s decision to close one of its two postpartum maternity units later this month, which will result in an overall reduction of available beds.” Read my full statement below.
UPDATE TAYLOR FARMS: Hours after company says it is voluntarily pulling lettuce from Mexico, Taylor Farms tells FDA it will initiate a recall. No additional details on what products. Our story updated 👇
Lena Sun@lenasun.bsky.social · 3w agoBREAKING: Taylor Farms pulls all iceberg lettuce sourced in central Mexico from U.S. market in cyclosporiasis investigation. AND Sysco, a huge food supplier, has stopped distributing Taylor Farms processed iceberg lettuce products frm Mexico. Our story. 1/2 www.washingtonpost.com/health/2026/...
If you have not been outside yet, the air quality is as bad as predicted in DC. There is a haze and it does smell like smoke. Please limit your time outdoors today. Many camps have already announced that children will be indoors today.
$16 million to paint and fix the Reflecting Pool that doesn’t look painted at all anymore $1.8 million per day on National Guard deployment to DC ??? for annual testosterone testing for all service members over 30 Where are all those budget hawks?? 🧐
Caitlin Clark: “I got kneed right in the quad. That hurts. The ref can't miss that.” *watches play in question multiple times* Now, Caitlin, we can see…. #wnba
Looks like Hegseth has had a change of heart about gender-affirming care for some…
CBS News Sacramento@cbsnewssacramento.bsky.social · 3w agoThe Pentagon will now require service members over 30 to screen for testosterone deficiency, and if needed, they can elect to have testosterone replacement therapy.
I really wanted to order a salad today, but then I remembered the government wanted to “save” money and now there’s a nationwide explosive diarrhea outbreak caused by a parasite.
A 5+ hr hearing on bills with regard rodent management today. Learned so much. Did you know that hawks can kill upwards of 1K rats a year? Did you know that rats can give birth every 21 days? 🤯 Thanks to all the witnesses who testified on REMY Act today!
For those with the paywall, the article does not specify a grower, supplier, or brand.
The New York Times@nytimes.com · 3w agoMichigan health officials identified a possible source of a cyclosporiasis outbreak. “Current results point to lettuce or salad greens as a potential source for this outbreak,” officials said, though they cautioned that the source was not definitive, and that other food items could not be ruled out.
🐀Happening now: Committee on Public Works & Operations and Committee on Health joint hearing on B26-492 the RAT Amendment Act and B26-707 the REMY Amendment Watch here: dc.granicus.com/player/camer...
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I wish more journalists would point out that Sen. McConnell and Rep. Tom Kean (missed 4 months of work) are/were essentially on paid sick & medical leave. The same employment protection they’ve spent their careers blocking other Americans from having.
"Evidence indicates that indiscriminate digital expansion has weakened learning environments rather than strengthened them.” - Horvath"
The U.S. spent $30 billion to ditch textbooks for laptops and tablets: The result is the first generation less cognitively capable than their parents | Fortune
Neuroscientist Jared Cooney Horvath said older generations “screwed up” giving students access to so much technology: “I genuinely hope Gen Z quickly figures that out and gets mad.”
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The ongoing refrain “the states can handle it” as a justification for cutting federal monitoring programs and grants was a farce.
Phil Lewis@phillewis.bsky.social · 4w agoCDC stopped monitoring parasite now causing explosive diarrhea across the country
The Times says federal agents turned up on the doorsteps of several of its journalists to force grand jury testimony next week over their coverage of the Air Force One plane gifted to Trump by Qatar. n.pr/4bwYQ9F
Justice Department subpoenas New York Times reporters over Air Force One reporting
The Times says federal agents turned up on the doorsteps of several of its journalists to force grand jury testimony next week over their coverage of the Air Force One plane gifted to Trump by Qatar.
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Oh what a night — Jay, Bey, Blue, Nas, Memphis Bleek, Alicia Keys. Jay-Z 30 at Yankee Stadium was a vibe. Already have FOMO missing tomorrow night.
