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President Donald Trump and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum still say vandals damaged the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, a day after federal prosecutors said government contractors — and the DOI — were to blame.
Trump, Burgum Blast Pirro For Dropping Reflecting Pool Damage CaseThe president and interior secretary criticized the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia's office for dropping a vandalism charge against a former Olympian.www.notus.orgMax Scherzer is a reminder of how long it’s been since this city could feel what it’s feeling this month. That each game can mean something. That it’s not pointless to care, writes @jessedougherty.bsky.social
Max Scherzer Is Still in the Fight. These Nats Are, Too.Five years after his trade kicked off the Nationals' rebuild, the World Series hero returned to his former home.www.notus.orgJaneese Lewis George’s campaign aides say they’re entering the meetings they have with the election’s results in mind — and trying to find ways to bring critics on board.
Janeese Lewis George Has Been Meeting With Her CriticsIn recent days, the Democratic nominee for D.C. mayor met with a business organization and the D.C. Police Union.www.notus.orgOtakon. The Funset at Woolly Mammoth. “Hadestown” at local cinemas. Here is what to do in D.C. this weekend.
What to Do in the D.C. Area This Weekend (July 31)Canadian invasion at the Anthem, Latin jazz at Glen Echo Park, and “Sleeping Beauty” in the woods at Wolf Trap.www.notus.orgGood morning, D.C. In today’s newsletter: 🏠 D.C.’s worst landlord 🚊 A $300 million Metro expansion 🎾 And the legendary Venus Williams
Past Duehttps://www.notus.orgwww.notus.orgThe Department of Buildings fines the city’s bad landlords. None owe more than the DCHA. https://www.notus.org/metro/dc-housing-authority-landlord-collection
D.C.’s Worst Landlord Is Its Housing AuthorityThe Department of Buildings fines the city’s bad landlords. None owe more than the DCHA.www.notus.orgCommanders defensive coordinator Daronte Jones had a simple message for his unit ahead of Thursday’s training camp practice: “They don’t get in the fucking end zone.” Two days into camp, it’s clear Jones’ players have taken heed. https://www.notus.org/sports/commanders-defense-early-training-camp
The Commanders’ Defense Has Made a Strong First Impression at CampThe offense? Not so much.www.notus.orgWelcome to our dining advice column, Talk to Tom. @tomsietsema.bsky.social answers reader questions on restaurant bread baskets, tipping etiquette and a go-to Baltimore steakhouse.
Talk to Tom: What Is the Best Tasting Menu in D.C.?Tom Sietsema answers reader questions on restaurant bread baskets, tipping etiquette and a go-to Baltimore steakhouse.www.notus.orgIn recent days, Janeese Lewis George, the Democratic nominee for D.C. mayor, met with a business organization and the D.C. Police Union, two groups that have expressed unease with — if not outright hostility toward — her progressive proposals.
Janeese Lewis George Has Been Meeting With Her CriticsIn recent days, the Democratic nominee for D.C. mayor met with a business organization and the D.C. Police Union.www.notus.orgIn a last-minute pairing, 46-year-old tennis legend Venus Williams played alongside 22-year-old Diana Shnaider at this week’s D.C. Open.
Want to Play Doubles With Venus Williams? The Correct Answer Is Yes.In a last-minute pairing, the 46-year-old tennis legend played alongside 22-year-old Diana Shnaider at this week’s D.C. Open.www.notus.orgGood morning, D.C. In today’s newsletter: 🗓️ Janeese Lewis George meets with campaign foes ⚖️ A veteran sues the National Guard ✈️ And Dulles Airport gets a makeover
JLG Holds Courtwww.notus.orgPresident Trump shared plans on Wednesday for a massive, $22 billion construction and renovation project at Washington Dulles International Airport. https://www.notus.org/trump-white-house/trump-dulles-airport-renovation
Trump Announces $22 Billion Renovation for ‘Impossible’ Dulles Airport“Basic disasters” is how the president described two of the terminals that would be replaced.www.notus.orgThe unidentified thief stole checks from a batch of political donation payments the Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP's PAC mailed in D.C.'s Cleveland Park neighborhood. https://www.notus.org/money/arnold-porter-pac-theft-federal-election-commission
Major D.C. Law Firm Details Theft From Political CommitteeThe Arnold & Porter PAC told federal regulators a thief stole paper checks from mailboxes in Washington’s upscale Cleveland Park neighborhood.www.notus.org🇨🇦 Canadian invasion at the Anthem 🎶 Latin jazz at Glen Echo Park 👑 “Sleeping Beauty” in the woods at Wolf Trap Here’s what to do in D.C. this weekend.
What to Do in the D.C. Area This Weekend (July 31)Canadian invasion at the Anthem, Latin jazz at Glen Echo Park, and “Sleeping Beauty” in the woods at Wolf Trap.www.notus.orgAt a Tuesday evening press conference with Commanders head coach Dan Quinn, general manager Adam Peters said he feels comfortable with the 11 receivers Washington has on the roster.
As Training Camp Begins, Commanders Say They Are ‘Happy' With ReceiversDespite months of speculation about Brandon Aiyuk and others, GM Adam Peters said the team is satisfied with its weapons.www.notus.orgGood morning, D.C. In today’s newsletter: 🚔 A D.C. police probe 💰 An unsigned budget ⚾ And the return of Max Scherzer
'Systemic Breakdown'https://www.notus.orgwww.notus.orgWhat does $1.2 million get you in the D.C. area? We found listings in the District, Maryland and Virginia that fit the bill.
What $1.2 Million Gets You in D.C., Maryland and VirginiaOur weekly column compares home listings across the metro area.www.notus.orgA new report from D.C.’s inspector general found that the city’s police department policies around crime data are outdated or incomplete.
Inspection Finds ‘Systemic Breakdown' in D.C Police's Crime ReportingA new report from the city's inspector general found that the department's policies around crime data are outdated or incomplete.www.notus.orgFriends and former teammates say the Commander’s new, 30-year-old coordinator is just the man to lead an offense.
Commanders’ David Blough Has Been Preparing for This Moment His Whole LifeFriends and former teammates say Washington’s new, 30-year-old coordinator is just the man to lead an offense.www.notus.orgMax Scherzer, more than any active player, is a reminder of very good days in Washington, of moments and seasons that will stretch into forever.
Max Scherzer Is Still in the Fight. These Nats Are, Too.Five years after his trade kicked off the Nationals' rebuild, the World Series hero returned to his former home.www.notus.org