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Wednesday, May 1

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House Republicans look to intervene in D.C.’s response to GWU encampment

“We want to ensure that the Washington police is working with campus police to ensure the safety of Jewish students,” said House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.).

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Comer calls hearing to grill DC mayor, police over GWU protests

thehill.com

House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chair James Comer (R-Ky.) on Wednesday announced a hearing set for May 8 focused on the pro-Palestinian protests at the George Washington University (GWU), calling Washington, D.C., Mayor…

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'Election interference': GOP senator launches push to shut down noncitizen voting in DC elections

www.foxnews.com

Legislation introduced by a Republican lawmaker would require citizenship for Washington, D.C., residents to vote in municipal elections, after a legislative change in the city.

DC/Dox Film Festival Unveils Second Annual Lineup (EXCLUSIVE)

variety.com

DC/Dox has unveiled the lineup for its second annual edition, which takes place in Washington, D.C., from June 13-16. The documentary festival will kick things off with “Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story,” the Warner Bros. Discovery…

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Michelle Obama surprises high school students in DC on College Signing Day

thehill.com

Former First Lady Michelle Obama surprised high school students from Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia to celebrate College Signing Day and their decision to pursue higher education. “Look, on a day when so much is about looking…

Tuesday, Apr 30

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Feds to Vacate Historic D.C. Building in Bid to Reduce Real Estate Footprint

commercialobserver.com

For over 100 years, the historic Liberty Loan Building has served as a landmark along the Tidal Basin in Washington, D.C. Built as a temporary wartime structure during World War 1, the “tempo”-style space has been home to various bond- and…

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GOP lawmakers say DC should shut down George Washington U. protest as students continue

www.nbcwashington.com

Two Republican members of the U.S. House of Representatives criticized D.C.’s mayor and police department for allowing pro-Palestinian protests to continue at the George Washington University.

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Nigerian Center joins Passport DC to celebrate Nigerian culture in Washington D.C

www.businessamlive.com

Onome Amuge The Nigerian Center will be showcasing the rich culture and traditions of Nigeria as part of Passport D.C.’s annual Around the World Embassy Tour. Taking place on Saturday, May 4th at the University of the District of…

Pro-Gaza Protesters Vandalize GW University Campus, Desecrate George Washington Statue with Anti-American Graffiti – VIDEO

Young radical leftists vandalized the George Washington statue at George Washington University in Washington DC on Monday.

Inside José Andrés’ D.C. Restaurant The Bazaar, Opened After He First Left the Project Over Trump

José Andrés is a renowned name globally, as well as locally in Washington’s DMV (District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia) area. Ambassadors, civil servants, businessmen, tourists, locals and celebrities — including Rob Reiner, Paris…

Lawmakers question D.C. police for not moving on GW protesters

www.washingtonpost.com

Two members of Congress threatened legislative action after D.C. police decline to break up a pro-Palenstinian encampment at George Washington University.

Anti-Israel Protesters Vandalize George Washington Statue on GWU Campus

www.breitbart.com

Anti-Israel protesters vandalized a statue of George Washington on the George Washington University (GWU) campus in Washington, DC.

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Bon Appétit: The 10 Best French Restaurants in Washington, DC

www.insidehook.com

As such a global and transitory city, there’s no shortage of international food options throughout DC. But it certainly feels like you can throw a stone and hit a really impressive French restaurant without much effort. Post-pandemic, it…

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D.C. police just schooled a university on freedom of speech rights

www.washingtonpost.com

While police across America roil campuses with clashes and arrests, D.C. police refused to listen to George Washington University’s request to intervene.

Monday, Apr 29

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Exclusive – Sen. Cotton to D.C. Mayor Bowser: Let Cops Clear Leftist Protests at George Washington University

www.breitbart.com

Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR) is pressuring the mayor of Washington, DC, Democrat Muriel Bowser, to get out of the way of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) and let cops clear the rowdy leftist protesters off the campus of George Washington…

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Inside the Ninth Annual Bytes & Bylines Reception in Washington, D.C.

The 2024 White House Correspondents Dinner weekend kicked off with an evening at the residence of the Irish Ambassador drew power players to celebrate journalism and kick off the White House Correspondents Dinner weekend.

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Israel-Hamas war protest at George Washington University grows to 200; university barriers dismantled

www.nbcwashington.com

Protesters removed barriers around a pro-Palestinian encampment at the George Washington University in D.C. overnight Monday as officials try to push out demonstrators accused of disturbing life on campus, the university said in a mass…

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A DC center is helping marginalized communities get cancer screenings

wtop.com

The George Washington University Cancer Center wants people, especially minorities, to resume their regular routines of getting screenings.

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Breaking: Rioting Pro-Hamas Students Tear Down Barricades at George Washington University Just Blocks From White House; Palestinian Flag and Keffiyeh Draped on Statue of Nation’s First President

Several hundred pro-Hamas students, angered by an attempted arrest of a protester by police, rioted at George Washington University overnight, located a few blocks west of the White House in Washington, D.C.

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Rangers shrug off a mugging in DC, sweep Capitals from playoffs

prohockeynews.com

In Washington, DC, the Capitals played their final card, a mugging, on Sunday, and it blew up in their face as the New York Rangers hung a 4-2 loss on the Caps to sweep their first round series, 4-0, 1The … Continue reading →