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Trump International Airport? Bill Introduced By Republicans Would Rename Dulles In Virginia Trump International Airport? Bill Introduced By Republicans Would Rename Dulles In Virginia
Trump International Airport? Bill Introduced By Republicans Would Rename Dulles In Virginia Could major changes be coming at Dulles International Airport in Virginia?  A bill has been introduced by Republicans in the House of Representatives proposing that Washington Dulles International Airport be designated as the "Donald J. Trump International Airport."  The airport was originally named for former Secretary of State John Foster Dulles in 1962. This week, North Carolina Rep. Addison McDowell proposed a fresh change in the wake of Trump's second election. We all know everything @realDonaldTrump touches turns to gold. Let’s Make Dulles Great Again. https://t.co/eJHLq…

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by Zak Failla
Politics
Bill To Deport Unauthorized Immigrants Charged With Minor Crimes Passes House Bill To Deport Unauthorized Immigrants Charged With Minor Crimes Passes House
Bill To Deport Unauthorized Immigrants Charged With Minor Crimes Passes House The House of Representatives passed its first bill of the year on Tuesday, Jan. 7, a border security measure requiring the detention and deportation of unauthorized immigrants charged with theft-related crimes, including shoplifting and burglary. Named the Laken Riley Act in honor of a 22-year-old Georgia college student killed in February, 2024 by a Venezuelan migrant, the legislation received bipartisan support, in a 264-159 vote.  All Republicans and 48 Democrats backed the measure. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) stated that the Senate will consider the bill as early as Fr…

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by Joe Lombardi
Sports
'It's A Good Day:' President Biden Signs Bill Granting DC Control Of RFK Stadium Site 'It's A Good Day:' President Biden Signs Bill Granting DC Control Of RFK Stadium Site
'It's A Good Day:' President Biden Signs Bill Granting DC Control Of RFK Stadium Site President Joe Biden made it official on Monday afternoon, signing the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium Campus Revitalization Act, giving DC long-term control of the federally-owned campus.  Under the bill, the District will have a 99-year lease at the site, allowing for retail, housing, and recreational developments, though it wasn't alway smooth sailing for lawmakers. "This moment is the result of years of tireless and strategic advocacy, extraordinary collaboration, and bipartisan leadership," DC Mayor Muriel Bowser said.  "We extend our gratitude to President Biden, Rep…

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by Zak Failla
News
Drone Disruption Shuts Down Runways At NY Airport Drone Disruption Shuts Down Runways At NY Airport
Drone Disruption Shuts Down Runways At NY Airport Runways at a Hudson Valley airport were brought to a halt after drone activity disrupted operations for approximately an hour, prompting New York Gov. Kathy Hochul to escalate calls for immediate federal intervention. Click here for a new, updated story: New Drone Detection System Coming To NY After Incident Forces Airport To Shut Down Hochul said the incident happened in Orange County on Friday, Dec. 13, at Stewart International Airport in New Windsor. “This has gone too far,” Hochul stated, addressing growing concerns over unauthorized drones in sensitive airspace. The incident ma…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Euthanasia Of 'Peanut The Squirrel' Sparks Viral Outrage; Lawmaker Demands Investigation Euthanasia Of 'Peanut The Squirrel' Sparks Viral Outrage; Lawmaker Demands Investigation
Euthanasia Of 'Peanut The Squirrel' Sparks Viral Outrage; Lawmaker Demands Investigation Outrage is swirling after New York wildlife officials seized and later euthanized beloved social media sensation “Peanut” the squirrel. Chemung County resident Mark Longo, of Elmira, took to Instagram Wednesday, Oct 30, telling his 581,000 followers that Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) officers had seized the animal, which he rescued in 2017 after its mother was struck by a car. “Well internet, you WON. You took one of the most amazing animals away from me because of your selfishness,” he wrote. “To the people who called (DEC), there’s a special place in hell for you.” In a…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
'Exceptionally Large Party' In Quiet Neighborhood Draws Attention Of Charles County Sheriff 'Exceptionally Large Party' In Quiet Neighborhood Draws Attention Of Charles County Sheriff
'Exceptionally Large Party' In Quiet Neighborhood Draws Attention Of Charles County Sheriff The Charles County Sheriff's Office is calling on local and state authorities to enact new regulations after a massive party caused mayhem for a quiet neighborhood over the weekend. Patrol officers were called on Saturday night to Inheritance Drive in Brandywine following multiple calls from neighbors regarding "an exceptionally large party, traffic complaints, and disorderly behavior."  The calls to the sheriff's office came at around 7:30 p.m. on June 1.  Upwards of 200 cards were parked on the street and in yards throughout the neighborhood, according to the sheriff's office, …

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by Zak Failla
News
'Jews Not Welcome' Graffiti Apparently Found At Bethesda High School 'Jews Not Welcome' Graffiti Apparently Found At Bethesda High School
'Jews Not Welcome' Graffiti Apparently Found At Bethesda High School A disturbing antisemitic message was found spray painted at a Bethesda high school, according to Maryland government officials. “Jews not welcome” was found graffitied the morning of Saturday, Dec. 17 at Whitman High School, stated State Delegate-elect Joe Vogel. "The only people not welcome in our community are those who perpetrate these recurring anti-semitic hate crimes that have caused fear and pain", continued Vogel. “Jews not welcome” was found graffitied this morning at Whitman High School in Bethesda, Maryland.The only people not welcome in our community are those who perpetrat…

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by Annie DeVoe
News
Bill Honoring Baltimore Officer Keona Holley Moves Through Maryland State Senate Bill Honoring Baltimore Officer Keona Holley Moves Through Maryland State Senate
Bill Honoring Baltimore Officer Keona Holley Moves Through Maryland State Senate A bill honoring a Baltimore Police Officer Keona Holley,  who was unjustly killed in her cruiser at work, is working its way through the Maryland State Senate. Senate Bill 652 would make people ineligible for parole if they are convicted of conspiring, attempting or committing the murder of a police officer. Members of the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee heard testimony about the bill on Tuesday, Mar. 15, WTOP reports.  Holley, 39, was sitting in her patrol car in the 4400 block of Pennington Avenue when she was shot multiple times by  Elliot Knox and Travon Shaw around 1:30 a.m. on…

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by David Cifarelli