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WATCH: Pop-ups become D.C.’s new path to storefronts

WATCH: Pop-ups become D.C.’s new path to storefronts

by Jasmine Kim | Mar 19, 2026 | Business, Featured

WASHINGTON — From a coffee cart inside the Cannon House Office Building to a pop-up inside a vintage clothing store, Washington entrepreneurs are rethinking how to start a business by turning to temporary setups instead of traditional storefronts. With commercial...
Senators discuss new legislation on foreign financial gifts to American universities, amid national security concerns

Senators discuss new legislation on foreign financial gifts to American universities, amid national security concerns

by Jasmine Kim | Mar 12, 2026 | Featured, National Security, Topics

WASHINGTON — In a debate over the exploitation of American universities by foreign governments, the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions examined what lawmakers described as a “critical national security vulnerability” at Thursday’s hearing....
Supreme Court justices seem skeptical about banning guns for marijuana users

Supreme Court justices seem skeptical about banning guns for marijuana users

by Jasmine Kim | Mar 3, 2026 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court heard oral arguments Monday in United States v. Hemani, and a majority of the justices appeared deeply skeptical that the federal government should prosecute a Texas man for owning a gun, simply because he regularly used marijuana. The...
Watch: Congress debates autonomous vehicle safety as emergency responders prepare for driverless future

Watch: Congress debates autonomous vehicle safety as emergency responders prepare for driverless future

by Jasmine Kim | Feb 19, 2026 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON — As lawmakers on Capitol Hill weigh how quickly autonomous vehicles should be allowed on American roads, one critical issue remains unresolved: ensuring driverless cars can safely navigate around firefighters, EMTs, and police during emergencies.  With...
Watch: Protesters “walk out” in D.C. and nationwide, rally against fascism and threats to democracy

Watch: Protesters “walk out” in D.C. and nationwide, rally against fascism and threats to democracy

by Jasmine Kim | Jan 22, 2026 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON — Hundreds of people walked out of work and school Tuesday, gathering at Pershing Park near the White House, as part of the Free D.C. Walkout Against Fascism — a nationwide day of action that organizers say is meant to confront what they describe as growing...
Watch: Federal workers rally at Capitol, urge Senate to pass Protect America’s Workforce Act

Watch: Federal workers rally at Capitol, urge Senate to pass Protect America’s Workforce Act

by Jasmine Kim | Jan 20, 2026 | Featured, Politics, Topics

WASHINGTON — Federal workers from across the country gathered outside the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, calling on the Senate to take up the Protect America’s Workforce Act — legislation they say is essential to restoring union rights stripped away under a recent...

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