Thousands protest Trump's 'anti-democratic actions'

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Ward 8 Special Election Date

Ward 8 residents will vote for a new councilmember in a special election on July 15. DC Council expelled Trayon White from the position for committing ethics violations. [X]

• Related: This was DC Council’s first time ever expelling a member. And not everyone is happy about it. [City Cast DC 🎧]

Thousands Protest Trump Firings

Demonstrators gathered at the Capitol Reflecting Pool on Monday, despite cold and high winds, to urge Congress to take action against the Trump administration. Protesters accuse President Trump of taking "anti-democratic and illegal actions," including mass firings of thousands of probationary employees this weekend, many in D.C. [NPR, Washington Post 🔒]

Isa Rae Cancels Kennedy Center Performance

Actress Issa Rae canceled her performance at the Kennedy Center after President Trump declared himself chairman. She said the takeover infringes on the center’s values. Shonda Rhimes, Ben Folds, and other celebrities have also left posts at the institution. [NYTimes 🔒]

National Harbor Youth Curfew

A new youth curfew went into effect at National Harbor last Friday. It lasts from 5 p.m. to 5 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays for anyone under the age of 18. [WTOP]

Best Ways to Beat DC’s Winter Blues

Not to be dramatic, but this might just be the longest winter of our lives. We’re on a mission to get out there and remember why we love living in D.C. again. We think this bingo card will help.

How many can you check off before spring?

🗣️ Let us know if you get bingo and we’ll give you a shoutout!

P.S. More winter blues-busting ideas for you here. [City Cast DC 🎧]

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