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Trump Directs Federal Agencies To Move Out of DC

Federal agencies have until mid-April to submit proposals on how they will relocate outside the DMV, according to the Trump administration's most recent memo. The directive, meant to eliminate "waste" and "bloat," says agencies should plan to move to a less costly part of the country. The move could have potentially devastating impacts on D.C.'s economy, where nearly 25% of jobs are federal.

• Despite it all, city officials seem optimistic that empty government buildings could be repurposed into new neighborhoods, especially in SW. [City Cast DC 🎧]

WaPo Editor Resigns Over Editorial Shift

The Washington Post’s opinion editor David Shipley resigned after the publication's owner Jeff Bezos announced that it would publish daily opinion articles on the editorial “pillars” of personal liberties and free markets. He also said any viewpoints opposing those pillars will be excluded. [CNN]

New Air Traffic Rules Cause Delays at DCA

Stricter air traffic rules imposed after the deadly mid-air collision at DCA mean flights are disrupted every time President Trump boards Marine One. When he left on a trip to Florida on Feb. 14, almost 30 planes bound for DCA were kept circling in the sky. [Washington Post 🔒]

• Like most things in D.C., proximity to power really complicates policies at DCA. [City Cast DC 🎧]

Real Housewives Star Sentenced For DUI

“Real Housewives of Potomac” TV personality Karen Huger got a year of jail time for drunk driving. The 61-year-old star crashed her Maserati in Maryland last year. The crash was even featured on the show itself. [Washington Post 🔒]

Metro Ridership Marks 5-Year High

Metro ridership is booming as more and more federal workers return to the office. This week has seen some of the system’s busiest days since before the pandemic and service increases on several lines are in the works for summer. [NBC4]

• More people on Metro means more people flouting the unwritten rules of etiquette. [City Cast DC 🎧]

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