DC braces for $1B deficit

Prosecutors Demoted In Political Purge

U.S. Attorney Ed Martin demoted seven senior D.C. prosecutors to entry-level positions, wiping out office leadership. The prosecutors were targeted by President Donald Trump and his loyalists for their involvement in the Jan. 6 riot cases. [Washington Post 🔒]

DC Braces For Economic Deficit Post Federal Cuts

Trump administration cuts to the federal workforce are expected to land D.C. in a $1 billion deficit over the next three years. The new report from the city's chief financial officer anticipates a large ripple effect impacting local restaurants, retail, and transportation. [ABC7]

• On top of everything, Congress is considering slashing D.C.’s Medicaid match, which would devastate the city budget. [City Cast DC 🎧]

Bowser Launches DC 2050

Mayor Bowser launched DC 2050 yesterday, the first rewrite of D.C.’s Comprehensive Plan since 2006. The plan is a long-term road map for D.C on everything from housing to investments. Take the DC 2050 Vision Survey or attend an upcoming public hearing to give input. [DC Mayor’s Office]

Virginia is Split on Federal Cuts

Trump’s federal cuts have put Northern Virginia local governments in a budget crunch. About 1 in 8 workers are employed by the government and local legislators are struggling to balance their books while more and more taxpayers are out of a job. [City Cast DC 🎧]

• Meanwhile, in Maryland, Gov. Wes Moore is recruiting laid off federal workers to state jobs. [Washington Post 🔒]