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Trump backpedals probationary employee cuts
March 5, 2025 · Kaela
Hey, neighbor. With everything going in D.C. lately, we all need a stiff drink. And because who knows what the future holds, let’s make it budget. Ann Limpert, food editor for the Washingtonian, tells us the most underrated happy hours for after work … or a long day of job hunting.
What's CITY Talking About?
Trump Seeks To Sell DC Federal Properties
President Trump is looking to put 443 “non-core” federal buildings up for sale, over 40% of which is located in D.C. Specifically, the administration wants to sell agency headquarters for the FBI, Labor, Justice, Agriculture, Energy, and Veterans Affairs departments. [Bloomberg]
- Some D.C. planners want to use this curveball to build a new neighborhood in Southwest. [City Cast DC]
Steven Starr Restaurant Opens Amidst Protest
The Occidental, Steven Starr’s much-awaited glam revival of the Willard Hotel restaurant, opens tonight. Restaurant union supporters are planning a picket line outside. [Washingtonian, X]
DC Drops Jan 6. Damages Case
The D.C. Attorney General’s Office is dropping its years-old case against leaders of the Jan 6. riot saying they need to commit the resources elsewhere. The case sought millions in damages from the Proud Boys, Oathkeepers, and others for terrorizing the District. [WUSA9]
Trump Backpedals Probationary Employee Cuts
The Trump administration reversed its directive to fire probationary employees yesterday, after thousands were already let go. The sudden switch comes after a federal judge blocked the administration from ordering agencies to carry out mass firings of federal employees. [The Guardian]
Dulles Sets New Passenger Record
Dulles Airport set a new all-time record for the most passengers. Over 27.25 million passengers used the airport in 2024, topping the previous record set in 2005. [FFX Now]
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What To Do
Wednesday, March 5
- 🍝 Cookbook Talk: Super Italian | 7 p.m.| $25 | Chinatown
- 🧘♀️ Yoga Classes: Anacostia Arts Center | 6 p.m.| Free | Anacostia
- 📙 Author Talk: “Saving Five” | 7:30 p.m.| Free | Downtown
- 🎲 Board Game Speed Dating | 7 p.m.| $30 | Alexandria
Thursday, March 6
- 🎛️ Phillips after 5: Techno Takeover | 5 - 8:30 p.m. | $20 | Dupont
- 🎞️ Wild & Scenic Film Festival | 6 - 9:30 p.m. | $30 | Miracle Theater
- 🌇 Capital Jewish Museum After Sunset: Purim | 6 - 9 p.m. | $12+ | Judiciary Square
- 📚 Folger Book Club: “The Tower” | 6:30 p.m. | Free | Virtual
- 🎤 Author Talk: Molly Yeh | 7 p.m. | $12+ | Penn Quarter
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