👀 House GOP eyes big DC interventions

GOP Eyes More DC Interventions

House Republicans are back at it. They recently advanced a funding bill that would intervene in more than a dozen D.C. laws, including banning traffic cameras, restricting local spending, and allowing concealed carry on the Metro. [Axios]

Norton Plans To Run Again

D.C. Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton told reporters she plans to run in 2026 for a 19th term. But her staff keep walking the claim back. [X]

• At 88, many are concerned about Norton’s ability to fight for D.C. at a critical time, citing frequent absences and lack of action. [City Cast DC 🎧]

Yes, Your Commute Is Getting Worse

D.C. just dethroned Los Angeles as the city with the worst traffic — congrats to us! Our average commute time is 33.4 minutes, the longest in the U.S., according to a study by Consumer Affairs. [Consumer Affairs]

Back Into Swamp Weather

I hope you enjoyed our one nice day of summer yesterday because it’s all you're going to get. We’re returning to heat indexes over 100 this weekend. Capital Weather Gang explains what’s coming and why it's been so bad. [City Cast DC 🎧]

So, you claim you’re a foodie? How well do you really know D.C.’s food scene? We chatted with two of the city’s premier food journalists – Jessica Sidman and Ann Limpert – to test them on the past and present of Washington culinary life. How do you match up?