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Congress to Address Funding Deadline, Health Care, Tech

The House and Senate are returning this week with urgent legislative challenges, including averting another government shutdown. Also on the docket: addressing rising health care premiums and considering new rules on AI. [NBC4]

DC Tightens Security After Maduro’s Capture

Following the Trump administration’s seizure of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, D.C. has increased security, including closing streets near the Venezuelan Embassy in Georgetown. Mayor Bowser said the District is working with federal partners to determine any potential impacts to the city. [ABC7]

DC Council Down a Member, Plus Other Resignations

Kenyan McDuffie’s resignation is now in effect, setting up his run for mayor, though he’s yet to officially declare. The D.C. Council will appoint an interim at-large councilmember to serve until the June special election.

• Meanwhile, other D.C. leaders are stepping down this year and more are running for higher office, leaving important and influential spots up for grabs. Here are the local races to watch this year. [X; Hey DC]

Triumphal Arch Construction to Begin Soon

The Trump administration is spearheading major construction projects in D.C. this year, including a proposed “Triumphal Arch” and $54 million toward rehabilitation of landmark foundations. While the arch’s cost remains unclear, the administration says the spending is aimed at revitalizing the city ahead of the country’s 250th anniversary this year. [ABC7; Washington Post]

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