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Eleanor Holmes Norton’s Son Wishes She Retired Sooner

Today on City Cast DC, we’re hearing from someone who had a unique perspective on Eleanor Holmes Norton’s thinking, even if he didn’t have a lot of control: John Norton, the delegate’s son. John talked with us about what it's like to be a family member of a politician who stays too long — an increasingly common phenomenon nationally, and an excruciating one over the last year for the District. [City Cast DC 🎧]

Senate To Vote on Gov't Funding Today

Following the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, Senate Democrats continue to demand restrictions on ICE and DHS funding and threaten to block government funding, with a vote scheduled today. A partial shutdown appears likely as both parties struggle to reach an agreement before the deadline — but ICE would still operate in a partial government shutdown due to funding from a 2025 GOP law. [Politico / Washington Post 🔒]

Where Are the Snow Plows?!

Days into The Great Ice Burial of 2026, plows have been slow to clear side streets, leaving residents frustrated and stuck. The snow emergency has been extended until 9:30am Friday. Despite the freezing temps, messy roads, and misleading maps, over 600 people signed up to be “Snow Team Heroes” and are helping their neighbors dig out of the mess. [Axios / X]

Prolonged Elevator Outage Traps DC Seniors

Seniors at D.C.’s Museum Square apartments — a 10-story building — have endured over six weeks without elevator service. Many residents who are elderly and low-income say that being trapped indoors has prevented them from attending medical appointments and meeting their daily needs. Despite a court order and city fines, the building’s owners have not provided answers. [Washington Post 🔒]

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