DOD Establishes Strategic and Critical Materials Board of Directors January 6, 2025 Washington, D.C. – The Department of Defense (DOD) has established a new Strategic and Critical Materials Board of Directors (SCMBOD) to oversee the development and implementation of a comprehensive strategy to address the challenges associated with the acquisition and use of strategic and … Read more
Guantanamo Bay Detainee Transfer Announced January 6, 2025 The Department of Defense announced today that a detainee held at the Guantanamo Bay detention facility has been transferred to the custody of his home country. The detainee, who was not identified, had been held at Guantanamo Bay for more than 20 years. He was one of … Read more
Mayor Bowser Declares Snow Emergency, Hosts Press Conference on District’s Snow Preparations Washington, D.C. (January 5, 2025) – Mayor Muriel Bowser today declared a snow emergency for the District of Columbia, effective immediately. The declaration authorizes the District to take necessary steps to ensure the safety and well-being of residents and visitors during the expected … Read more
Mayor Bowser Announces DC Public Schools Closure Due to Snow and Cold Weather Emergencies Washington, DC – On Friday, January 5, 2023, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that DC Public Schools (DCPS) will be closed on Monday, January 6, due to a Snow Emergency and Cold Weather Emergency. The closure will affect all DCPS students, staff, … Read more
White House Statement on Bills Signed: H.R. 670, H.R. 1318, H.R. 2997, H.R. 3391, H.R. 5103, H.R. 5443, H.R. 5887, H.R. 6062, H.R. 6395, H.R. 6492, H.R. 6852, H.R. 7158, H.R. 7180, H.R. 7365, H.R. 7385, H.R. 7417, H.R. 7507, H.R. 7508 January 5, 2025 Today, the White House announced that President Biden signed into … Read more
Biden Signs Women’s Suffrage National Monument Location Act Washington, D.C. – On January 5, 2025, President Joe Biden signed the Women’s Suffrage National Monument Location Act into law. The act establishes the Women’s Suffrage National Monument in Seneca Falls, New York, the birthplace of the women’s suffrage movement in the United States. The monument will … Read more
Magic Johnson, O’s owner Rubenstein receive Presidential Medal of Freedom By Mark Feinsand January 4, 2025 WASHINGTON — Magic Johnson and Orioles owner Peter Angelos were among 17 people awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Joe Biden on Wednesday. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the nation’s highest civilian honor, presented to individuals … Read more
Blue Jays have made contract offer to Santander (report) The Toronto Blue Jays have made a contract offer to free-agent outfielder Trey Mancini, according to a report from Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Mancini, 31, is coming off a strong season with the Baltimore Orioles, where he hit .293/.364/.519 with 18 home runs … Read more
White House Issues Executive Order on Order of Succession Within Office of Management and Budget Date: 2025-01-04 02:20 Source: The White House Article Title: Executive Order on Providing an Order of Succession Within the Office of Management and Budget Summary: The White House has issued an Executive Order establishing an order of succession within the … Read more
White House Releases Executive Order on Succession in Department of Homeland Security January 4, 2025 The White House has published an executive order titled “Providing an Order of Succession Within the Department of Homeland Security” on January 4, 2025. The order establishes a clear line of succession for the position of Secretary of Homeland Security … Read more