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The crown jewel of D.C. golf is stuck in purgatory — and no one knows when to expect the bulldozers.
A dispatch from East Potomac.
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A dispatch from East Potomac.
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Interesting piece from @Sam4TR on Ruben Gallego's efforts to test his political appeal beyond Arizona and what it might mean for 2028.
I shared some thoughts on what Democrats can learn from his approach to reaching working people. A few takeaways:
washingtonsun.com/national/ruben…
I shared some thoughts on what Democrats can learn from his approach to reaching working people. A few takeaways:
washingtonsun.com/national/ruben…
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WHILE YOU WAIT FOR RETURNS: read @Sam4TR on Ruben Gallego's midterm politicking, a test of his brand ahead of 2028 washingtonsun.com/national/ruben…
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New: Sen. Ruben Gallego tests his political blueprint ahead of a potential presidential run.
I went on his final pre-midterms tour to see if the message was resonating with voters.
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I went on his final pre-midterms tour to see if the message was resonating with voters.
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In a liberal town, the Democratic mayor was called a ‘total fascist.” Critics said she hated kids, that a redevelopment project was racist.
How did this happen? How did it affect people’s willingness to run for office? I went to Northampton to find out washingtonsun.com/national/north…
How did this happen? How did it affect people’s willingness to run for office? I went to Northampton to find out washingtonsun.com/national/north…
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This story gets to the core of why we love predictions:
Ahead of the midterms, I profiled Allan Lichtman for @washingtonian. We talked about certainty and fear. washingtonian.com/2026/10/27/the…
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I traveled to Battle Ground, Wash., to see what it’s like when a small town splits over allegations of Christian nationalism.
Read my latest story w @KelleyBFrench for the @washingtonsun washingtonsun.com/national/battl…
Read my latest story w @KelleyBFrench for the @washingtonsun washingtonsun.com/national/battl…
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Commanders fans gotta follow Martenzie, who’s crushing it for @washingtonsun
I know what you want.
Here's my prediction for the Commanders' season.
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Over the winter, Frances Tiafoe spent 6 weeks at his childhood tennis facility in Maryland, hoping to overhaul his game. Occasionally, Tiafoe hit with another pro, a good friend, who has been spending time of his own with someone in D.C... Ben Shelton. washingtonsun.com/sports/frances…
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Love what we’ve built at @washingtonsun , love the incredible talent we’ve brought on, can’t wait for what’s next under The Washington Sun banner ! nytimes.com/2026/09/08/bus…
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🚨Big news: @capitalweather is coming to The Washington Sun, the artist formerly known as NOTUS nytimes.com/2026/09/08/bus…
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On the morning of Feb. 4, Wash Post had almost 800 in newsroom -- NOTUS had 45.
Now, as NOTUS become Washington Sun, there's 110 and growing in the newsroom.
My old shop is half its previous size.
Give us a chance, we are growing and covering the DMV.
nytimes.com/2026/09/08/bus…
Now, as NOTUS become Washington Sun, there's 110 and growing in the newsroom.
My old shop is half its previous size.
Give us a chance, we are growing and covering the DMV.
nytimes.com/2026/09/08/bus…
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For the @NewYorker, I wrote about Oberlin football.
Or, more accurately, I wrote about Oberlin and football, a student newspaper scrap — and how the sport is a reflection of wherever it exists, no exceptions: newyorker.com/culture/the-le…
Or, more accurately, I wrote about Oberlin and football, a student newspaper scrap — and how the sport is a reflection of wherever it exists, no exceptions: newyorker.com/culture/the-le…
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Update: In a letter, the Dept. of Education told Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) that it "provided students and their families with a high level of transparency" in the controversial national civics contest.
The letter, dated Sept. 1, was in response to Murphy's demands for "transparency" from DOE on behalf of Aangad Singh, a contestant whose family questioned the scoring of the competition.
DOE's response mostly reiterated public statements in support of its process and judges.
"One of the clear rules was that the judges’ decisions on student scoring were final judgments that could not be challenged."
The letter did not directly answer Murphy's questions or provide a detailed explanation of why Singh's two disputed answers were scored as incorrect.
Aangad's father Bhalindar sent me a statement:
"We are disappointed that the Department’s response does not substantively address the specific questions and scoring concerns raised by Senator Murphy’s office. Instead, the response largely reiterates the competition process and the finality of the judges’ decisions, while appearing to seek closure of the matter without addressing the underlying issues that prompted the Senator’s inquiry."
DOE did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
The next steps are unclear.
The letter, dated Sept. 1, was in response to Murphy's demands for "transparency" from DOE on behalf of Aangad Singh, a contestant whose family questioned the scoring of the competition.
DOE's response mostly reiterated public statements in support of its process and judges.
"One of the clear rules was that the judges’ decisions on student scoring were final judgments that could not be challenged."
The letter did not directly answer Murphy's questions or provide a detailed explanation of why Singh's two disputed answers were scored as incorrect.
Aangad's father Bhalindar sent me a statement:
"We are disappointed that the Department’s response does not substantively address the specific questions and scoring concerns raised by Senator Murphy’s office. Instead, the response largely reiterates the competition process and the finality of the judges’ decisions, while appearing to seek closure of the matter without addressing the underlying issues that prompted the Senator’s inquiry."
DOE did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
The next steps are unclear.
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There’s a lot we know about the forthcoming Commanders stadium at RFK. One thing we don’t (yet): how anybody will get there.
On the transpo debate dividing city leaders, in @NOTUSMetro
notus.org/metro/commande…
On the transpo debate dividing city leaders, in @NOTUSMetro
notus.org/metro/commande…
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