A Black community in Louisiana faces a future without a champion in Congress after redistrictingSCOTLANDVILLE, La. (AP) — If you cross the Mississippi River on the Huey P. Long-O.K. Allen Bridge, pass the Exxon Refinery, then head north for a few minutes,WTOP2d agoWhole story →BuildJusticelouisiana redistricting
Ethiopian federal forces retake Mekelle airport from Tigrayan fighters, residents sayNAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Ethiopian federal forces have retaken the airport in Mekelle, the capital of the northern Tigray region, according to people in the city wWTOP3d agoWhole story →BuildSecuritytigray conflict escalation
Montgomery County Planning Board supports council bill that waives fees, relaxes requirements for accessory dwelling unitsMontgomery County is moving to make it easier to rent and less expensive to build accessory dwelling units (ADUs), with the Planning Board showing support on Thursday for proposed legislation that would waive permitting fees for affordable units and remove the owner-occupancy requirement.WTOP3d agoWhole story →Buildmontgomery county adu legislation
$7.5B plan for California science agency free from Trump’s influence will go to votersCalifornia could create its own multi-billion-dollar science and health research agency under a bill signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom Wednesday, helping to fill a gaWTOP4d agoWhole story →HealthTechnologycalifornia science agency bill signing
DC community concerned that Trump’s golf plans could affect popular roadway used by bicyclists, runnersThere are questions about the future of Ohio Drive in D.C. after The Washington Post reported that President Donald Trump has been floating the idea of making changes to the roadway so the East Potomac Golf Links could stretch to the nearby water's edge.WTOP4d agoWhole story →BuildPlanetDonald Trumpohio drive golf course plans
NFL’s Goodell meets with Illinois governor as the Bears continue pursuit of new stadiumNFL Commissioner Roger Goodell met with Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and the leadership of the state's General Assembly on Thursday, adding another wrinkle to theWTOP4d agoWhole story →BuildJB Pritzkerchicago bears stadium pursuit
Thousands of immigrants in Maryland to lose Medicaid coverage under HR 1Treatments for cancer, diabetes and other conditions could be disrupted for up to 4,500 Maryland residents who will no longer qualify for Medicaid under a federal rule that takes effect Thursday that will disqualify people for Medicaid based on immigration status.WTOP5d agoWhole story →HealthJusticeHR 1medicaid rule change
Senate reaches bipartisan deal on permitting bill to speed approvals of new energy projectsWASHINGTON (AP) — Senators from both parties said Wednesday they have reached a bipartisan deal on legislation aimed at speeding up permitting reviews for new eWTOP6d agoWhole story →BuildPlanetpermitting bill deal
Takeaways from the AP’s story about the Trump administration’s effort to end ‘Housing First’President Donald Trump's administration is shifting federal policy and dollars away from the “Housing First” approach that's been the heart of federal homelessnWTOP6d agoWhole story →HealthBuildhousing first policy shift
