A couple of weeks ago, a group of mommas spread a little holiday cheer through downtown DC. Merry Christmas! 🎄 📍: CityCenter DC

Watching CBS News become a shell of itself in real time is so sad.

“If the standard for airing a story becomes "the government must agree to be interviewed," then the government effectively gains control over the 60 Minutes broadcast. We go from an investigative powerhouse to a stenographer for the state.” - Sharyn Alfonsi, a correspondent who worked on the story

The Kennedy Center is a memorial to JFK. What sane living person tries to add their name to a MEMORIAL?! This is peak narcissistic behavior. And we need to stop giving the enablers a pass. What’s next? The Trump-Lincoln Memorial? www.washingtonpost.com/entertainmen...

Today, Tzedek DC testified in support of the Medical Debt Mitigation Amendment Act introduced by @chenderson.bsky.social. The bill comes from recommendations made in our report "More Than a Band-Aid" and builds on the District's historic cancellation of $42 million in medical debt last year.

Happening now: Committee on Health hearing on medical debt legislation ⬇️

May the light bring you and yours joy, peace, warmth! Happy Hanukkah, DC!

Our policy analyst Chris Gamble got a big shout out today for bringing a concrete solution to an urgent budget issue! Creating a 988 fee will ensure predictable funding as DC works to enhance its crisis response system. Thank you @chenderson.bsky.social for introducing this important bill.

Busy week upcoming for the Council’s Committee on Health. ⬇️ More details here: lims.dccouncil.gov/hearings/

Today we cut the ribbon on the Fort Dupont Ice Arena in Ward 7. Yet another beautiful project delivered by DGS & DPR. Of course, we had to take the ice for a spin. Had a blast and so can you! Check out the programming schedule.

No one voted for Celine??

The boat was split in half. They were clinging to a capsized PORTION Cotton: "I saw two survivors trying to flip a boat -- loaded with drugs, bound for the United States -- back over, so they could stay in the fight"

Happening now: Committee on Health hearing on changes to Medicaid & Alliance program ⬇️

Did anyone at all ask the simple but very important question: with what money?

Interesting: @chenderson.bsky.social has a new bill that would make it a criminal offense in D.C. to distribute images, videos, and recordings that were manipulated using AI to include nudity or sexual content. She says it would align D.C. with the federal Take It Down Act.

This all started when Columbia bent the knee first. SMH!

Today’s targeted attack on the National Guardsmen in DC was a senseless act of violence. Grateful for the response of first responders, who swiftly detained the suspect. My prayers are with the victims, their loved ones, and their fellow Guardsmen.

@mayorbowser.dc.gov has navigated the District through various challenges during her historic three terms. Public service is not easy, and to do it as an ANC, Councilmember, and Mayor — we salute you, Mayor Bowser, on your successes & appreciate your service to your hometown!

Orgs like Food and Friends DC are so important during the holiday season. Part of my team and I volunteered there this afternoon to help with prep for their epic Thanksgiving deliveries of medically tailored meals & groceries. #foodismedicine

While the construction of Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center is complete, the hospital is still not 100% operational. Outpatient services like OB & family clinics and speciality services were promised and has been delayed. My Committee’s oversight continues: www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...

Dept of Education new proposed rules on what’s considered a “professional” degree removed nearly all post-baccalaureate nursing programs. This will limit access to student aid. We have a workforce shortage. Who do they think trains nurses?! www.aacnnursing.org/news-data/al...

Important reminder for DC tenants: applications for emergency rental assistance open tomorrow at 9am. This year, all applications will be made by appointment only. You can make an appointment by calling the Virginia Williams Center at 202-507-6666 starting at 9am or by visiting 64 New York Ave NE.

House Dems should be focused on this — DoD trying to normalize troops on American streets — not trying to reinstate a cash bail policy in DC that hasn’t been in effect for 3 decades.

Democrats in Congress: Hold the line. Do not back these bills that jeopardize DC’s right to govern itself. DC is a testing ground for tactics that MAGA will try across the country. Vote NO, and focus on helping struggling families afford health care.

"When an off-camera female reporter... began to ask if there was anything 'incriminating' in the Epstein emails, Trump pointed a finger in her face. 'Quiet. Quiet, Piggy,' he said menacingly." Tell me again how it's women who are ruining the workplace? people.com/donald-trump...

The use of GLP-1s for unapproved purposes is surging. Use for substance use disorder is one I hadn’t heard yet. The possibilities & effects of GLP-1s are ripe for research and clinical trials right now.

This week was jammed packed & I’m so thrilled I got to end it with officiating my first wedding today! DC issued more than 600 marriage licenses during the federal government shutdown thanks to my LOVE Emergency Amdt Act. Congratulations to all the happy couples!

Reminder: Due to the Veterans Day holiday yesterday, DC DPW collections are sliding one day for the rest of the week.

Why the ACA subsidies matter for DC: ➡️ Over 4300 individuals & small biz have lower premiums due to this tax credit ➡️ They saved on avg $741/month (nearly $9K/yr) ➡️ It’s estimated that ACA enrollees will see out-of-pocket premiums increase by 114% without the tax credits

Help me with this logic — we’ve given them everything so now they definitely will come talk to us about the thing they already said they definitely won’t vote for?? Senator, respectfully, y’all look crazy.

Without significant wrangling, this is the same group who would’ve voted Aye 48hrs into the shutdown. I’m surprised they last nearly 40 days. But to go this long and get absolutely nothing concrete on the one thing you messaged this shutdown around — healthcare — is wild to me.

A “promised” vote on the ACA subsidies *check article for the 10x* … in DECEMBER?!?! 🤨

Trump admin tells states to 'immediately undo' steps to fund November SNAP benefits This is madness. States and their processors were loaded & READY on Friday because the need is so great. Undo-ing it now?! Nah. www.npr.org/2025/11/09/n...

I need to emphasize what I say down-thread: this is a temporary, procedural move known as an administrative stay issued in haste by Justice Jackson. Little to nothing should be read into this ruling for how SCOTUS might ultimately rule on SNAP—either way.

The Committee on Health will be having a joint hearing with the Committee on Human Services today at 11:00am on Behavioral Health Supports in Local Housing Voucher Programs. Watch it here: m.youtube.com/@cmfrumin/stre…

You cannot write the story of the NYC Mayors race without talking about Eric Adams selling out to Trump to get out of going to jail. That started all of this!

Election Night when I’m not on the ballot. 😆

Happy Election Day, voters in 39 states! There are over 50,000 state and local races and ballot measures on the ballot today. All politics are local. These races matter! 📍Find your polling place & learn what’s on your ballot at WhenWeAllVote.org

🍂Leaf collection for Section A begins today! Make sure your leaves are at the curb or treebox so DPW crews can collect. Not sure if you’re in Section A? Find your section and schedule with the Leaf Tracker at dpw.dc.gov/leaf.

Only about a third of the Trump interview aired on "60 Minutes." CBS has published the transcript of the complete interview here —> www.cbsnews.com/news/read-fu...

States and local governments are facing lots of challenges due to this federal govt shutdown. And in the midst of inaction by the White House & Congress, DC will use local funds to ensure that SNAP and WIC benefits continue for residents in November. mayor.dc.gov/release/mayo...

Next week, on Nov. 5, the Committee on Health will host a roundtable on the future of the School-Based Behavioral Health program. The Committee required DBH to develop a plan to revamp & improve the program. That report can be found here: lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/...

Watch the Committee on Health hearing on the PrEP DC Act of 2025 & the Community Health Amendment Act of 2025 here: www.youtube.com/live/IYhgXfF...

One year ago. NYT Editorial Board was spot on.

Air traffic control isn’t getting paid. VA doctors working without pay. Farmers going bankrupt due to tariffs. SNAP/WIC benefits about to be cut off. Health insurance premiums slated to skyrocket. But sure let’s build a $300 million ballroom & bailout Argentina. Where are the ads?!

FINALLY the Grocery Access Pilot (GAP) program the Committee on Health created and funded is live! Grateful to DC Health, Instacart, & Martha’s Table for their partnership. www.instacart.com/company/poli...

That’s over $3300 per square foot. Ask developers/builders. They will tell you that’s crazy.

Building a ballroom while SNAP & WIC payments are about to get cut off and health insurance premiums skyrocket is crazy. If Dems aren’t running ads by Wednesday….

That leaves 2 schools left. Vanderbilt would be crazy to do it. I know U of Texas wants to, but having to freeze tuition for FIVE years with no corresponding increase in state funding would be foolish.

SNAP benefits for 42 million Americans will not go out as planned November 1 if the shutdown continues.