Watch Geno gonna start treating Dawn like he treated Pat.

This game has me on the edge of my seat…..

Reminder: Hegseth is probably the least qualified or experienced SecDef in the history of the DoD.

Dealing with rodents requires a multi-pronged approach. This may sound silly, but it’s a good alternative to rodenticides which can harm pets.

Of course. Trip Gabriel, NYT

The federal housing agency wants to shift money away from permanent housing and toward programs that impose sobriety and other conditions. Advocates warn that would push many back into homelessness. n.pr/4coVAgz

Broadcasting war crime plans…..🤨 What was the point of that address? Absolutely no new information. And still no case has been made to justify this war. *whispers* And why didn’t they light the room appropriately?

This reminds me how in 2020 the federal government gave more money to save a *single* airline than it did to the entire childcare sector. 🗣️Childcare is a workforce issue; it’s critical to the economy.

The women’s Final Four is all #1 seeds. That UCONN vs South Carolina rematch on Friday is gonna be a battle. #MarchMadness

Last night at @politicsprose.bsky.social I got to support an old friend Dr. Tikia Hamilton for the release of her book, Nothing Less Than Equality: The Battle over Segregated Education in the Nation’s Capital.  DC history & ed folks: she’s lecturing with @dchistorycenter.bsky.social on Tuesday!

OMG!!!!!!! Incredible UCONN!!!

DC #NoKings march & rally.👇

Spring is here! 🪁There will be road closures today downtown near the National Mall and Tidal Basin for the Cherry Blossom Kite Festival. If you have to go downtown today, metro, biking, walking, scooting is gonna be your best bet to get around.

RAYE’s new album is for those of us who love drama in music. 🥹 It’s for the choir, orchestra, band, & thespian kids! The arrangements?? *chefs kiss* I cannot wait to see her live in April. 🙌🏾

Happening now: Committee on Health hearing on 3 bills related to Medicaid credentialing, prescription drug costs, and food procurement policy ⬇️

I lost my battle with Ticketmaster today. Damn that dynamic pricing! And also my maturity to have limits especially not knowing the day nor the hour when that man’s wife is gonna drop Act III. Adulting. 😩

We spend a lot of time talking to middle schoolers about the dangers of peer pressure & groupthink. Looks like the Senate could use the lesson.

Battle of the Wipes: the Final Update!

This man’s thirst to send other people to war is unhealthy & concerning.

ICE agents are not trained to do airport screenings so their presence isn’t going to help ease wait times. This is all intimidation. Long lines + frustrated passengers + aggressive ICE agents….what could possibly go wrong?

The numbers are crazy!

We’ll never fully realize Vision Zero if removing infrastructure that has significantly decreased accidents becomes the norm. There’s going to be so much activity on the Mall this spring and summer. Removing this bike lane is a dumb move by NPS.

👟It’s Rock and Roll Marathon Day!! Road closures are already in effect. Pack your patience if you plan to drive today OR pick another mode of transit. Good luck to all the runners!🏃🏾‍♀️ See a full list of impacts here: mpdc.dc.gov/release/traf...

Let’s goooooooo Furman!! #marchmadness

DCPS, don’t you get any terrible ideas for next year because this is absurd!

Thanks for having me tonight ANC 5B! Sorry I can’t answer questions in 30 seconds or less. 😂😩😬

Thinking about Powell’s statement in the context of new federal work requirements for SNAP and Medicaid beneficiaries starting. If SNAP work requirements were in effect today, about 17K folks in DC are not in compliance. But if the private sector isn’t creating jobs & gov isn’t hiring, then what?

Last night, my office teamed up with AKA Xi Omega Chapter and @rankthedistrict.bsky.social for a workshop on ranked choice voting. It went so well. Excited to do more of these to make sure voters are educated & prepared!! You can watch the replay here: www.instagram.com/reel/DWAUCoI...

My trash talk continues. Our public waste problem is quickly becoming a public health problem.

“The State Department is considering withholding lifesaving assistance to people with H.I.V. in Zambia as a negotiating tactic to force the government of the southern African country to sign a deal giving the United States more access to its critical minerals.” WTF! 🤬

Removing barriers for individuals to access HIV prevention medications PrEP and PEP was a no brainer. Thank you @cmzparker5.bsky.social and @brookepintodc.bsky.social for your bills on this issue. Proud to assist in getting them over the finish line! www.washingtoninformer.com/prep-dc-amen...

I'd like for schools to bring back textbooks and send them home. These worksheet-based homework packets are missing the mark, especially for parents to try to reinforce how the concept was taught in class. I haven’t done syllable types in DECADES. 😩 Give me a cheat sheet please!

DC folks — as we prepare for the storms today, if you have items on your porch or in backyard that are loose and can easily be lifted, take time to bring them inside or secure them. I’m talking flags, patio cushions, outdoor umbrellas, grills, small plant pots, yard signs, pets, etc.

Nearly 100 years in and finally!! Congrats Autumn Durald Arkapaw!

I love that Ryan Coolger picks his people and rides with them through the genres. Congrats Ludwig Göransson! #Oscars

You better SANG MILES!!!! #Oscars

Hello, March! 😁 Princeton WBB vs Harvard WBB in top left because duh. 😏

Prohibit DC from erecting signage to prevent right turn on red at certain traffic signals?! 9 times out of 10 the locations where these signs are correlate to a pedestrian or cyclist getting hit by a vehicle. But this is what this Congress wants to spend time on??

Costco members get discounted pricing on everything from gasoline to rotisserie chickens. And now, that list includes affordable fertility care too. Members can now get fertility medications of up to 80% at the Costco pharmacy. www.glamour.com/story/costco...

Watched Paradise episode 5 on Monday night. Still engaged in very deep convos with friends about what we experienced and what happens next. One of the best shows out right now.

If I could vote in the upcoming mayoral primary, I would be asking candidates about talent. What qualities would they look for in a City Administrator? Budget Director? Will they recruit directors from outside DC? Who manages the day-to-day operations of city services and agencies is crucial.

Classical education: The feds are getting more involved in how D.C.’s public schools look 51st.news/dc-schools-f...

"What books would you have read that would have informed your decision on what grants to cancel based on DEI?" "There were no books."

Per CBO in February, the Pell Grant program is facing a $5.4 billion funding gap for FY2026 and nearly $11.5 billion for FY2027.

When you read a summary of all the news from the day and then realize it’s only Tuesday….

If tis the season for long-delayed reports/regs to come out, I have a list of some others we’ve been waiting for: - Child Fatality Review Reports 2021-2025 - Certified Nurse Aide Regs (waiting since 2024) - Annual SYEP Evaluation ‘24 & ‘25 Just to name a few…

Shout out to the Furman MBB on winning the SoCon Championship!!!! Let’s go dancing!!!!!! 💪🏾

“You better get their slippers sized, because this could be the Cinderella in March!”

It never feels like enough time to cover all the things on The Politics Hour. Below are some clips of my convo with Kojo and Tom last week. You can listen to the full interview here: wamu.org/show/the-pol...