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Robert Aderholt highlights federal funding for Alabama and addresses D.C. crime concerns
U.S. Congressman Robert Aderholt, who represents Alabama’s 4th district, highlighted federal investments and concerns about crime in recent posts on his social media account.On August 13, 2025, Aderholt stated, "I'm proud to ensure that Alabama's...

Democrats Keep Making This Mistake When It Comes to Trump
Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. On Monday, President Donald Trump announced he was placing Washington, D.C.’s police department under direct federal...

D.C. police chief imposes curfew for juveniles in the Navy Yard area
D.C. police chief imposes curfew for juveniles in the Navy Yard area On Aug. 10, D.C. Police Chief Pamela Smith established a nightly curfew for individuals 17 and under in the Navy Yard area from 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., citing public safety...

The La Petite Flower Festival and Taste of the Market
Written by Jodie Fitz on August 14, 2025. Posted in Food. The Saratoga Farmers’ market is partnering with Prestwick Chase at Saratoga, Adirondack Trust Company and MVP to bring the 2nd Annual, 2025 La Petite Flower Festival and Taste of the market...

Why Trump’s exaggerated claims of an 'emergency' in D.C. sound so eerily familiar
The president says he’s facing an emergency situation. Citing a handful of anecdotes and some flimsy statistics, he claims unprecedented powers, daring Congress and the courts to challenge him. If he gets away with it, he goes further. This week,...

Founder And Owner Of Washington-Based Water Machine Manufacturer And Two Companies Charged In $275 Million Fraud Scheme
(MENAFN- Newsfile Corp) Washington, D.C.--(Newsfile Corp. - August 14, 2025) - The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged Ryan Wear, of Marysville, Washington, and his entities, Water Station Management LLC and Creative Technologies,...

Governor praises Virginia’s economy, dismissing Democrats’ concerns over Medicaid and job cuts
Gov. Glenn Youngkin defended the shape that Virginia’s economy is in. RICHMOND, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) — Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin said Thursday that Virginia’s economy is thriving after ending its fiscal year with high revenues, a...

Cal Thomas: Washington, D.C.: Then and now
I was born in Washington, D.C., at the end of 1942. Growing up in the suburbs there was so little crime it made the front page in the city’s three newspapers. Today, unless someone who works on Capitol Hill is murdered, or associated with a...

6 Best Car Insurance Companies in Washington State in 2025
This article offers the information you need about car insurance in Washington. It identifies the best choices among the insurers who write policies in the Evergreen State, as well as detailing the car insurance you’re required to carry there....

Man Allegedly Hurls Sandwich at Fed Agent in D.C., Finds Out That Was Unwise
The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. President Donald Trump has delegated federal agents to assist in fighting crime in D.C. as part of his move to help clean up the city....

Discounty: How to Get High Customer Approval Ratings (C.A.R.)
Satisfying your customers is everything in Discounty, and doing a good job at it will result in a high Customer Approval Rating scorecard, otherwise known as C.A.R. However, it can be pretty tricky to score a high rating if you’re not sure how...

Tourism rises as big business in Ohio, Valley
Buckeye State officials had good reason to celebrate this week, as they took a look at the economic impact of tourism in Ohio in 2024. Those numbers are looking up. According to a news release from the state Department of Development, Ohio saw 3.5...

Pensacola leaders explore inland port to boost cargo traffic, economic growth
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Mayor D.C. Reeves is considering an “inland port” in Pensacola. Officials say the idea is to bring more cargo and vessel traffic to the area. Down the line this could lead to more job opportunities and economic growth in...

AP Business SummaryBrief at 10:38 p.m. EDT
US and China extend trade truce another 90 days, easing tension between world's largest economies WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump extended a trade truce with China for another 90 days Monday, at least delaying once again a dangerous...

D.C.'s 'unhoused' begin to see the effects of Trump's crackdown
Three days into the Trump administration's seizure of law enforcement in the District, the city's unhoused population has already seen federal agents entering camp sites and asking residents if they have drugs or weapons, three unsheltered people...

Bonner Group talks Corsicana housing market in economic development meeting
Corsicana’s latest developments for August's economic development meeting highlighted a discussion with Aric Bonner Broker/Owner of the Bonner Group, and provided highlights of Corsicana, the county, and the state’s real estate market. During the...

A public threat: Why the White House is actually the heaviest crime zone in the District of Columbia
By August 12, armored DHS units and federal police were stationed around federal buildings, and National Guard vehicles were seen patrolling areas near the White House and Capitol Hill. The directive invoked DC’s status as a federal district,...

Restaurant Week Returns To Washington, D.C. And Northern Virginia
Treat yourself to dinner at dLeña during Metropolitan Washington Restaurant Week. Courtesy of C3 Creative There’s nothing better than treating yourself to a nice dinner out on the town after a long day of sightseeing—well, unless you count saving...

D.C. Mayor Bowser walks delicate line with Trump, reflecting the city’s precarious position
“While this action today is unsettling and unprecedented, I can’t say that, given some of the rhetoric of the past, that we’re totally surprised,” Bowser told reporters at a press conference responding to the efforts. She even suggested the surge...

Swalwell's Shameless Flip-Flop: From Roleplaying Carjackings with Wife to Shrugging Off D.C. Crime Surge
Eric Swalwell sure does change his opinions frequently. Trump’s federal takeover of D.C. isn’t about safety, it’s about distracting Americans from, high prices, a bad jobs report, a falling economy, and the Epstein files.https://t.co/Sj8KiY4u6V—...