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The Needle: GOP Wants to Take Control of D.C., GOP Continues War on Smithsonian, Cyclists Protest Trump Golf Park Takeover, D.C. Needs More Housing, and Citizens Bank Cuts Ties With ICE Contractors
The GOP is advancing legislation to restrict D.C.'s financial autonomy, while House Republicans target the Smithsonian for its historical narratives. Cyclists protest Trump's East Potomac Park golf course plans, and D.C. faces housing shortages despite stated goals. Citizens Bank cuts ties with ICE contractors.
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House Committee on Oversight and Government ReformorganizationDC VoteorganizationSmithsonian's National Museum of American HistoryorganizationAnthea M. HartigpersonWhite HouseorganizationHains Point HooplaeventWashington Area Bicyclist AssociationorganizationDonald TrumppersonEast Potomac ParkplaceDC Preservation LeagueorganizationMetropolitan Planning OrganizationorganizationMuriel BowserpersonBiden administrationorganizationCitizens BankorganizationICE contractorsorganization
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