Christina Henderson
@chenderson.bsky.social
At-Large DC Councilmember. Caught in the intersection of my love of policy, politics, & pop culture. Mom x2. 🩷💚
www.christinahendersondc.com
www.christinahendersondc.com
So this was all about oil. This has nothing to do with drugs. The drugs were the pretext.
January 3, 2026 at 5:32 PM
So this was all about oil. This has nothing to do with drugs. The drugs were the pretext.
Trump: “We are going to run Venezuela until it’s safe transition can take place.”
Uhhhhhhh…..this is crazy.
Uhhhhhhh…..this is crazy.
January 3, 2026 at 5:27 PM
Trump: “We are going to run Venezuela until it’s safe transition can take place.”
Uhhhhhhh…..this is crazy.
Uhhhhhhh…..this is crazy.
Meanwhile, DOJ is suing DC for our ban on semi-automatic weapons. 🙃
It is illegal under United States law for foreign leaders to have machine guns.
🤡🤡🤡
🤡🤡🤡
January 3, 2026 at 3:48 PM
Meanwhile, DOJ is suing DC for our ban on semi-automatic weapons. 🙃
Reposted by Christina Henderson
Anyway. He's gonna act like Caracas is his Abottabad and it would behoove us all to remember that it is not
January 3, 2026 at 3:42 PM
Anyway. He's gonna act like Caracas is his Abottabad and it would behoove us all to remember that it is not
Biden DOJ indicted Maduro for narcotics trafficking and other crimes. That part I’m clear on.
But invading the country to capture him and bring him to NY to be put on trial?!?
We are in some uncharted waters here and Congress is mighty quiet.
But invading the country to capture him and bring him to NY to be put on trial?!?
We are in some uncharted waters here and Congress is mighty quiet.
January 3, 2026 at 2:13 PM
Biden DOJ indicted Maduro for narcotics trafficking and other crimes. That part I’m clear on.
But invading the country to capture him and bring him to NY to be put on trial?!?
We are in some uncharted waters here and Congress is mighty quiet.
But invading the country to capture him and bring him to NY to be put on trial?!?
We are in some uncharted waters here and Congress is mighty quiet.
If this article was supposed to quiet the talk about Trump’s health, baby, they failed.
What do you mean his cardiovascular health puts him 14 yrs younger than his age BUT he’s downing french fries, a Quarter Pounder, a Big Mac and a Filet-O-Fish on a single flight?!
www.wsj.com/us-news/as-s...
What do you mean his cardiovascular health puts him 14 yrs younger than his age BUT he’s downing french fries, a Quarter Pounder, a Big Mac and a Filet-O-Fish on a single flight?!
www.wsj.com/us-news/as-s...
Exclusive | As Signs of Aging Emerge, Trump Responds With Defiance
In an interview, President Trump—the oldest man to assume the office—said he has eschewed some advice from his doctors and regrets getting advanced imaging.
www.wsj.com
January 2, 2026 at 3:25 AM
If this article was supposed to quiet the talk about Trump’s health, baby, they failed.
What do you mean his cardiovascular health puts him 14 yrs younger than his age BUT he’s downing french fries, a Quarter Pounder, a Big Mac and a Filet-O-Fish on a single flight?!
www.wsj.com/us-news/as-s...
What do you mean his cardiovascular health puts him 14 yrs younger than his age BUT he’s downing french fries, a Quarter Pounder, a Big Mac and a Filet-O-Fish on a single flight?!
www.wsj.com/us-news/as-s...
Mamdani’s speechwriter is damn good!! This is a love letter to NYC.
January 1, 2026 at 7:53 PM
Mamdani’s speechwriter is damn good!! This is a love letter to NYC.
“Only actions can change minds.” - Mayor Zohran Mamdani
Congratulations and good luck, Mayor!
Congratulations and good luck, Mayor!
January 1, 2026 at 7:47 PM
“Only actions can change minds.” - Mayor Zohran Mamdani
Congratulations and good luck, Mayor!
Congratulations and good luck, Mayor!
We got wind of their plans to do this a week before Christmas. Tried to raise the alarm on the Hill — members use these courses too. Everyone was just trying to leave town for recess.
One lesson from 2025 — this Administration is acting when Congress is sleep & on break.
One lesson from 2025 — this Administration is acting when Congress is sleep & on break.
The Trump administration terminated the lease agreement governing Washington’s three public golf courses www.washingtonpost.com/sports/2025/...
Future of D.C. golf courses uncertain as Trump administration terminates lease
National Links Trust, the nonprofit that has run the courses since 2020, objects to Interior Department’s assertion that it hasn’t fulfilled its obligations.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 1, 2026 at 6:10 PM
We got wind of their plans to do this a week before Christmas. Tried to raise the alarm on the Hill — members use these courses too. Everyone was just trying to leave town for recess.
One lesson from 2025 — this Administration is acting when Congress is sleep & on break.
One lesson from 2025 — this Administration is acting when Congress is sleep & on break.
“This doesn’t solve the two fundamental problems, which is healthy food in this country is not affordable and unhealthy food is cheap and ubiquitous”
That part!
That part!
Americans in five states who get government help paying for groceries will see new limits starting Thursday on soda, candy and other foods they can buy with those benefits.
SNAP bans on soda, candy and other foods take effect in five states Jan. 1
Americans in five states who get government help paying for groceries will see new limits starting Thursday on soda, candy and other foods they can buy with those benefits.
bit.ly
January 1, 2026 at 5:57 PM
“This doesn’t solve the two fundamental problems, which is healthy food in this country is not affordable and unhealthy food is cheap and ubiquitous”
That part!
That part!
I don’t know how managed 20 books after the year DC had, but I’m grateful.
20 books. 18 written by women. 16 authors of color.
Beautiful writing. Imaginative stories. My TBR list for 2026 is already ridiculous.
Thank you DCPL & local indies like Solid State Books for the strong assist!
20 books. 18 written by women. 16 authors of color.
Beautiful writing. Imaginative stories. My TBR list for 2026 is already ridiculous.
Thank you DCPL & local indies like Solid State Books for the strong assist!
January 1, 2026 at 2:42 AM
I don’t know how managed 20 books after the year DC had, but I’m grateful.
20 books. 18 written by women. 16 authors of color.
Beautiful writing. Imaginative stories. My TBR list for 2026 is already ridiculous.
Thank you DCPL & local indies like Solid State Books for the strong assist!
20 books. 18 written by women. 16 authors of color.
Beautiful writing. Imaginative stories. My TBR list for 2026 is already ridiculous.
Thank you DCPL & local indies like Solid State Books for the strong assist!
2025 was A LOT! There were challenges and there was joy. Immensely proud of my team for what we accomplished on behalf of residents this past year.
Onward to 2026.
Onward to 2026.
December 31, 2025 at 9:10 PM
2025 was A LOT! There were challenges and there was joy. Immensely proud of my team for what we accomplished on behalf of residents this past year.
Onward to 2026.
Onward to 2026.
What a loss! His contributions to music writ large is unmatched.
Richard Smallwood, a gospel giant and songwriter known for classics like “Center of My Joy” and “Total Praise,” has died. He was 77
December 31, 2025 at 1:02 AM
What a loss! His contributions to music writ large is unmatched.
A couple of weeks ago, a group of mommas spread a little holiday cheer through downtown DC.
Merry Christmas! 🎄
📍: CityCenter DC
Merry Christmas! 🎄
📍: CityCenter DC
December 24, 2025 at 4:37 PM
A couple of weeks ago, a group of mommas spread a little holiday cheer through downtown DC.
Merry Christmas! 🎄
📍: CityCenter DC
Merry Christmas! 🎄
📍: CityCenter DC
Watching CBS News become a shell of itself in real time is so sad.
Per NY Times’s Michael Grynbaum on X, this is Sharyn Alfonsi’s email to her “60 Minutes” colleagues in full:
December 22, 2025 at 3:47 AM
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
December 22, 2025 at 3:45 AM
“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...
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...
Kennedy Center board votes to rename to ‘Trump Kennedy Center’
Trustees voted to rename the center after President Donald Trump, who is also the board chair. Kennedy family members and Democrats blasted the move as illegal.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 19, 2025 at 12:25 AM
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...
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...
Reposted by Christina Henderson
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.
December 15, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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 ⬇️
Today the Committee on Health will have a public hearing on the Medical Debt Mitigation Amendment Act of 2025. You can watch the hearing here: m.youtube.com/@CMCHenderso...
December 15, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Happening now: Committee on Health hearing on medical debt legislation ⬇️
May the light bring you and yours joy, peace, warmth!
Happy Hanukkah, DC!
Happy Hanukkah, DC!
December 15, 2025 at 2:02 AM
May the light bring you and yours joy, peace, warmth!
Happy Hanukkah, DC!
Happy Hanukkah, DC!
Reposted by Christina Henderson
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.
December 10, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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/
More details here: lims.dccouncil.gov/hearings/
December 8, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Busy week upcoming for the Council’s Committee on Health. ⬇️
More details here: lims.dccouncil.gov/hearings/
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.
December 7, 2025 at 1:24 AM
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??
Thanks to everyone that participated in our Rank Choice Voting (RCV) 2025 Example Ballot! Polls closed yesterday at 5:00pm and results are in. Check out the visual below to see who won. 🗳️
December 5, 2025 at 6:18 PM
No one voted for Celine??
Reposted by Christina Henderson
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"
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"
December 5, 2025 at 1:10 AM
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"
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"