Mauricio Casillas
@mauriciocasillas.bsky.social
Reporter for NBC Washington y Telemundo 44. 🇲🇽🇺🇸
El Paso native. Former pizza delivery driver.
El Paso native. Former pizza delivery driver.
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D.C. Councilmember Brianne Nadeau said “it’s not easy to step away, especially at such a difficult time for our community and our country. But I do believe that it is the right time for me, for my family, and for Ward 1.”
DC Councilmember Brianne Nadeau won't seek a fourth term
Ward 1 D.C. Councilmember Brianne Nadeau won’t run for reelection and expects “an exceptionally crowded field of candidates” for the seat, she announced Thursday. Nadeau, who has held the seat for the...
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September 25, 2025 at 1:41 PM
D.C. Councilmember Brianne Nadeau said “it’s not easy to step away, especially at such a difficult time for our community and our country. But I do believe that it is the right time for me, for my family, and for Ward 1.”
BREAKING: Pope Francis, a reformer who rattled the Catholic Church’s conservatives but inspired progressives by reaching out to gay people and championing the rights of immigrants and the poor, has died at age 88.
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Pope Francis dies at age 88
Francis is expected to be buried at the ancient Basilica of St. Mary Major, which lies outside the Vatican walls. A conclave will soon begin to elect the new Catholic leader.
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April 21, 2025 at 8:17 AM
BREAKING: Pope Francis, a reformer who rattled the Catholic Church’s conservatives but inspired progressives by reaching out to gay people and championing the rights of immigrants and the poor, has died at age 88.
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A Howard County resident tested positive for measles after returning from international travel, according to the Maryland Department of Health and Howard County health officials.
Officials say the measles case is not associated with the measles outbreak in Texas and New Mexico.
Officials say the measles case is not associated with the measles outbreak in Texas and New Mexico.
Case of measles confirmed in Maryland after international travel
A Howard County resident has measles after returning from international travel, according to officials. Here are where people might've been exposed.
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March 9, 2025 at 8:18 PM
A Howard County resident tested positive for measles after returning from international travel, according to the Maryland Department of Health and Howard County health officials.
Officials say the measles case is not associated with the measles outbreak in Texas and New Mexico.
Officials say the measles case is not associated with the measles outbreak in Texas and New Mexico.
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An official at USAID has been placed on leave after writing a memo to staff — including those placed on leave or laid off — saying the funding cuts and layoffs from Trump and Musk "will no doubt result in preventable death, destabilization, and threats to national security on a massive scale."
March 3, 2025 at 5:30 PM
An official at USAID has been placed on leave after writing a memo to staff — including those placed on leave or laid off — saying the funding cuts and layoffs from Trump and Musk "will no doubt result in preventable death, destabilization, and threats to national security on a massive scale."
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NEW: The judge DENIED TikTok's motion to dismiss our lawsuit over its exploitation of children.
The judge also agreed to UNSEAL most of our lawsuit — revealing data never before seen by the public.
These are the unredacted facts on how TikTok fails to protect children on its app. ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️
The judge also agreed to UNSEAL most of our lawsuit — revealing data never before seen by the public.
These are the unredacted facts on how TikTok fails to protect children on its app. ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️
March 3, 2025 at 3:54 PM
NEW: The judge DENIED TikTok's motion to dismiss our lawsuit over its exploitation of children.
The judge also agreed to UNSEAL most of our lawsuit — revealing data never before seen by the public.
These are the unredacted facts on how TikTok fails to protect children on its app. ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️
The judge also agreed to UNSEAL most of our lawsuit — revealing data never before seen by the public.
These are the unredacted facts on how TikTok fails to protect children on its app. ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️
Gov. Youngkin commuted the prison sentence of a former Fairfax County officer who shot and killed an unarmed shoplifting suspect.
Wesley Shifflett was sentenced to 3 years in prison after the death of Timothy Johnson outside Tysons Corner Center. He was convicted of reckless handling of a firearm.
Wesley Shifflett was sentenced to 3 years in prison after the death of Timothy Johnson outside Tysons Corner Center. He was convicted of reckless handling of a firearm.
Youngkin commutes sentence of ex-officer who killed Tysons shoplifting suspect
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin commuted the prison sentence of a former Fairfax County officer who shot and killed an unarmed man suspected of shoplifting at a mall in Tysons in 2023.
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March 3, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Gov. Youngkin commuted the prison sentence of a former Fairfax County officer who shot and killed an unarmed shoplifting suspect.
Wesley Shifflett was sentenced to 3 years in prison after the death of Timothy Johnson outside Tysons Corner Center. He was convicted of reckless handling of a firearm.
Wesley Shifflett was sentenced to 3 years in prison after the death of Timothy Johnson outside Tysons Corner Center. He was convicted of reckless handling of a firearm.
In a renewed attempt by President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk to demand answers from the government workforce, some federal workers received another email on Friday night requiring them to explain their recent accomplishments.
Federal workers receive second email requiring list of week's accomplishments
In a renewed attempt by President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk to demand answers from the government workforce, some federal workers received another email on Friday night requiring them to ...
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March 1, 2025 at 10:06 PM
In a renewed attempt by President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk to demand answers from the government workforce, some federal workers received another email on Friday night requiring them to explain their recent accomplishments.
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“Montgomery County has long believed in the promise of public education and in the promise of our students. But do we only believe in that promise during the easy times?”
MCPS rallies for fully funded schools amid Maryland budget deficit
At a rally in Rockville Thursday night, public school teachers, administrators and the head of the Montgomery County School Board advocated for full funding of next year’s school budget after the gove...
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February 28, 2025 at 4:57 AM
“Montgomery County has long believed in the promise of public education and in the promise of our students. But do we only believe in that promise during the easy times?”
As the Trump administration fires federal employees, lays them off and urges them to resign, officials in the D.C. area are offering resources for workers.
Here’s a running list of the help that D.C., Maryland and Virginia officials say is available.
Here’s a running list of the help that D.C., Maryland and Virginia officials say is available.
Federal worker resources: What help DC, Maryland and Virginia are offering
As the Trump administration fires federal employees, lays them off and urges them to resign, officials in the D.C. area are offering resources for workers.
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February 26, 2025 at 3:27 PM
As the Trump administration fires federal employees, lays them off and urges them to resign, officials in the D.C. area are offering resources for workers.
Here’s a running list of the help that D.C., Maryland and Virginia officials say is available.
Here’s a running list of the help that D.C., Maryland and Virginia officials say is available.
Pope Francis is in critical condition after he suffered a long asthmatic respiratory crisis that required high flows of oxygen, the Vatican said.
The 88-year-old has been hospitalized for a week with a complex lung infection.
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The 88-year-old has been hospitalized for a week with a complex lung infection.
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Vatican says Pope Francis is in critical condition after suffering an asthmatic crisis
Pope Francis was in critical condition Saturday after he suffered a long asthmatic respiratory crisis that required high flows of oxygen, the Vatican said.
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February 22, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Pope Francis is in critical condition after he suffered a long asthmatic respiratory crisis that required high flows of oxygen, the Vatican said.
The 88-year-old has been hospitalized for a week with a complex lung infection.
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The 88-year-old has been hospitalized for a week with a complex lung infection.
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A figure skating tribute will take place in Washington, D.C., in early March to support victims of the midair collision and crash outside Ronald Reagan International Airport.
Figure skating event benefitting victims of DC plane crash to take place at Capital One Arena
A figure skating tribute will take place in Washington, D.C., in early March to support victims of the midair collision and crash outside Ronald Reagan International Airport. Organizers on Wednesday a...
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February 5, 2025 at 4:45 PM
A figure skating tribute will take place in Washington, D.C., in early March to support victims of the midair collision and crash outside Ronald Reagan International Airport.
Gov. Wes Moore and other state officials unveil a new design concept for Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge.
“We still have work to do but this is an incredibly important step forward,” Moore said.
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“We still have work to do but this is an incredibly important step forward,” Moore said.
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February 4, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Gov. Wes Moore and other state officials unveil a new design concept for Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge.
“We still have work to do but this is an incredibly important step forward,” Moore said.
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“We still have work to do but this is an incredibly important step forward,” Moore said.
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When a rookie D.C. firefighter noticed one of the victims recovered from the Potomac River last week was a soldier, he decided to stand guard over the body for hours until he was relieved by a member of the military.
Staff Sgt. Ryan O’Hara was the crew chief of the Black Hawk helicopter.
Staff Sgt. Ryan O’Hara was the crew chief of the Black Hawk helicopter.
Firefighter guarded soldier's body for hours after recovery from Potomac
When a rookie D.C. firefighter noticed one of the victims recovered from the Potomac River last week was a soldier, he decided to stand guard over the body for hours until he was relieved by a member ...
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February 4, 2025 at 1:57 PM
When a rookie D.C. firefighter noticed one of the victims recovered from the Potomac River last week was a soldier, he decided to stand guard over the body for hours until he was relieved by a member of the military.
Staff Sgt. Ryan O’Hara was the crew chief of the Black Hawk helicopter.
Staff Sgt. Ryan O’Hara was the crew chief of the Black Hawk helicopter.
A group of fans welcomes the @wshcommanders.bsky.social back home after an incredible season. Quarterback Jayden Daniels took time to sign autographs. Fans say they didn’t want to miss the opportunity to let the players know the DMV is thankful for them. @nbcwashington.com @jpfinlaydc.bsky.social
January 27, 2025 at 3:01 AM
A group of fans welcomes the @wshcommanders.bsky.social back home after an incredible season. Quarterback Jayden Daniels took time to sign autographs. Fans say they didn’t want to miss the opportunity to let the players know the DMV is thankful for them. @nbcwashington.com @jpfinlaydc.bsky.social
“CIA assesses with low confidence that a research-related origin of the COVID-19 pandemic is more likely than a natural origin based on the available body of reporting,” a CIA spokesperson said.
CIA shifts assessment on Covid origins, saying lab leak likely caused outbreak
The agency said it has “low confidence” in its judgment and that it would continue evaluating new intelligence reporting.
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January 25, 2025 at 10:10 PM
“CIA assesses with low confidence that a research-related origin of the COVID-19 pandemic is more likely than a natural origin based on the available body of reporting,” a CIA spokesperson said.
150 days till summer
January 22, 2025 at 2:49 AM
150 days till summer
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Supporters still in line cheer after seeing President Trump be sworn in on one of the large screens outside the arena, @mauriciocasillas.bsky.social reports.
January 20, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Supporters still in line cheer after seeing President Trump be sworn in on one of the large screens outside the arena, @mauriciocasillas.bsky.social reports.
Predicted snowfall totals are on the rise. Be sure to check in with @nbcwashington.bsky.social's StormTeam4 for the latest on the winter storm.
Storm Team4 forecast: Snowfall forecast ticks up as storm approaches
Storm Team4 has the weather forecast for D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia.
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January 5, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Predicted snowfall totals are on the rise. Be sure to check in with @nbcwashington.bsky.social's StormTeam4 for the latest on the winter storm.
MAGA world has been embroiled in a debate over the H-1B Visa program, with one faction defending the visas and another arguing the program allows foreigners to take American jobs. Trump allies, including Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, argued online that the program benefits the country.
Trump says H-1B visa program is ‘great' amid MAGA feud over tech workers
Trump allies, including Elon Musk, vigorously defended the program to other MAGA adherents this week.
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December 29, 2024 at 2:22 AM
MAGA world has been embroiled in a debate over the H-1B Visa program, with one faction defending the visas and another arguing the program allows foreigners to take American jobs. Trump allies, including Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, argued online that the program benefits the country.
The footage made public Friday shows correctional officers repeatedly punching Brooks in the face and groin as he sits handcuffed on a medical examination table.
As one of the officers uses a shoe to strike Brooks in the stomach, another yanks him up by his neck and drops him back on the table.
As one of the officers uses a shoe to strike Brooks in the stomach, another yanks him up by his neck and drops him back on the table.
Robert Brooks death: Video shows correctional officers beat handcuffed man before death
Newly released body-camera footage shows that a man fatally beaten in a New York prison this month was repeatedly pummeled by correctional officers while in handcuffs.
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December 28, 2024 at 8:27 PM
The footage made public Friday shows correctional officers repeatedly punching Brooks in the face and groin as he sits handcuffed on a medical examination table.
As one of the officers uses a shoe to strike Brooks in the stomach, another yanks him up by his neck and drops him back on the table.
As one of the officers uses a shoe to strike Brooks in the stomach, another yanks him up by his neck and drops him back on the table.
Burgundy & Gold beat the Birds in thrilling fashion. The Commanders are now on the verge of making the playoffs after handing the Eagles their first loss since late Sept.
@jpfinlaydc.bsky.social will have reaction from a wild game coming up on @nbcwashington.bsky.social at 6.
@jpfinlaydc.bsky.social will have reaction from a wild game coming up on @nbcwashington.bsky.social at 6.
Jayden Daniels has 5 TD passes as the Commanders end the Eagles' winning streak at 10
Jayden Daniels threw his fifth touchdown pass of the game with 6 seconds left to give the Washington Commanders a 36-33 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles. The Eagles’ winning streak ended at 10 and...
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December 22, 2024 at 9:59 PM
Burgundy & Gold beat the Birds in thrilling fashion. The Commanders are now on the verge of making the playoffs after handing the Eagles their first loss since late Sept.
@jpfinlaydc.bsky.social will have reaction from a wild game coming up on @nbcwashington.bsky.social at 6.
@jpfinlaydc.bsky.social will have reaction from a wild game coming up on @nbcwashington.bsky.social at 6.
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BREAKING: House rejects Republican bill to keep the government funded temporarily on eve of a deadline to avoid a shutdown.
House votes down Republican bill to avert shutdown on eve of the deadline
Democrats and some conservatives opposed the new funding bill, which was crafted after President-elect Donald Trump blew up an earlier bipartisan agreement.
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December 20, 2024 at 12:00 AM
BREAKING: House rejects Republican bill to keep the government funded temporarily on eve of a deadline to avoid a shutdown.
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The deadline to avoid a shutdown is Dec. 20, @nbcnews.com reports. Both parties need to reach an agreement on a full funding deal -- or, the only realistic solution at this point, a continuing resolution (CR) that would temporarily fund the government into early 2025.
The CR text was released Tues.
The CR text was released Tues.
Congress has to pass another stopgap funding bill. What happens in a shutdown?
Government funding expires when the clock strikes 12:01 a.m. on December 21.
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December 18, 2024 at 2:17 PM
The deadline to avoid a shutdown is Dec. 20, @nbcnews.com reports. Both parties need to reach an agreement on a full funding deal -- or, the only realistic solution at this point, a continuing resolution (CR) that would temporarily fund the government into early 2025.
The CR text was released Tues.
The CR text was released Tues.
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BREAKING: The Supreme Court will hear TikTok's challenge to a law that could ban the app by next month, but declines to block the ban while the case is being considered.
Supreme Court agrees to hear TikTok's challenge to law that could ban it
The law banning TikTok in the U.S. is set to be effective on Jan. 19 and the court will not block the law while the case is considered.
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December 18, 2024 at 4:21 PM
BREAKING: The Supreme Court will hear TikTok's challenge to a law that could ban the app by next month, but declines to block the ban while the case is being considered.
Dr. Kisha Davis (@kishadavis), Montgomery County's chief health officer, wants new mothers to know they're not alone and don't have to suffer in silence. She recognizes it can be difficult to talk about postpartum struggles.
“It’s really about not ignoring having that conversation,” Davis said.
“It’s really about not ignoring having that conversation,” Davis said.
How to recognize the signs of postpartum depression
Dr. Kisha Davis, Montgomery County’s chief health officer, wants new mothers to know they’re not alone and don’t have to suffer in silence. She recognizes it can be difficult to talk about postpartum ...
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December 18, 2024 at 3:41 PM
Dr. Kisha Davis (@kishadavis), Montgomery County's chief health officer, wants new mothers to know they're not alone and don't have to suffer in silence. She recognizes it can be difficult to talk about postpartum struggles.
“It’s really about not ignoring having that conversation,” Davis said.
“It’s really about not ignoring having that conversation,” Davis said.