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How do we stay competitive when science funding has been cut to its lowest levels in decades? We're going to be paying other countries for cures, tech, and innovations that could have been developed right here in America and maintained/created American jobs.

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Trump Has Cut Science Funding to Its Lowest Level in Decades
The lag in funding extends far beyond D.E.I. initiatives, affecting almost every area of science: chemistry, computing, engineering, materials and more.
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July 10, 2025 at 12:55 PM
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April 5, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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Saturday's "Hands Off!" rally against Donald Trump and Elon Musk now expects more than 20,000 people on the National Mall. Here’s what to know ahead of the big event—including speakers, road closures, and more.
The April 5 Anti-Trump Protest in DC Now Expects 20,000 People - Washingtonian
Speakers, road closures, and everything else you need to know for Saturday's "Hands Off!" event.
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April 4, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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It's gorgeous out! Here's where to grab food or a drink in the sunshine around DC.
Fake Summer Is Here—Where to Eat and Drink Outside Right Now
Our favorite waterfront spots, rooftops, pup-friendly patios, and more.
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March 19, 2025 at 7:36 PM
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Good morning, on Monday’s Washingtonian Today:

- Black Lives Matter Plaza to be dismantled
- Shutdown looms
- Washingtonians aren’t sleeping
DC Will Begin to Dismantle BLM Plaza Today, Shutdown Looms, and Washingtonians Aren’t Sleeping - Washingtonian
Also, sorry, but it's the first Monday of DST. This is Washingtonian Today.
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March 10, 2025 at 11:46 AM
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Breaking - White House is forcing out top leadership at the National Archives.
“The exodus of senior staff is seen as a huge loss for the agency, which is considered nonpartisan and dedicated to the preservation of history and documents.”

www.cnn.com/2025/02/14/p...
White House forcing out top leadership at National Archives in major shakeup | CNN Politics
The Trump administration is forcing out senior leadership at the National Archives and Records Administration in a major shakeup, according to a source familiar. President Donald Trump has been highly...
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February 15, 2025 at 4:35 AM
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Why does tech make us feel so bad? Discover the answer from Chris Hayes’s new book, "The Sirens' Call," in which he discuses how attention became the world’s most valuable resource.
Chris Hayes Knows Why Tech Makes Us Feel Bad - Washingtonian
His new book, "The Sirens' Call," excoriates the attention economy. It's great.
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February 6, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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The Washington Post plans to light its DC headquarters in burgundy and gold and project the team’s “Raise Hail” slogan on the building’s façade if the Washington Commanders beat the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday.

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The Washington Post Will Light Its Building in Burgundy and Gold If the Commanders Win - Washingtonian
It will project the team's "Raise Hail" slogan as well if Washington's team wins Sunday's NFC Championship game. It lighted its spires burgundy on Friday night.
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January 25, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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Chances of a flaming garbage can photo seem low on Monday. Here's this morning's post.
Jason Aldean Is Among Inauguration Musical Guests, There’s House Intrigue Over Ukraine, and Lots of People Are Buying Mansions - Washingtonian
Try that in a small town. This is Washingtonian Today for January 16, 2025.
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January 16, 2025 at 12:05 PM
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Obviously I don’t like the president-elect, but I do like this cover.
OUT NOW: Our January issue is on newsstands and in your mailboxes! 📬

On the cover: Here We Go Again. Four years after the end of his first term, Donald Trump is returning to the White House. What will that mean for DC?

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January 14, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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RIP Jimmy Carter. A few of our favorite stories over the years:
The Untold Story of the White House’s Record Collection
Jimmy Carter’s grandson, John Chuldenko, is unlocking White House mysteries. The record collection is an archive of the nation's music taste back in the 70's.
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December 30, 2024 at 5:11 PM
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The holiday festivities continue this week: ⤵️
25 Things to Do in the DC Area This Week and Weekend
Catch a "A Christmas Carol," belly laugh at John Oliver's stand-up show, and more.
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December 26, 2024 at 3:00 PM
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Where will the Trump crowd hang out in DC?

I've got a list:
www.washingtonian.com/2024/11/18/w...
Where the Trump Crowd Will Hang Out in DC
The Trump hotel is gone, but these bars and restaurants could draw the president's supporters.
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November 18, 2024 at 7:48 PM