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Anacostia High School sign on a red brick wall with a grassy foreground and people in the background.

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Federal Shutdown’s Deepening Impact, Justice in Professor Murder Case, and Anacostia High’s Closure: D.C’s Week In Review

by TNM StaffOctober 31, 2025October 31, 2025

This week in D.C., the federal shutdown’s impact grows, SNAP benefits face expiration, Capitol Hill murder arrests are made, and Anacostia High closes temporarily.

Volunteers distribute food, including fresh produce and packaged goods, at a community event, highlighting the importance of SNAP benefits.

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Forty Million Americans Without Food: How the Halt of SNAP Benefits Will Show Up in Communities Across America

by Dr. Frederick EcholsOctober 27, 2025October 27, 2025

Protesters advocating for housing rights on the steps of a government building, holding signs with messages like "Housing is a Human Right.

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Shutdown, Demolition, and Council Debates: D.C.’s Week In Review

by TNM StaffOctober 24, 2025October 24, 2025

Hands holding a check in front of the U.S. Capitol under a stormy sky, symbolizing financial strain during the federal shutdown.

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Shutdown, Debate, and Safety Concerns: D.C.’s Week in Review

by TNM StaffOctober 10, 2025October 10, 2025