Author: David Gregoire

A fast-moving winter storm is set to deliver snow and ice across the District, and its effects are likely to last longer than a weekend nuisance as forecasters warn bitter cold could grip the area for days. The storm will bring a mix of snow and freezing rain that can make roads slick and slow travel. Expect intermittent power disruptions where ice accumulates on lines and tree limbs. Officials are stressing that this is not just a one-day event; the cold behind the system will linger. Transportation will be the immediate headache for commuters and delivery services alike. Plowed roads…

Elizabeth Smart, who was taken from her bedroom at 14 and held captive for nine months, returns to the moments that defined her abduction in a new Netflix documentary that retraces her story and the aftermath. The documentary puts Elizabeth Smart back into the places and memories that shaped her teenage abduction and prolonged captivity. It follows her as she revisits what happened and lets viewers hear directly from her about those long months away from home. The film is intimate in tone, aiming to let Smart set the record straight in her own words. Throughout the film, the focus…

This piece warns the American church that growing hostility from secular activists and political forces is making places of worship targets, recounting recent incidents and painting a larger pattern of pressure and danger. This is an open letter to the American church that won’t mince words. Whether you thought politics and culture were separate from your pew, they are not; the public square is watching. By “interested,” I don’t mean curiosity about your beliefs — it’s a demand for compliance. The push is aggressive and blunt. “Or else.” is not rhetorical; “This is a literal thing.” In Minnesota, alleged “anti-ICE”…

Protesters occupied a Target store in Minnesota on Monday to demand that the Minneapolis-based retailer bar Immigration and Customs Enforcement from its property. A group of activists entered a Target store in Minnesota and staged an occupation on Monday, pressing the retailer to take a clear stance on Immigration and Customs Enforcement presence. They called on the Minneapolis-based company to forbid the agency from its property, framing the move as a corporate responsibility issue. The action drew attention from shoppers and local onlookers who encountered the demonstration. The protesters said they wanted Target to adopt a policy that prevents ICE…

Lori Chavez-DeRemer faces an internal inspector general probe that alleges office alcohol, a strip club outing during official travel, travel-funding irregularities, a possible inappropriate relationship with a subordinate, and a hostile workplace tied to senior aides. An inspector general investigation led under former Rep. Anthony D’Esposito has put Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer under scrutiny for several alleged ethics breaches. Investigators report finding an alcohol stash in the secretary’s Washington, D.C., office and point to a strip club visit during an April 2025 trip to Oregon. The probe also looks at claims of travel fund misuse, an improper relationship with a…

Former Arizona senator Kyrsten Sinema now faces a federal lawsuit alleging a tangled mix of personal and professional misconduct that touches on drug use, security staff relationships, and questions about judgment and accountability. A lawsuit filed in a North Carolina federal court by Heather Ammel, the ex-wife of Sinema’s former bodyguard Matthew Ammel, alleges a personal affair and inappropriate conduct. The suit, filed late in 2025 and moved to federal court in January, says these actions contributed to a separation in 2024 after 14 years of marriage. Those are the core facts driving the legal fight and the public scrutiny…

Maryland lawmakers are weighing a bill that would let the state swap enforcement responsibilities with other places so ticketed drivers could face collection or penalties across state lines. A bill in the Maryland Senate would allow the state to enter into reciprocal agreements with other jurisdictions for speed and traffic camera violations. That one line sets the frame: lawmakers are proposing to make it easier for Maryland to cooperate with other states or localities on enforcing traffic-camera citations. From a Republican viewpoint, this raises questions about individual rights, fair notice, and unwelcome expansion of government reach into everyday driving. The…

Congress faces a split path on restoring federal health care subsidies that lapsed; lawmakers claim bipartisan will, but fights over abortion coverage are stalling a workable fix. There is broad bipartisan support in the House and Senate for reviving federal health care subsidies that expired at the beginning of the year. Lawmakers from both parties say they want to prevent disruption for millions of Americans who rely on marketplace assistance. Still, the debate has quickly turned into a test of priorities between restoring relief and enforcing fiscal and moral limits. Premium tax credits and other subsidies helped many families afford…

The Trump Justice Department has opened an investigation into senior Minnesota political figures for allegedly impeding federal law enforcement and has issued subpoenas, according to news reports Friday. This development signals a serious escalation in federal scrutiny of state-level actors reportedly blocking cooperation with federal law enforcement. The story centers on allegations that top Minnesota political leaders interfered with federal operations, prompting subpoenas tied to that obstruction. News reports Friday first made the subpoenas public and outlined the scope of the inquiry. From a Republican viewpoint, the proper role of the Justice Department is to enforce the law without fear…

President Trump has warned he may use the Insurrection Act of 1807 to stop leftist-led attacks on ICE agents in Minneapolis, Minnesota, after fresh reports of confrontations with federal officers. When you hear that the president is threatening to invoke the Insurrection Act of 1807, you should take it seriously. That law exists to restore order when local governments fail to protect federal employees and maintain basic public safety. In this case, the focus is on ICE agents under attack in Minneapolis, Minnesota, amid escalating protests and coordinated harassment. The situation on the ground has been chaotic, with activists openly…