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Dec 08, 2023

Federal Telework Policies Could Hurt D.C. Region’s Transit System, But Attract Younger And Diverse Employees

The survey’s preliminary results hint at the rippling consequences – and high stakes – of the federal government’s position on allowing remote work.

Aug 05, 2020

Del. Norton Asks Secret Service For Answers On Two Black D.C. Moms Who Say They Were Held At Gunpoint

The women say last week Secret Service agents held them at gunpoint near the National Mall, handcuffed them, and separated them from their infants.

Jul 09, 2019

Update: Work On The New White House Fence Will Shut Down Pennsylvania Avenue

The new fence will replace the White House’s old gate with a 13-foot steel barrier that features “anti-climb and intrusion detection technology.”

May 29, 2019

Update: Bethesda Man Dies After Lighting Himself On Fire On The Ellipse

Montgomery County Police had said on Wednesday that they were searching for the missing man, and concerned for his “physical and emotional welfare.”

Apr 12, 2019

Man Reportedly Sets Himself On Fire In Front Of White House

The Secret Service apprehended the man, who was taken to a local hospital.

Oct 24, 2018

Suspected ‘Explosive Devices’ Sent To Prominent Media Organizations And Politicians

The packages were identified as potential explosive devices during “routine mail screening procedures,” according to the agency.

Oct 16, 2017

D.C. Man Tried To Carjack Double-Decker Tour Bus, Police Say

A D.C. police report says that the incident occurred on a BigBus Tour around 8 p.m.

Sep 25, 2017

Tennessee Man With Multiple Weapons Arrested Near The White House

Officials said they initially stopped 37-year-old Timothy Joseph Bates because he appeared to be urinating in public.

Apr 06, 2017

Secret Service Agent Suspended For Meeting With A Prostitute

The alleged incident happened at a hotel in Maryland last week.

Mar 28, 2017

Suspect In Custody After Another Security Incident At The White House

This time over a package and “suspicious comments”.

 
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