Federal Government

EHN: “The Revolutionary War was fought to give consent to the governed and to end taxation without representation. President Trump’s rhetoric runs counter to this history.”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by angela n.

From the office of Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton:

“Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) released a statement tonight after President Trump signed an anti-D.C. home rule executive order (EO) establishing a task force to combat crime by surging law enforcement officers in public areas, increasing immigration enforcement, changing D.C. pre-trial detention policies, expediting concealed carry licenses, and working on fare enforcement on the Metro system. The EO also created a program to allegedly “beautify” D.C. by restoring federal buildings, monuments and roadways, removing graffiti, and ensuring cleanliness of public spaces and parks. Additionally, the EO directed the National Park Service to clear homeless encampments and graffiti on federal lands. (more…)

“Clap-out for fired U.S. Department of Education employees” this Friday

By Prince Of Petworth

“Dear PoPville,

Please join us at the U.S. Department of Education on Friday, March 28, 2025, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. to show support for the career employees as they arrive in 30-minute windows to collect their belongings from the building. (NOTE: We need the strongest turnout from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.)

We will not have a formal speaking program, but (more…)

“MPD Statement on Response to Call for Service at the United States Institute of Peace”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Gemal Woods

Ed. Note: CNN reported:

“Personnel from the Department of Government Efficiency, accompanied by DC police officers, gained access to the US Institute of Peace Monday after being turned away last week.”

A reader writes: “We see & hear crazy things that are now a daily occurrence in our government, sadly. Today, March 17, the aforementioned action was taken at the US Institute of Peace on 22nd Street NW. We know current actions are very different from actions that we may have considered normal. There is no normal today! How and why is armed force being used in a non-Federal institution and much less on the streets of our city?! What does MPD and Mayor Bowser have to say in response to this action?

Have we crossed that imaginary line yet?”

From MPD:

“On Monday, March 17, 2025, at approximately 4 p.m., the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) was contacted by the United States Attorney’s Office (USAO) regarding an ongoing incident at the United States Institute of Peace (USIP), located at 2301 Constitution Ave, NW.

The USAO advised MPD that they had been made aware that at least one person was refusing to leave the property at the direction of the acting USIP President, who was lawfully in charge of the facility. (more…)

“Feds Helping Feds”

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Emma K Alexandra

“Dear PoPville,

With the return-to-office mandate across the federal workforce, many out-of-state employees are facing a difficult choice: commute for hours each way or telework and risk termination.

I’m exploring whether anyone in the DC/Maryland/Virginia area has space they’d be willing to share with a federal employee during the workweek. Likewise, if you’re a fed seeking temporary housing for some or all weekdays due to an unreasonable commute, I’d like to hear from you. (more…)

Mayor, Councilmembers, EHN Comment on “Senate Passage of Bill to Allow D.C. to Spend Its Fiscal Year 2025 Local Funds”, House comes back after March 24

By Prince Of Petworth


photo by Rich Renomeron

From Mayor Muriel Bowser:

“We thank Senate Appropriations Chair Susan Collins as well as Vice Chair Patty Murray, Senator Angela Alsobrooks, Senator Tim Kaine, Senator Chris Van Hollen, and Senator Mark Warner for advancing a measure to restore DC’s Fiscal Year 2025 approved budget. Senate approval today is a major first step as we continue working with the House of Representatives on final passage to ensure critical services provided in the Nation’s Capital, including our police officers, firefighters, teachers, medical services and hospital network, aren’t haphazardly cut in the middle of the fiscal year. DC is proud of our strong financial management, balanced budgets, and strong bond ratings. Thank you to DC residents and schoolchildren, businesses, and our neighbors and friends for highlighting the certain consequences of blocking our local and approved spending. As we work toward final passage, we will continue to work shoulder to shoulder with the DC Council, Chief Financial Officer, and Attorney General to meet our obligations, provide services, and invest in our growth.”

From Council Chairman Mendelson: (more…)

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