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via wamu.org9h agoHow pens wrote themselves into our history
Think about the last time you wrote by hand. The post How pens wrote themselves into our history appeared first on WAMU .
Think about the last time you wrote by hand. The post How pens wrote themselves into our history appeared first on WAMU .
via wamu.org10h agoTrump’s arch is on the verge of federal approval. But a judge could block construction
A federal panel will meet to consider the arch for final approval on Thursday, and the government said it may begin construction later that same day. Critics hope a judge will intervene last-minute. The post Trump’s arch is on the verge of federal approval. But a judge could block construction appeared first on WAMU .
A federal panel will meet to consider the arch for final approval on Thursday, and the government said it may begin construction later that same day. Critics hope a judge will intervene last-minute. The post Trump’s arch is on the verge of federal approval. But a judge could block construction appeared first on WAMU .
via wamu.org1d agoHealthcare costs helped Democrats win big in the midterms
Democrats now control the House and Senate, with major ambitions for healthcare reform. KFF Health News’ Julie Rovner explains how high costs, abortion ballot measures and Abdul El-Sayed’s Michigan win could shape the healthcare debate next year. The post Healthcare costs helped Democrats win big in the midterms appeared first on WAMU .
Democrats now control the House and Senate, with major ambitions for healthcare reform. KFF Health News’ Julie Rovner explains how high costs, abortion ballot measures and Abdul El-Sayed’s Michigan win could shape the healthcare debate next year. The post Healthcare costs helped Democrats win big in the midterms appeared first on WAMU .
via wamu.org1d agoMontgomery County Executive-elect Will Jawando talks priorities, voter concerns for new council term
Montgomery County Executive-elect Will Jawando speaks with WAMU about his campaign victory, his first priorities in office and the future of major issues like education and data center development. The post Montgomery County Executive-elect Will Jawando talks priorities, voter concerns for new council term appeared first on WAMU .
Montgomery County Executive-elect Will Jawando speaks with WAMU about his campaign victory, his first priorities in office and the future of major issues like education and data center development. The post Montgomery County Executive-elect Will Jawando talks priorities, voter concerns for new council term appeared first on WAMU .
via wamu.org1d agoHow can Congress combat the rising cost of healthcare?
The post How can Congress combat the rising cost of healthcare? appeared first on WAMU .
The post How can Congress combat the rising cost of healthcare? appeared first on WAMU .
via wamu.org1d agoHakeem Jeffries is poised to become the first Black speaker of the House
As speaker, the New York Democrat would be second in the presidential line of succession, after the vice president. He has vowed to focus on affordability and holding the administration accountable. The post Hakeem Jeffries is poised to become the first Black speaker of the House appeared first on WAMU .
As speaker, the New York Democrat would be second in the presidential line of succession, after the vice president. He has vowed to focus on affordability and holding the administration accountable. The post Hakeem Jeffries is poised to become the first Black speaker of the House appeared first on WAMU .
via wamu.org1d agoThe 2026 down-ballot results roundup
“States are the laboratories of democracy.” The post The 2026 down-ballot results roundup appeared first on WAMU .
“States are the laboratories of democracy.” The post The 2026 down-ballot results roundup appeared first on WAMU .
via wamu.org2d agoMoore, Boafo, Jawando and redistricting sail to victory in a Maryland blue wave
Maryland votes overwhelmingly for Democrats, and a ballot question that enables the state government to pursue redistricting The post Moore, Boafo, Jawando and redistricting sail to victory in a Maryland blue wave appeared first on WAMU .
Maryland votes overwhelmingly for Democrats, and a ballot question that enables the state government to pursue redistricting The post Moore, Boafo, Jawando and redistricting sail to victory in a Maryland blue wave appeared first on WAMU .
via wamu.org6h agoVoters elect new leadership in D.C., while Northern Virginia sticks with familiar candidates
Janeese Lewis George is the District's new mayor, and Virginians send Mark Warner for a 4th term in the U.S. Senate. The post Voters elect new leadership in D.C., while Northern Virginia sticks with familiar candidates appeared first on WAMU .
Janeese Lewis George is the District's new mayor, and Virginians send Mark Warner for a 4th term in the U.S. Senate. The post Voters elect new leadership in D.C., while Northern Virginia sticks with familiar candidates appeared first on WAMU .
via wamu.org1d agoIf You Can Keep It: Election Day 2026
All 435 districts in the House of Representatives and 33 seats in the Senate are up for grabs. The post If You Can Keep It: Election Day 2026 appeared first on WAMU .
All 435 districts in the House of Representatives and 33 seats in the Senate are up for grabs. The post If You Can Keep It: Election Day 2026 appeared first on WAMU .