Evans Named Deputy White House Editor at Washington Post
The Washington Post has announced that Katy Burnell Evans is becoming a deputy White House…
Evans Named Deputy White House Editor at Washington Post
The Washington Post has announced that Katy Burnell Evans is becoming a deputy White House editor, joining White House editor Amy Gardner and deputy White House editor Annah Aschbrenner in leading coverage of the Trump administration. Katy joined The Post in late 2021 as an assignment editor on local government and politics, where she guided…
Meink Confirmed as Air Force Secretary
WASHINGTON — Dr. Troy E. Meink was confirmed May 13 by the Senate as 27th Secretary of the Air Force, placing a trained engineer who rose through ROTC to senior positions, including those focusing on space, as the Department’s highest-ranking civilian leader. The 74-25 vote reflected both Meink’s well-known record from previous active duty and…
BrightFocus Foundation Awards $13 Million in Grants to Researchers
CLARKSBURG, MD — Private research nonprofit BrightFocus Foundation has announced nearly $13 million in grants to support early investigative research into Alzheimer’s disease, macular degeneration, and glaucoma. This includes $7.3 million to its Alzheimer’s Disease Research program, $3.8 million to its Macular Degeneration Research program, and $1.8 million to its National Glaucoma Research program. Guided…
USS Normandy Returns to Norfolk Home Port
The Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Normandy (CG 60) returned to Naval Station Norfolk on May 15, concluding a nearly three-month deployment to the U.S. 4th Fleet area of responsibility. The crew departed Feb. 25, 2025 with their mission focused on strengthening maritime partnerships, enhancing regional security, and conducting multinational naval operations in the Caribbean and…
Secret Service Applications Up 200% Since Trump Inauguration
WASHINGTON – The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said internal data shows a massive spike in applications to join the United States Secret Service (USSS). From January 20, 2025, to May 1, 2025, USSS received over 22,000 applications to join its ranks. This is a 200% increase over the same period from 2024, where only…
DC Mayor Urges Congress to Preserve Medicaid
Mayor Muriel Bowser called on Congress to maintain the District’s Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) at its current level. The Mayor, Councilmembers, and health care leaders emphasized that changes to DC’s FMAP will have severe impacts on the city’s entire health care system. “Congress must reject any proposal to reduce DC’s Federal Medical Assistance Percentage….
General Dynamics Awarded Contract on Building Two Submarines
WASHINGTON – Naval Sea Systems Command has awarded a two-ship contract modification on the existing Virginia-class submarine Block V contract to General Dynamics Electric Boat (GDEB) for the construction of two FY 2024 Virginia-class submarines. The award signals the Navy’s commitment to maintaining its warfighting advantage in the undersea domain and continues the Virginia-class’s teaming arrangement…
Inova Celebrates Clinic Opening in Annandale
Inova celebrated the grand opening of the Inova Cares for Families (ICF) clinic located at 7617 Little River Tpk. in Annandale, VA. ICF has had significant growth over the last decade, providing primary healthcare as well as a medical home for families who qualify for Medicaid, FAMIS, Inova’s Financial Assistance Program or are uninsured. Across…
Quantum Hub to be Created at U Maryland
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore joined leaders from the University of Maryland and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to celebrate the creation of the Capital Quantum Benchmarking Hub, a cooperative effort dedicated to testing and evaluating quantum computing prototypes and systems for national security and commercial applications. [Photo above: Gov. Wes Moore signs an…
Army Establishes New Fitness Test
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Army announced the establishment of the Army Fitness Test (AFT) as the official physical fitness test of record for all Soldiers, replacing the Army Combat Fitness Test. The five-event AFT, is designed to enhance Soldier fitness, improve warfighting readiness, and increase the lethality of the force. The AFT consists of the…
