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In today's newsletter:
Which new running back could transform Washington's offense this season?
How could Washington's CLARITY Act reshape the future of crypto rules?
Why is Washington sitting on billions for global vaccines and health?
Also on today's calendar: Heirloom - Silver & Brass Restoration Services: Thursdays 10-4 and 10 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the boy say when his dog fell off the cliff? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
Thursday: Hot with sunshine, with a high of 92 and low of 63 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
Friday: Partly sunny and hot, temps: high: 95, low: 68.
Saturday: Partly sunny and very hot, with a high of 99 and low of 71 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Commanders Roster Battles: How Washington's Crowded Backfield Depth Chart Shapes Up (yardbarker.com) — Washington football fans get a closer look at how the Commanders' revamped running back room could reshape the offense this season, with new coordinator David Blough leaning more on the ground game. A crowded depth chart featuring Rachaad White, Jerome Ford, Kaytron Allen and others means intense competition, and at least one capable back is likely to be cut.
2. CLARITY Act Moves to Senate Calendar as Crypto Rules Advance (thecoinrepublic.com) — Federal lawmakers in Washington are moving the CLARITY Act onto the Senate calendar, opening a narrow pre-recess window for debate on new crypto market rules. Big investors are now literally trading on how Washington handles this bill, underscoring how much D.C. policy decisions shape digital asset markets and regulatory certainty for exchanges, funds, and other institutions.
3. Schatz Urges Secretary Rubio To Release Billions In Funding For Gavi Vaccine Alliance, Global Fund To Fight Diseases, Save Lives (senate.gov) — In Washington, Senator Brian Schatz pressed Secretary of State Marco Rubio in a Senate Appropriations hearing to quickly release billions Congress already approved for Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, the Global Fund, and other global health efforts. Schatz argued that withholding money undermines future bipartisan deals, while Rubio promised movement "shortly," a reminder that D.C. budget decisions can ripple into vaccination access and disease control worldwide.
4. US House votes for measure that would end Iran war, in blow to Trump (taylorvilledailynews.com) — In Washington, the U.S. House narrowly approved a war powers resolution aimed at ending President Trump's conflict with Iran, signaling rare bipartisan pushback on presidential war authority. The vote, while largely symbolic for now, highlights growing concern in D.C. over war costs, rising prices, and separation-of-powers issues as related Ukraine aid and national security debates continue on Capitol Hill.
📸 Around Washington
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Washington
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★ Featured events ★
Heirloom - Silver & Brass Restoration Services: Thursdays 10-4 →
6830 Elm St, Suite 9, McLean, VA, 22101,
10:00 am
Libertarians and Friends Happy Hour →
Don Taco, 808 King St, Alexandria
5:30 pm
June 4-6: Celebrate America's 250th Birthday at the Spirit of Independence Festival! →
National Archives Museum, 701 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington
7:00 pm
National Harbor Veterans Makers Market →
American Way Outdoor Park, 151 Waterfront St, Oxon Hill
12:00 pm
Free Classical Concert with World-Renowned Musicians →
St. Ann Catholic Church, 4001 Yuma St NW, Washington
3:00 pm
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Other local events
DC Improv Date Night: Pride Edition →
DC Improv Comedy Club, 1140 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington
7:30 pm
Mosaic Theater Company: Precarious →
Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H St NE, Washington
7:30 pm
Precarious →
Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H St NE, Washington
7:30 pm
Sail into Summer Yacht Rock Concert →
355 Water St SE, Washington
9:00 am
National Donut Day →
1455 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington
11:00 am
African American Music Appreciation Month - Performances →
Eastern Market, 701 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Washington
5:00 pm
Fridays at Fort Totten FREE Concert Series 2026 →
The Modern at Art Place, 400 Galloway St NE, Washington
6:00 pm
Annie Lederman (stand-up comedy) →
DC Improv Comedy Club, 1140 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington
8:30 pm
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