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Michael Schaffer retweeted
I spoke with @ChmnMendelson shortly before @chenderson made her announcement. Mendo said he based his decision on advice from the Council's general counsel. | Henderson Switches Party Affiliation Again, Yielding To DC Dems dc.citycast.fm/dc-politics/h…
Michael Schaffer retweeted
The Chair plans to swear in @JamalHoltz on Monday. And then he’d sit in the dais the next day with @CMCHenderson, who says she has a legal claim to this spot.
Michael Schaffer retweeted
In case you missed the Trump arch drama last night:
- 120 people testified against the arch in a nearly 10 hour hearing
- The panel (stacked with Trump allies) approved it 8-4 anyway
- Less than 2 hours later, a judge blocked construction for the next two weeks
More on the late-night developments from @jackiepeiser here:
dc.citycast.fm/news/judge-bl…
Michael Schaffer retweeted
The promise of cruising the broad Potomac or even the majestic Anacostia would seem a shrewd management tool. It could be used to reward Guard members for particularly diligent foot patrol. It would probably be more welcome than a mere letter of appreciation.
DC Tab, 11/6/26. As reported in Politico— here’s how it might play if Washington had a tabloid. politico.com/news/2026/11/05…
Michael Schaffer retweeted
Here we go. Many in the Wilson Building predict this is sure to set up a legal battle between DC Dems and @CMCHenderson.
DC Democratic Party Appoints Jamal Holtz Interim At-Large Councilmember and Calls for His Immediate Swearing-In - mailchi.mp/dcdemocraticparty…
Michael Schaffer retweeted
TODAY'S NEWSLETTER: Who invited Trayon White to speak at the JLG victory party? … A final vote is expected today on Trump’s victory arch … Saying goodbye to some out-of-state Republicans who tried to mess with D.C. laws. @michaelschaffer
dc.citycast.fm/newsletters/c…
Michael Schaffer retweeted
Today is a gearing up to be a big day for President Trump and his 250-foot arch. The National Capital Planning Commission, a panel stacked with Trump allies, is expected to sign off on the arch. Construction could begin immediately. Here's what to expect: dc.citycast.fm/news/trump-ar…
Michael Schaffer retweeted
NOW: @CMBrookePinto is calling on the 5 newly elected Democratic governors from Georgia, Iowa, Nevada, Ohio and Texas to withdraw their National Guard troops from D.C. on day 1.
Collectively, those states account for 628 troops in D.C.
DC Tab, 11/4/26. As reported in @CityCast_DC — but here’s how it might have looked on the wood. dc.citycast.fm/dc-politics/d…
DC Tab, 11/3/26. As discussed in today’s @CityCast_DC newsletter. But here’s how it mighta looked on a dead tree. dc.citycast.fm/newsletters/c…
DC Tab, 11/2/26. As reported in DC News Now, but here’s how it might have looked. dcnewsnow.com/news/local-new…
Michael Schaffer retweeted
From me and @EmmaUber7 | D.C., Virginia Governments Sue To Block Trump’s Arch dc.citycast.fm/dc-politics/T…
Michael Schaffer retweeted
The optics of donors funneling money to the groups whose leaders get appointed to top administration jobs is not good. Great scoop from @CityCast_DC
SCOOP: The Greater Washington Community Foundation is courting donors for a $2 million fund to support and shape the JLG administration transition, according to a concept note of the plan I reviewed. 🧵 dc.citycast.fm/dc-politics/w…
Michael Schaffer retweeted
Excellent scoop by @jackiepeiser -- DC foundation looking to raise millions to shape Janeese Lewis George's mayoral transition. dc.citycast.fm/dc-politics/w…
Michael Schaffer retweeted
The premise of this fund appears to be that the new administration will appoint folks to senior positions who don’t have the necessary experience and expertise—and who are leaving nonprofits behind that can’t survive without help from donors trying to ingratiate themselves with the new mayor.
Pretty good scoop from @jackiepeiser: Major philanthropic foundation is shopping a $2k fund that would fund @Janeese4DC transition, train appointees, and bankroll the nonprofits whose leaders it imagines might get top jobs. dc.citycast.fm/dc-politics/w…
Michael Schaffer retweeted
I was told that the next administration was going to be staffed with qualified technocrats after years of giving top jobs to unqualified loyalists, but it appears that the next administration is setting up an apparatus to “train” unqualified loyalists to work in the government??
Pretty good scoop from @jackiepeiser: Major philanthropic foundation is shopping a $2k fund that would fund @Janeese4DC transition, train appointees, and bankroll the nonprofits whose leaders it imagines might get top jobs. dc.citycast.fm/dc-politics/w…
Pretty good scoop from @jackiepeiser: Major philanthropic foundation is shopping a $2k fund that would fund @Janeese4DC transition, train appointees, and bankroll the nonprofits whose leaders it imagines might get top jobs. dc.citycast.fm/dc-politics/w…
No word on whether donors and steering committee — which would meet biweekly with transition team, per the concept doc — will be disclosed.