💸 President Trump will urge Congress to "get on board" with D.C.'s budget fix to restore over $1 billion in local funding, according to White House insiders. Speaker Mike Johnson is expected to put a bill on the floor soon. (Politico)
🖋️A federal judge declined to immediately reverse Trump's takeover at the U.S. Institute of Peace, which DOGE staff entered with D.C. police Monday. The independent think tank's lawyers argue it was an unlawful seizure "by force." (NPR)
❌ Another federal judge barred the administration from deporting a Georgetown University scholar, accused of spreading Hamas propaganda, until further ruling. His lawyers refute the charges and argue no crimes have been committed that violate his visa. (WTOP)
🌸 Peduncle elongation achieved!The "#BloomWatch community's favorite stage" (and most fun phrase) is happening at the Tidal Basin as cherry blossoms near their peak. (NPS via X)
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