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NEW UPDATED: “Our museums, research centers, and the National Zoo are open today, and will remain open through Saturday, October 11.

If the government shutdown continues past October 11, the Smithsonian will then close to the public.” www.si.edu

Thanks for the updates. My feedback for the video clip and YouTube (I'm aware I can turn on cc), however, can you add open caption (burned) on all videos for the Deaf audience and everyone else. Thanks.

@metrorailinfo.bsky.social Can you check Archives-Navy Memorial-Penn Quarter station because it’s often hot inside? It’s been several days. Thanks.

Yellow Line: Expect delays in both directions because of inspections being performed between Potomac Yard and King Street following a report of a trespasser on the tracks.

Time to read his book, “The Best Strangers in the World,” by @ari-shapiro.bsky.social

Thank you, Ari.

White House reviewing Smithsonian exhibits to make sure they align with Trump's vision The president signed an executive order earlier this year ordering the removal of "improper ideology" from the museum system.

The White House is conducting an expansive review of the Smithsonian's museum exhibitions, materials and operations to ensure it aligns with President Donald Trump's views of history, an administration official confirmed to NBC News.

@lukerussert.bsky.social For some reason, it is like “Somebody Feed Phil,” version. I might say, “Somebody Teaches Luke,” something like that. 😉

Book titled “Look for me there” (white text) “Grieving my father, finding myself” “Luke Russert (black text” Book cover: a male with a dark jacket and tan pants. He looks over the brown desert and the mountains.

Reading @lukerussert.bsky.social book on @wmata.com during my commute home.

Great book by Luke!

Big apology to our 🔵🟠⚪️🚇 customers for this morning’s service issue. Initial report that an electrical cable flared up that will require maint time to repair. I got caught in this disruption as well & fully acknowledge that service in this area has not been good enough lately.

Thank you, GM @wmatagm.bsky.social. I got on 💙 lane for the first time this morning. Hopefully, it’ll reduce some delays. 🤞🤞

Anyway, Happy Tuesday.

(P.S. - visit the new gallery for the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum)

Happy Friday!

Storm Team4 Forecast: Mild weather continues with cloudy skies for Tuesday Storm Team4 has the weather forecast for D.C., Maryland and Northern Virginia.

⛅ While there might be more clouds than sun on Tuesday, make sure to get outside and enjoy the 60° temperatures!

There's a small chance of rain but don't expect much.
nbc4dc.com/3A8y7QI

Lester Holt is stepping down as anchor of 'NBC Nightly News' after a decade Holt will move full time to NBC’s news magazine show “Dateline” at the beginning of the summer.

Lester Holt, the anchor and managing editor of “NBC Nightly News” for a decade, announced Monday that he is stepping down.

Merci beaucoup, Monsieur Le President Emmanuel Macron.

Snow potential index: 3/10 (↓) Batten down the hatches. At some point between Wednesday afternoon and midday Thursday, we could see enough snow to amount to a dusting to around 1 inch.

That was a bad move by the United States. This is not OK.

The proper diplomatic approach should invite the Ukraine delegations to the table, especially if Ukraine is the main topic.

BREAKING: Trump just fired an entire team of CFPB public servants who helped uncover financial wrongdoing, out-of-control AI, and consumer harm. This is a win for Big Tech & Wall Street, and a loss for everyday people.

Good morning, Andy. It’s bitter cold and blustery in D.C. on the way to work. 🥶

I'm reading some news on BlueSky on the subway. Minus coffee, which I’ll get it soon.

Most of DC area now under Winter Storm Warning from the National Weather Service.

Stay with us at cwg.live before, during and after the storm. That's where you'll always find our latest forecast, including our snowfall map, and breaking updates.

@flakphoto.news Have you read this book, or have you heard about him?

Cover book: a black person with print dress of Kenya flag surrounding bamboo on background. A book on bookcase.

Another is a famous Kenyan activist named Boniface Mwangi. “Unbounded.”

Book cover of brown person with black eyeglasses, photographer vest, holding his camera. Book surrounding the bookcase. Title, “The Man Who Moved The Work: The Life & Work of Mohamed Amin.”

Hey Andy, Happy Holidays!

Here is a couple of books that you should learn about this person. I read them when I was a Peace Corps Volunteer in Kenya. The book called, “The Man Who Moved The World: The Life & Work of Mohamed Amin.” 1/2

Want To Read More This Year? These Tiny Habits Will Help. One tip? Don’t feel bad if you DNF a book.

Are you trying to read more in 2025? Here are some tips from me and BookTokers I spoke with.

My favorite bit of advice? Don't feel bad if you DNF a book. There's too many books out there you'll enjoy tackling.
www.huffpost.com/entry/how-to...

Where are they now? Alumni share how Deaf Studies has shaped their lives | Deaf Studies | Gallaudet University Continuing our celebration of Gallaudet’s Deaf Studies 30th Anniversary, we spotlight several alumni of the Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programs. Read

For Deaf Studies 30th anniversary, Gallaudet University spotlighted the program’s alumni and I was one of them.

Have a read.

ID: From l to r on top: Ardavan Guity, Melissa Malzkuhn, Megumi Kawakami, Drew Budai
Bottom: Laura Mauldin, Larry Gray, Monica Keller-Knörzer, and Ryan Commerson.

I'm on the Dark Chocolate team. 🍫

Photo in black and white. Building with some windows and a flagpole with the U.S. flag. Two trees between the flagpole.

Random photo: The United States Department of Justice.

Morning Andy.

The Atlantic 10: The Best Books of 2024 The titles that made us think the most this year

THE BOOKS THAT MADE US THINK THE MOST THIS YEAR via @theatlantic.com www.theatlantic.com/books/archiv...

Legislative leaders promise bipartisan path forward, but no compromise on fundamental freedoms • Maine Morning Star If the average customer of Mattie Daughtry’s Brunswick brewery can’t feel the impact of the work done in Augusta, then the Maine Legislature has failed, the newly elected Senate president said Wednesd...

It’s an honor to be elected Speaker of the Maine House for a second non-consecutive term.

As I said today, “Let us use this session to prove what Maine has always known: that we are stronger when we work together, that solutions are found not in digging trenches, but in building bridges.”