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House passes bill to end historic government shutdown, sending measure to Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House passed a bill Wednesday to end the nation’s longest government shutdown, sending the measure to President Donald Trump for his signature after a historic 43-day funding lapse that saw federal workers go without multiple paychecks, travelers stranded at airports and people lining up at food banks to get a meal for […]
With their government contracts in limbo, small businesses await a historic shutdown’s end
Small business owners hit by delays and lost contracts hope for recovery as the historic government shutdown nears its end.
Trump administration threatens some funding for 3 states for not enforcing trucker English rules
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says California, Washington and New Mexico risk losing federal funds over trucker English enforcement.
FTC alleges Maryland reseller marked up tickets, including for Taylor Swift concerts
The Federal Trade Commission on Monday sued a Pikesville-based ticket reseller, alleging it illegally bought and marked up nearly 400,000 event tickets, including to concerts on Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour. The FTC alleges that Key Investment Group, the company’s principals and related businesses used thousands of Ticketmaster accounts and credit card numbers, fake and proxy IP addres[...]
Nvidia-backed AI startup to curb hungry data centers’ appetite for power
Startup Emerald AI plans to use software that will help AI data centers adjust their energy consumption, avoiding strain on the grid.
FBI to stay in D.C., will move from Hoover to Reagan buildings
The FBI will move its headquarters from the J. Edgar Hoover Building to the Ronald Reagan Building, a decision that keeps the law enforcement agency in Washington, D.C.
Under new management
Washington Commanders fans did everything but sing “Ding-Dong! The Witch Is Dead” during the team’s Sept. 10 season opening game. It felt like a new day as the NFL team came away with a win against the Arizona Cardinals. FedEx Field was sold out, and the stands were packed with local fans instead of supporters […]
Virginia’s back in game to score Commanders stadium
The $6.05 billion sale in July of the Washington Commanders by embattled former owner Dan Snyder did more than set a world record for the highest price paid for a professional sports team. The deal also reignited Virginia’s bid to persuade the Ashburn-based NFL team to move its stadium here. Lawmakers up for re-election in November […]
D.C. sues bitcoin whale Michael Saylor for tax fraud
MicroStrategy Inc. founder Michael Saylor was sued in August by the city of Washington, D.C., which alleges that he defrauded the nation’s capital of more than $25 million in income taxes. The lawsuit argues that Saylor falsely claimed to reside in Virginia or Florida while instead living in a luxury Georgetown penthouse. The civil suit, filed […]
Virginia 500 Spotlight: Mark C. Lowham
BEST ADVICE FOR OTHERS: You never learn anything when you are talking. FIRST JOB: Analyst for Kidder, Peabody & Co. in New York WHAT I WAS LIKE IN HIGH SCHOOL: Mr. Clean and a bit of a nerd, but I still managed to be elected student body president PERSON I ADMIRE: My father. He was […]
Juul settles with Va., 32 other states for $438.5M
After a two-year investigation, ongoing federal scrutiny and numerous lawsuits, Juul Labs Inc. tentatively settled with Virginia, 32 other states and Puerto Rico for $438.5 million on Tuesday. Virginia will receive $16.61 million over the next six to 10 years, state Attorney General Jason Miyares announced Tuesday, but the larger impact may be on Henrico […]
Bitcoin whale Michael Saylor accused of tax fraud
Tysons-based MicroStrategy Inc. Executive Chairman Michael Saylor is being sued by the city of Washington, D.C., which accuses Saylor of engaging in a fraudulent scheme to deprive the city of more than $25 million in income taxes while living in “a luxury penthouse on the Georgetown waterfront” and claiming to be a resident of Virginia […]
