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House debating bill to give District control of RFK Stadium site

Advocates see it as a first step toward redeveloping the site

The House voted Wednesday to pass a bill that would allow D.C. to redevelop the old RFK site, a move widely seen as opening the door for construction of a new stadium for the Washington Commanders.

The District is one step closer to gaining control of RFK Stadium after the House voted to move forward with a bill that allows D.C. to decide what to do with the property.

Maryland lawmakers, typically allies of D.C., this time are competing with the District for the chance to host a new football stadium for the Washington Commanders.

Rep. Glenn Ivey highlights the pressing danger of cyberattacks on US communication infrastructure, emphasizing the need for proactive cybersecurity measures.

Federal lawmakers are calling on Congress to bestow its highest honor on Frederick Douglass, among several Marylanders posthumously attracting national recognition this year for their abolitionist work.

129 years after his death, a Maryland congressman is seeking to honor Douglass with the Congressional Gold Medal, which is the legislative body’s highest national expression for distinguished achievement.