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The Latest: Republican Party
Washington (DC News Now) — President Donald Trump with a big win on Capitol Hill with the House passing his 'Big, Beautiful bill.' That bill lies in the Senate which it is expected to be a major battle with some members of the republican party. Meanwhile overseas, Trump and his administration says it is working around the clock to end the Russia, Ukraine war even though Trump had sharp words for Russian President, Vladimir Putin, this week after an overnight airstrike hit Ukraine. Colin Reed returns to Capitol Review. He is the co-founder of South & Hill Strategies. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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The Latest: the Democratic Party
Washington (DC News Now) — Many young democrats continue to push the party to take a more 'aggressive approach' moving forward to help regain control of the House, Senate, and White House. Democratic political strategist, Ashwani Jain, returns to Capitol Review. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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Historic downtown Frederick carriage house now an eclectic family-owned distillery
FREDERICK, Md. (DC News Now) — A young Frederick couple has brought some exotic spirits to the downtown. Brian and Ashley Allen have repurposed a historic building to house copper pot stills for barrel aging of specialty rums. The couple is behind an architectural renovation that has won distinction from the Frederick County Building Industry Association. Shakira WorldPride concert canceled; issue with Boston performance given as reason The Carriage House on N. Carroll Street in the heart of Frederick's historic downtown dates back to 1860. Ashley Allen and her husband had been looking for a special building to house their dream of a craft distillery. 'You can't beat the downtown area here in Frederick,' said Ashley Allen. 'World-class rum deserves a world-class building!' With Ashley's help, Brian Allen put five years of passionate detail into planning and designing their business dream. 'We won the number one renovation award in the commercial building category from the Frederick County Builders Association,' said Brian Allen. True Standard's in-house distiller, Kristian Nusland, relocated to Frederick from Colorado, loves the 'downtown vibe,' as he puts it. As for being part of this creative launch in western Maryland, 'this facility is top notch,' Nusland said. 'It allows me to be creative through my process.' And talk about eclectic spirits! 'We have an Oxford reserve, which is an unaged rum finished on American and French oak,' Brian Allen explains. True Standard Distillery's doors are officially open. You can find them on Facebook and Instagram. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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USAO: Maryland woman arraigned for defrauding DC's Medicaid program
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — A woman from Maryland was arraigned in D.C. on Friday for defrauding the District's Medicaid program, officials said. The U.S. Attorney's Office (USAO) for the District of Columbia said that 37-year-old Anna W. Makoye is facing 10 counts of first-degree fraud and 10 counts of first-degree theft. Makoye was working for a District Mental Health Rehabilitation Service provider as a community support worker. According to the charges, from August 2023 to February 2024, she allegedly submitted notes for services she did not provide and overbilled for services she claimed to have provided. Four men plead guilty to daytime shootings in DC Prosecutors believe that she caused D.C.'s government and its Medicaid program to pay more than $62,000 for services she did not provide and overpayment for services she claimed to have provided. She was indicted on May 21. If convicted, she would face a maximum term of 10 years' imprisonment. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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Police: Man arrested after multiple reports of women being groped near Fair Lakes
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — A man has been charged in Fairfax County after women reported being groped near Fair Lakes on Wednesday, police said. 33-year-old Gigssa Bekele Bengessa was charged in a series of sex-related crimes after eluding police for several hours. On May 28, around 5:05 p.m., officers with the Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD) responded to the 11700 block of Fair Oaks Mall in Fair Lakes for a sex offense case. Two victims reported that a man approached and touched them inappropriately. Trump administration targets DMV 'sanctuary cities,' threatens federal action While searching for the suspect, another report came in just before 5:20 p.m. regarding a man masturbating in a vehicle at the Fair Lakes Shopping Center. The suspect fled before police arrived. However, surveillance footage and vehicle information were obtained through Flock technology. Around 7:40 p.m., officers responded to the 12200 block of Fairfax Towne Center for a sex offense. The victim reported that a man approached her in the parking lot and assaulted her, police said. Nearly 45 minutes later, officers found Bekele Bengessa at his residence, where he assaulted an officer, FCPD noted. He was taken into custody after a brief struggle. Bekele Bengessa was transported to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center and charged with two counts of sexual battery, indecent exposure, obstruction of justice and two counts of assault on law enforcement officers. He is being held on no bond. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
