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Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
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Metro to offer extended service for Post Malone concert
PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. () — With Post Malone set to perform in Landover Monday night, Metro says it plans to help get concertgoers home safely. Post Malone will at Northwest Stadium alongside Grammy-nominated country music star Jelly Roll on June 2. The concert is slated to start at 6:30 p.m.; however, Metro says if the show runs late, certain Metrorail stations will be open to help people get home. Metro moves to expand on system to ban violent offenders from using bus, Metro system In the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) said and will be open for entry past midnight, with all other stations only allowing riders to exit. are typically open from 5 a.m. to midnight, Monday through Thursday, with the last trains varying by station. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
USA Today
4 days ago
- Politics
- USA Today
GOP wants to rename DC metro after Trump
GOP wants to rename DC metro after Trump Show Caption Hide Caption Elon Musk officially departs Trump administration Elon Musk is leaving the Trump administration as his allotted 130 days as a "special government employee" ends. A Florida congressman is introducing a bill to try to rename Washington, D.C.'s metro to the "Trump Train," the latest in a series of efforts by GOP lawmakers to attach President Donald Trump's name to various buildings and infrastructure. Rep. Greg Steube, R-Florida, on Thursday, May 29 introduced the "Make Autorail Great Again Act," which would block all federal funding to the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) until it officially changes its name and that of the Metro it operates. Steube wants WMATA to go as WMAGA instead − short for "Washington Metropolitan Authority for Greater Access" − and for the Metro to become the "Trump Train," according to a news release from his office. "WMATA has received billions in federal assistance over the years and continues to face operational, safety, and fiscal challenges," Steube said in the release. "In the spirit of DOGE, this bill demands accountability by conditioning federal funding on reforms that signal a cultural shift away from bureaucratic stagnation toward public-facing excellence and patriotism." The Metro says it ferries 600,000 customers a day throughout the Washington, D.C. area and in surrounding Virginia and Maryland. With 98 stations, it is the second busiest metro system in the United States. The Florida lawmaker is just the latest member of the GOP to try to attach the president's name to a piece of infrastructure or building. Other Republicans have pursued a raft of proposals over the past year, ranging from adding Trump to Mount Rushmore to printing $500 bills featuring Trump's visage. 'Let's get carving!': Congresswoman introduces bill to add Trump to Mount Rushmore Here are some other recent proposals from Republican lawmakers aiming for significant Trump renames. Rep. Addison McDowell, R-North Carolina, introduced legislation Jan. 23 proposing Washington Dulles International Airport be renamed as Donald J. Trump International Airport. It failed in committee in mid-March. In Texas, Republican state Rep. Joanne Shofner introduced on March 14 a bill to rename a portion of I-35 in Travis County to the President Donald J. Trump Highway. In Arizona, a proposed bill from Republican state Sen. Wendy Rogers aimed to rename State Route 260 as the "Donald J. Trump Highway." It failed to make it out of the legislature. "I will bring it back next year and I will bring it back the following year, because we will honor this great President Donald J. Trump," Rogers said, according to KJZZ. Kentucky also wants to rename a highway after the president, with GOP lawmakers Jan. 7 introducing a joint resolution to designate 11 miles of Kentucky Route 18 in Boone County the "President Donald J. Trump Highway." Contributing: Natalie Neysa Alund and Kinsey Crowley, USA TODAY. Kathryn Palmer is a national trending news reporter for USA TODAY. You can reach her at kapalmer@ and on X @KathrynPlmr.
USA Today
5 days ago
- Politics
- USA Today
'Trump Train' the latest in a wave of GOP-led renaming efforts
'Trump Train' the latest in a wave of GOP-led renaming efforts Show Caption Hide Caption Elon Musk officially departs Trump administration Elon Musk is leaving the Trump administration as his allotted 130 days as a "special government employee" ends. A Florida congressman is introducing a bill to try to rename Washington, D.C.'s metro to the "Trump Train," the latest in a series of efforts by GOP lawmakers to attach President Donald Trump's name to various buildings and infrastructure. Rep. Greg Steube, R-Florida, on Thursday, May 29 introduced the "Make Autorail Great Again Act," which would block all federal funding to the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) until it officially changes its name and that of the Metro it operates. Steube wants WMATA to go as WMAGA instead − short for "Washington Metropolitan Authority for Greater Access" − and for the Metro to become the "Trump Train," according to a news release from his office. "WMATA has received billions in federal assistance over the years and continues to face operational, safety, and fiscal challenges," Steube said in the release. "In the spirit of DOGE, this bill demands accountability by conditioning federal funding on reforms that signal a cultural shift away from bureaucratic stagnation toward public-facing excellence and patriotism." The Metro says it ferries 600,000 customers a day throughout the Washington, D.C. area and in surrounding Virginia and Maryland. With 98 stations, it is the second busiest metro system in the United States. The Florida lawmaker is just the latest member of the GOP to try to attach the president's name to a piece of infrastructure or building. Other Republicans have pursued a raft of proposals over the past year, ranging from adding Trump to Mount Rushmore to printing $500 bills featuring Trump's visage. 'Let's get carving!': Congresswoman introduces bill to add Trump to Mount Rushmore Here are some other recent proposals from Republican lawmakers aiming for significant Trump renames. Rep. Addison McDowell, R-North Carolina, introduced legislation Jan. 23 proposing Washington Dulles International Airport be renamed as Donald J. Trump International Airport. It failed in committee in mid-March. In Texas, Republican state Rep. Joanne Shofner introduced on March 14 a bill to rename a portion of I-35 in Travis County to the President Donald J. Trump Highway. In Arizona, a proposed bill from Republican state Sen. Wendy Rogers aimed to rename State Route 260 as the "Donald J. Trump Highway." It failed to make it out of the legislature. "I will bring it back next year and I will bring it back the following year, because we will honor this great President Donald J. Trump," Rogers said, according to KJZZ. Kentucky also wants to rename a highway after the president, with GOP lawmakers Jan. 7 introducing a joint resolution to designate 11 miles of Kentucky Route 18 in Boone County the "President Donald J. Trump Highway." Contributing: Natalie Neysa Alund and Kinsey Crowley, USA TODAY. Kathryn Palmer is a national trending news reporter for USA TODAY. You can reach her at kapalmer@ and on X @KathrynPlmr.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Florida Congressman introduces bill to rename Metro ‘WMAGA', ‘Trump Train'
WASHINGTON () — A Republican Congressman representing Florida's 17th district a bill on Thursday that would rebrand the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, changing WMATA to 'WMAGA.' The 'Make Autorail Great Again Act' aims to block 'all federal funding' to the agency until it 'officially changes its name to the 'Washington Metropolitan Authority for Greater Access,'' Rep. Greg Steube said. WMATA receives a portion of its funding from the federal government, anticipating about $144 million in federal support (6%), according to . Steube also said Metrorail would be renamed the 'Trump Train,' according to the . Tap. Ride. Go! Metro launches new payment system 'WMATA has received billions in federal assistance over the years and continues to face operational, safety, and fiscal challenges,' Steube wrote in a news release. 'In the spirit of DOGE, this bill demands accountability by conditioning federal funding on reforms that signal a cultural shift away from bureaucratic stagnation toward public-facing excellence and patriotism.' He said the bill is part of WMATA's 'much-needed reform.' Critics on social media strongly disagree with the proposal. for Steube's bill, which NewsNation said he was handing out on Capitol Hill. DC News Now reached out to WMATA for a statement. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
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Republican introduces bill to rename DC Metro the ‘Trump Train,' ‘WMAGA'
Rep. Greg Steube (R-Fla.) introduced a bill Thursday to rename the Washington, D.C., subway system after President Trump and his MAGA slogan. The Make Autorail Great Again Act would withhold federal funding to the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, known as WMATA, until it rebrands as the Washington Metropolitan Authority for Greater Access, or WMAGA — a similar acronym to the Make America Great Again slogan — and renames the Metrorail the Trump Train. 'WMATA has received billions in federal assistance over the years and continues to face operational, safety, and fiscal challenges,' Steube said in a statement. 'In the spirit of DOGE, this bill demands accountability by conditioning federal funding on reforms that signal a cultural shift away from bureaucratic stagnation toward public-facing excellence and patriotism.' Steube's bill is just one of many that Republicans have introduced making a direct appeal to Trump's name or brand. Rep. Addison McDowell (R-N.C.) has introduced a bill to rename Washington Dulles International Airport after Trump, and Rep. Joe Wilson (R-S.C.) introduced a bill to print $250 bills featuring a portrait of Trump. A release from Steube's office said the rebrand 'represents more than a name change; it is a mandate for performance and transformation.' 'Like any struggling institution, WMATA needs a fresh identity that aligns with efficiency, service quality, and renewed public trust. These new names serve as a bold rallying point for much-needed reform,' Steube said, adding that the District is preparing to host major events like the 2027 NFL Draft. Steube's release said WMATA receives about $150 million in annual federal funding through federal formula matching programs. WMATA's 2024 annual report said it received $154.5 million from Virginia, $167 million from Maryland, and $178.5 million from the District of Columbia. WMATA this week announced the launch of a major update to its fare payment system, enabling riders to tap in and out of stations and pay with just a contactless credit or debit card rather than requiring a Metro card. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
