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November 17, 2023

D.C. Sues Landlords, FBI Building Mayhem, and Climate Protest Vandalism

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D.C. Sues Landlords, FBI Building Mayhem, and Climate Protest Vandalism

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D.C. is suing a bunch of landlords over a program that may be costing you money. Plus, remember when we talked about the FBI moving to Maryland? Well, things have taken a turn for the more complicated. And why are climate protesters targeting the National Gallery of Art? City Cast’s Priyanka Tilve and the Washington Post’s Justin William Moyer are here to wrap up the week.


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