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During a recent interview at the Y Combinator AI Startup School, Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) CEO Elon Musk discussed his time in Washington D.C. and why he almost didn't get his start creating companies on his own. "I never wanted to start a company, I just wanted to be part of building the internet,"...

President Donald Trump is set to host a large military parade in Washington D.C. on Saturday, June 14, an event that coincides with his birthday. It turns out big technology companies could be helping to fund the event alongside taxpayers. What Happened: Trump's parade to celebrate the 250th...

President Donald Trump's upcoming birthday bash comes with tanks, troops—and no primetime. What Happened: A $45-million military parade in Washington D.C. to celebrate the Army's 250th anniversary—and Trump's 79th birthday on June 14—won't air on any major broadcast networks, as top media outlets...

Cannabis legalization in the U.S. has been marked by numerous challenges, creating both headaches and opportunities for businesses, consumers and regulators. While policies are normally well-intentioned, their implementation often leads to significant unexpected consequences. That’s because,...

Former President Donald Trump has made a controversial appeal to Jewish voters. What Happened: Trump made these remarks at a pro-Israel conference in Washington, D.C., where he criticized Jewish Democrats and Vice President Kamala Harris, The Hill reported on Friday. He referred to the estimated 60...

As residents of the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic United States brace for a historic heat wave, here are 10 stocks that could be impacted by June’s extreme weather. The Forecast: According to AccuWeather, several major population centers will see extreme heat this week. Chicago is forecasted to...

In Washington D.C., a legal battle is unfolding regarding the “cannabis distance rule” as residents and an Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC) have taken steps to prevent the establishment of new cannabis dispensaries close to educational institutions. Regulation in DC indicates a...

As part of a continued effort to spotlight the rampant violence in Washington D.C., House Republicans brought victims of violent crimes to testify in a Judiciary Committee hearing. As per a report from The Hill, this move is the latest attempt by GOP members of the subcommittee on...

The youngest member of Congress was psyched to be moving to the nation's capital to begin his new job for the people of Florida in the House of Representatives. First Things First: Find A Place To Live.  Maxwell Frost (D), 25, found an affordable apartment in Washington D.C.'...

A committee in Washington, D.C. greenlighted an amended measure seeking to make a few changes to the District's medical cannabis program, reported Marijuana Moment. Why It Matters? Lawmakers approved the piece of legislation from council chairman Phil Mendelson (D) on behalf of Mayor Muriel...

The D.C. Office of Employee Appeals (OEA) ruled in favor of a government employee and medical marijuana (MMJ) patient who was fired after being suspected of intoxication in the workplace and who subsequently tested positive for marijuana in late 2020. The Washington, D.C. administrative court...

Since Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser signed into law the Medical Marijuana Self-Certification Emergency Amendment Act of 2022 in early July, official data shows a significant increase in registrations. Under this law, Washington D.C. residents are allowed to self-certify as medical...

Washington, D.C. lawmakers green-lighted emergency legislation to set up a recreational cannabis market by allowing people to self-certify as medical marijuana patients, without a doctor’s recommendation and to buy cannabis from licensed retailers. Sponsored by Councilmembers...

Private companies in Washington D.C. will not be allowed to fire workers who test positive for marijuana use, under a law unanimously passed by the D.C. Council Tuesday. It will now head to the desk of Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) for her signature. Although recreational marijuana...

Policymakers may be slowly and steadily warming to the concept of cryptocurrencies and its adoption, according to Coinbase Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: COIN) co-founder and chief executive officer Brian Armstrong. What Happened: It has become harder to meet a cryptocurrency skeptic in Washington D.C....