District Links: Unemployment claims climb in DC amid worries about local impact of reducing federal workforce; 7 top DC prosecutors demoted; and more

By Chris Kain On Feb 28, 2025 Last updated Feb 28, 2025

Unemployment claims rose dramatically last week in the District, exacerbating worries about the local economic impact from the Trump administration’s continuing efforts to curb spending and reduce the size of the federal workforce.

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