District Links: DC takes on marriage licenses amid shutdown; Bowser is said to be ’50-50′ as to whether to seek fourth term, WAMU reports; and more

By Chris Kain On Oct 14, 2025 Last updated Oct 14, 2025

The federal government’s shutdown is no longer forcing a halt to the issuance of new marriage licenses in DC.

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