District Links: DC joins lawsuit against mass layoffs at federal agencies; U.S. transportation secretary pushes Bowser, WMATA on safety; and more

By Chris Kain On Mar 7, 2025 Last updated Mar 7, 2025

DC Attorney General Brian Schwalb has joined his counterparts in 19 states in filing a new lawsuit that seeks to stop mass firings of probationary employees in multiple federal agencies.

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