DC funds semi-open primaries for 2028 elections

More than 18 months after voters in the nation’s capital passed a measure supporting change, the D.C. Council voted Tuesday to allow independent candidates to vote in district primaries starting in 2028. The council voted 9-2 to allocate $1.1 million for semi-open primaries from 2027 to 2030. At-Large Councilwoman Christina Henderson, who is not… Source…

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Trump deal gives Iran access to US dollar: What to know

The Trump administration this week signaled progress in its talks with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and reform its nuclear program by rolling back longstanding sanctions on Iranian oil exports. Under a 60-day license issued by the Treasury Department on Monday, Iran can now sell oil in US dollars, allowing dollar-denominated trade… Source…

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