Will Singer
@wsinger.bsky.social
mostly DC: local politics, government, and news media
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From J6 insurrection to Schmitt's humiliation, there is a straight line. The latter covered up the former to confuse understanding of Trump's treason. A THREAD.
1. Let's not say goodbye to Eric Schmitt just yet.
His story is about more than a power-mad senator falling on his face. It's part of a larger story about the Republicans defending the leader of an insurrection against the United States.
His story is about more than a power-mad senator falling on his face. It's part of a larger story about the Republicans defending the leader of an insurrection against the United States.
October 2, 2026 at 11:05 AM
From J6 insurrection to Schmitt's humiliation, there is a straight line. The latter covered up the former to confuse understanding of Trump's treason. A THREAD.
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Me on September 30 / Me on October 1
October 1, 2026 at 9:07 PM
Me on September 30 / Me on October 1
It would be better if the headline here were about a dipshit auditor who made a wild accusation about a large budget error and turned out to be wrong, like that dipshit U.S. senator was
Auditor Finds $52M Error In Budget of Beleaguered Housing Authority · City Cast DC
D.C.’s affordable housing agency has grappled for years with its finances. This week, an auditor found another multi-million dollar mistake officials could not explain.
dc.citycast.fm
October 1, 2026 at 1:52 PM
It would be better if the headline here were about a dipshit auditor who made a wild accusation about a large budget error and turned out to be wrong, like that dipshit U.S. senator was
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Diesel at record high prices and why no trucker convoy in DC?
September 27, 2026 at 9:03 PM
Diesel at record high prices and why no trucker convoy in DC?
“White House complies with court order” is a “Man bites dog” novelty
September 24, 2026 at 4:59 PM
“White House complies with court order” is a “Man bites dog” novelty
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is this all weird theater or could they genuinely not tell that vance is the source on a lot of this stuff
September 23, 2026 at 10:00 PM
is this all weird theater or could they genuinely not tell that vance is the source on a lot of this stuff
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I wrote about how Trump is treating presidential power like it's his own possession and using it to punish blue states — but also about how at least he's promised lots of cash for all of us. www.ctinsider.com/columnist/ar...
September 23, 2026 at 2:51 AM
I wrote about how Trump is treating presidential power like it's his own possession and using it to punish blue states — but also about how at least he's promised lots of cash for all of us. www.ctinsider.com/columnist/ar...
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IT IS TIME.
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It’s Decorative Gourd Season, Motherfuckers
For the seventeenth year: Welcome to autumn, fuckheads.
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September 22, 2026 at 12:45 PM
IT IS TIME.
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Last week I presented to ODCA colleagues on using an LLM to research legislative sources faster.
After answering a prompt, the LLM offered to write “ODCA-style” audit criteria. I said yes.
Then LLM offered to write up a whole audit finding. I said yes.
I had provided no facts, mind you.
After answering a prompt, the LLM offered to write “ODCA-style” audit criteria. I said yes.
Then LLM offered to write up a whole audit finding. I said yes.
I had provided no facts, mind you.
Identifying vacant property. Screening 911 and 311 calls for quality. Improving benefit payments.
Here's how D.C. government wants to use AI, and where concerns are creeping in.
w @maustermuhle.bsky.social & Michael Brice-Saddler for @washsunmetro.bsky.social
www.washingtonsun.com/metro/dc-gov...
Here's how D.C. government wants to use AI, and where concerns are creeping in.
w @maustermuhle.bsky.social & Michael Brice-Saddler for @washsunmetro.bsky.social
www.washingtonsun.com/metro/dc-gov...
How the D.C. Government Wants to Use AI
Leaders say AI could assist the workers who keep D.C. running. But concerns over job displacement and privacy remain.
www.washingtonsun.com
September 22, 2026 at 12:09 PM
Last week I presented to ODCA colleagues on using an LLM to research legislative sources faster.
After answering a prompt, the LLM offered to write “ODCA-style” audit criteria. I said yes.
Then LLM offered to write up a whole audit finding. I said yes.
I had provided no facts, mind you.
After answering a prompt, the LLM offered to write “ODCA-style” audit criteria. I said yes.
Then LLM offered to write up a whole audit finding. I said yes.
I had provided no facts, mind you.
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my wife watching me assemble an ikea bookcase
September 21, 2026 at 1:20 PM
my wife watching me assemble an ikea bookcase
Congratulations to these local news outlets.
And curses upon the Washington Post, which serves its few remaining readers some goddamned videos of right-leaning whiteboys sharing billionaire-friendly opinions
And curses upon the Washington Post, which serves its few remaining readers some goddamned videos of right-leaning whiteboys sharing billionaire-friendly opinions
The Washington Sun is leading “All-DMV,” a local news collaboration with @fox5dc.com.web.brid.gy, @nbcwashington.com and @wtopnews.bsky.social to cover high school sports across the D.C. area. The inaugural season will start with public and private high school football, soccer and volleyball.
The Washington Sun leads “All-DMV” local news collaborative to highlight high school sports
The Washington Sun (formerly NOTUS) is leading a local news collaboration to spotlight the outstanding talent in high school athletics across the Washington, D.C., area.
www.washingtonsun.com
September 17, 2026 at 12:21 PM
Congratulations to these local news outlets.
And curses upon the Washington Post, which serves its few remaining readers some goddamned videos of right-leaning whiteboys sharing billionaire-friendly opinions
And curses upon the Washington Post, which serves its few remaining readers some goddamned videos of right-leaning whiteboys sharing billionaire-friendly opinions
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September 15, 2026 at 11:15 PM
I see two possible explanations for this text message:
1. Anti-democratic forces that control the government are using phishing tactics to deceive American voters
2. Democratic Party leadership remains unfathomably bad at political communication
1. Anti-democratic forces that control the government are using phishing tactics to deceive American voters
2. Democratic Party leadership remains unfathomably bad at political communication
September 15, 2026 at 1:55 AM
I see two possible explanations for this text message:
1. Anti-democratic forces that control the government are using phishing tactics to deceive American voters
2. Democratic Party leadership remains unfathomably bad at political communication
1. Anti-democratic forces that control the government are using phishing tactics to deceive American voters
2. Democratic Party leadership remains unfathomably bad at political communication
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Washington, DC area is considered one of the best places to work in the country.
Indeed ranked DC the second-best city in 2026, based on career opportunities, pay, job quality, & more. 👏💼
We're proud to keep the region connected to the jobs & opportunities that make it such a great place to work.
Indeed ranked DC the second-best city in 2026, based on career opportunities, pay, job quality, & more. 👏💼
We're proud to keep the region connected to the jobs & opportunities that make it such a great place to work.
September 14, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Washington, DC area is considered one of the best places to work in the country.
Indeed ranked DC the second-best city in 2026, based on career opportunities, pay, job quality, & more. 👏💼
We're proud to keep the region connected to the jobs & opportunities that make it such a great place to work.
Indeed ranked DC the second-best city in 2026, based on career opportunities, pay, job quality, & more. 👏💼
We're proud to keep the region connected to the jobs & opportunities that make it such a great place to work.
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Please let's not forget that DC United is in the middle of a 50% sales tax abatement incentive and only have to pay 25% of its real estate tax obligation. The first five years of land occupancy was 100% abatement of both, and the abatements phase out. Which is obvi why they want more DC money now.
September 14, 2026 at 1:46 PM
Please let's not forget that DC United is in the middle of a 50% sales tax abatement incentive and only have to pay 25% of its real estate tax obligation. The first five years of land occupancy was 100% abatement of both, and the abatements phase out. Which is obvi why they want more DC money now.
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I mean, it's already mostly happened in the lower ranks, but this is symbolic of what the Trump Administration has meant for the DMV: an assault on Black influence and opportunity not seen since Woodrow Wilson.
September 8, 2026 at 5:14 PM
I mean, it's already mostly happened in the lower ranks, but this is symbolic of what the Trump Administration has meant for the DMV: an assault on Black influence and opportunity not seen since Woodrow Wilson.
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Welp, there you have it folks. The National Guard is not here to help us. They’re here to provide cover for extrajudicial kidnappings and to promote growing authoritarianism. #FreeDC
A DC mom asking the national guard for help clearing a tree blocking her kid’s title 1 school:
Her: Aren’t you supposed to be here to help?
The national guard: Nope.
Her: Aren’t you supposed to be here to help?
The national guard: Nope.
September 4, 2026 at 2:38 PM
Welp, there you have it folks. The National Guard is not here to help us. They’re here to provide cover for extrajudicial kidnappings and to promote growing authoritarianism. #FreeDC
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I love that in this case that the AI hallucinations were filed by lawyers working for Deutsche Bank not the pro se Appellant, and Mr. Douglas got to have a little bit of an underdog "screw you" moment echoed by the court.
September 3, 2026 at 8:09 PM
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During the GW Bush presidency—a disaster in its own right—I would have dived into a story like this, hunting for lessons to be learned.
The Trump presidency is so stupid that I probably won’t ever click this link. Don’t put a bigoted television personality in charge of the defense department. 🤷♂️
The Trump presidency is so stupid that I probably won’t ever click this link. Don’t put a bigoted television personality in charge of the defense department. 🤷♂️
Exclusive: Prior to his resignation, Army Secretary Dan Driscoll took his concerns about Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's leadership directly to President Trump, Nancy A. Youssef, Missy Ryan, and Michael Scherer report:
Dan Driscoll’s Parting Shot
The Army secretary told Trump about problems in the Army and his friction with Hegseth, then resigned.
bit.ly
September 1, 2026 at 1:36 PM
During the GW Bush presidency—a disaster in its own right—I would have dived into a story like this, hunting for lessons to be learned.
The Trump presidency is so stupid that I probably won’t ever click this link. Don’t put a bigoted television personality in charge of the defense department. 🤷♂️
The Trump presidency is so stupid that I probably won’t ever click this link. Don’t put a bigoted television personality in charge of the defense department. 🤷♂️
I’m in a (another?) fucking-burn-it-down-then mood over the Supreme Court’s decision, which boils down to this: The blatantly illegal East Wing ballroom project is NOT a “case… arising under this Constitution [or] the Laws of the United States” within the meaning of Article III.
September 1, 2026 at 11:56 AM
I’m in a (another?) fucking-burn-it-down-then mood over the Supreme Court’s decision, which boils down to this: The blatantly illegal East Wing ballroom project is NOT a “case… arising under this Constitution [or] the Laws of the United States” within the meaning of Article III.
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The square dance at Pierce Mill on Sat was hours of pure joy. Sadly at 10 pm HSI and US Marshals showed up in cars with blacked out plates But then a dozen+ people stepped away for an hour to document and ensure an Uber driver was not taken by them. So proud of DC. #FreeDC
August 31, 2026 at 11:05 AM
The square dance at Pierce Mill on Sat was hours of pure joy. Sadly at 10 pm HSI and US Marshals showed up in cars with blacked out plates But then a dozen+ people stepped away for an hour to document and ensure an Uber driver was not taken by them. So proud of DC. #FreeDC
One can only wonder whether the grand jury passed on additional counts, but congrats to USAO-DC for advancing a federal case past the very first step
A Kentucky woman has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges that she intentionally damaged The World War II Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
https://to.pbs.org/4qJ9Ib6
https://to.pbs.org/4qJ9Ib6
Kentucky woman indicted on charges related to World War II Memorial damage
Melissa Farris is scheduled to be arraigned next week on two felony counts. Grand jurors indicted her Thursday on charges of destroying the veterans' memorial and destroying government property.
www.pbs.org
August 28, 2026 at 11:06 PM
One can only wonder whether the grand jury passed on additional counts, but congrats to USAO-DC for advancing a federal case past the very first step
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Happy first day of school to my kiddo and thousands more here in occupied DC, right? This is just a little over 30mins ago in front of Wheatley Education Campus, PK3-8th, where we’ve been pushing back against the NG and federal agents (FBI today) staging at and patrolling around our school. #FreeDC
August 24, 2026 at 1:33 PM
Happy first day of school to my kiddo and thousands more here in occupied DC, right? This is just a little over 30mins ago in front of Wheatley Education Campus, PK3-8th, where we’ve been pushing back against the NG and federal agents (FBI today) staging at and patrolling around our school. #FreeDC