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Why a full federal takeover of DC would require an act of Congress
The moment that local officials in our nation’s capital have been dreading for months is finally here. President Donald Trump, one month into his second term, has publicly returned to one of his longtime talking points: a federal takeover of the District of Columbia. It would take some doing, though — including, literally, an act of Congress. It’s the latest...
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March for Life returns as Trump pardons activists who blockaded DC clinic
The anti-abortion rights march is set to draw thousands to Washington, D.C. Here’s what to expect.
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Senate Votes to Block DC Crime Laws; Biden Supportive
The Senate has voted to block new District of Columbia crime laws and overrule the city government as lawmakers in both parties have expressed concern about rising violent crime rates in cities nationwide. President Joe Biden said last week that he will sign the Republican resolution, which passed the Senate on Wednesday after passing the House last month. It would...
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Planners Break Ground on Gulf War Memorial in DC
Over 30 years after a U.S.-led international military coalition expelled occupying Iraqi troops from Kuwait, planners have broken ground on the long-simmering plans for a Gulf War memorial.
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US Park Police Names Pamela Smith Its 1st Black Female Chief
The U.S. Park Police on Thursday named Pamela Smith as its new chief, making her the first Black woman to lead the 230-year-old law enforcement agency. Smith, a 23-year veteran of the force, announced she would begin her term by establishing body-worn cameras for all Park Police officers. “This is one of the many steps we must take to...
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DC's Many Prankster Activists Turn Anger Into Street Theater
In the nation’s capital, it can be hard for protesters to stand out. That’s why Washington activists have to get creative. There’s an ethos of performative prankster-style protest wired into the District of Columbia’s history, dating back decades.
