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What DC Del. Holmes Norton said about Trump's chance of reelection
Any president of the United States has enormous power when it comes to D.C., because it’s not a state. Trump has threatened to “take over” the city many times on the campaign trail. Here’s what that would mean for the District.
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Trump threatened to ‘take over' DC if reelected. Here's what city leaders say
Any president of the United States has enormous power when it comes to D.C., because it’s not a state. Trump has threatened to “take over” the city many times on the campaign trail. Here’s what that would mean for the District.
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DC prepares for possible 2nd Trump presidency after threats of federal takeover
The POTUS has enormous powers when it comes to Washington D.C., which is not a state. News4’s Mark Segraves reports on what that could mean for the District.
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DC's mayor and council chairman disagree on how to close the budget gap. Here's where their plans differ
D.C. is faced with a $700 million budget gap next year, and residents are facing some significant tax increases across the District to close the distance. News4’s Mark Segraves reports.
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Ward 7 primary remains too close to call; 4 incumbents projected to win
Councilmembers Janeese Lewis George, Robert White and Trayon White are projected to win their contested primaries. The race for the open Ward 7 seat is too close to call. News4’s Mark Segraves reports.
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Voters hit the polls for the DC primary election on Tuesday
D.C. voters head to the polls Tuesday to cast their ballots in the D.C. Primary Election. News4’s Juliana Valencia reports on what to know.
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It's DC's 2024 primary day: Polling places, hours & voter registration info
Primary day in D.C. is Tuesday, June 4, 2024. You can vote in person that day, but early voting and mail-in voting are also options for voters.
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DC Council primary: What to know about the Ward 7 primary
With incumbent Ward 7 Councilmember Vince Gray not seeking reelection, 10 Democrats are vying for his seat in next week’s primary. News4’s Mark Segraves reports on the race.
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DC Dept. of Corrections blasts decision to cut funds for jail
The budget that the D.C. Council gave initial approval to this week would be a major setback for the District’s efforts to build a new jail. News4’s Mark Segraves reports.
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DC Council primary: What to know about the Ward 8 primary
Two-term incumbent D.C. Councilmember Trayon White faces a pair of challengers in next week’s primary. News4’s Mark Segraves breaks down the ballot.
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DC Council primary: What to know about the Ward 4 and at-large races
As the D.C. Council primary election day approaches and early voting is underway, News4’s Mark Segraves breaks down the ballot with help from veteran political reporter Tom Sherwood.
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DC Council votes on new budget with further tax hikes
Both Council Chairman Phil Mendelson and Mayor Muriel Bowser acknowledge the District’s $700 million budget gap requires cuts to programs and tax increases, but they disagree on which programs to cut and which taxes to raise.
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DC Council votes on new budget with further tax hikes
The budget also includes a $70 million pay equity investment for childcare workers, advocated for by Councilmember Christina Henderson. News4’s Mark Segraves reports.
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DC Council chair proposes tax hikes to keep programs mayor would cut
The D.C. Council chairman unveiled his plan on Tuesday to increase some property taxes and a tax imposed on employers. Chair Phil Mendelson said it’s part of his plan to restore programs that Mayor Muriel Bowser wanted to cut as part of the upcoming budget vote.
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DC Council chair proposes tax hikes to keep programs mayor would cut
The D.C. Council chairman unveiled his plan on Tuesday to increase some property taxes and a tax imposed on employers. He said it’s part of his plan to restore programs Mayor Muriel Bowser wanted to cut. News4’s Mark Segraves reports.
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DC leaders introduce bill to require registration for mopeds
D.C. leaders are looking to address a recent rise in mopeds on the roads. Officials say many of the vehicles are unregistered, so they want to update the law to keep up.
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DC leaders introduce bill to require registration for mopeds
D.C. leaders are looking to address a recent rise in mopeds on the roads. Officials say many of the vehicles are unregistered, so they want to update the law to keep up. News4’s Walter Morris reports.
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Showdown over DC budget could lead to another clash with Congress
When D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser presented next year’s budget to the D.C. Council, she included $500 million in cuts to services, as well as some tax increases. Bowser said part of the reason she was making such deep cuts to programs such as the Early Childhood Education Pay Equity Fund was a last-minute requirement from the District’s CFO, Glenn Lee,...
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DC Council chairman intends to ignore CFO's budget request
A showdown brewing over D.C.’s budget could end with another faceoff between D.C. leaders and Congress. News4’s Mark Segraves reports the city’s chief financial officer is requiring the budget include $200 million set aside for emergencies, but the D.C. Council chairman is threatening to ignore the CFO.
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$800 million in cuts, tax increases proposed for the District
D.C. Councilmember Christina Henderson became emotional while talking about programs that may receive cuts. “It feels as though we are proposing to balance this budget on the backs of Black and brown women,” she said. News4’s Mark Segraves reports.