District of Columbia

AP Decision Notes: What to Expect in the Washington, DC, City Council Special Election

WASHINGTON (AP) — Voters in southeast Washington, D.C., will fill a vacant city council seat Tuesday in a special election... Read More

WASHINGTON (AP) — Voters in southeast Washington, D.C., will fill a vacant city council seat Tuesday in a special election to replace former Councilmember Trayon White, who was expelled from office in February following his 2024 arrest in a federal corruption probe. Among... Read More

2025-07-09 19:50:48
by Tom Ramstack
Trump Suggests Federal Takeovers of New York City and Washington, DC

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump suggested a federal takeover of the District of Columbia Tuesday. He said he appointed his... Read More

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump suggested a federal takeover of the District of Columbia Tuesday. He said he appointed his chief of staff to meet with the city's mayor to discuss the possibility of a federal intervention. Trump says local... Read More

2025-07-01 21:04:10
by Dan McCue
FBI to Stay in Downtown DC

WASHINGTON — The Federal Bureau of Investigation has selected the site of its new headquarters and the big news is,... Read More

WASHINGTON — The Federal Bureau of Investigation has selected the site of its new headquarters and the big news is, it’s literally just down the street from its current building. On Tuesday, the agency and the General Services Administration announced... Read More

2025-06-12 20:07:08
by Dan McCue
Road Closures Mounting as Army’s 250th Birthday Parade Approaches

WASHINGTON — Road closures are beginning to mount in and around downtown D.C. as preparations continue for Saturday’s big 250th... Read More

WASHINGTON — Road closures are beginning to mount in and around downtown D.C. as preparations continue for Saturday’s big 250th birthday parade for the U.S. Army. Constitution Avenue has been mostly closed since Wednesday to accommodate parade preparations, following a... Read More

2025-06-04 17:25:39
by Tom Ramstack
High Cost of Military Parade Leads to Criticism of Trump

WASHINGTON — Cost estimates are rising along with congressional outrage over President Donald Trump’s planned military parade June 14 through... Read More

WASHINGTON — Cost estimates are rising along with congressional outrage over President Donald Trump’s planned military parade June 14 through the streets of Washington, D.C. The latest Defense Department estimate shows it would cost as much as $45 million. A... Read More

DC Mayor Seeks Business-Friendly Policies to Spark Growth Amid Loss of up to 40,000 Federal Jobs

WASHINGTON (AP) — With the nation's capital facing a pair of overlapping budget crises, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has unveiled a budget... Read More

WASHINGTON (AP) — With the nation's capital facing a pair of overlapping budget crises, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has unveiled a budget proposal that bets heavily on business-friendly policies designed to boost investment and move the city away from dependence on a dwindling... Read More

2025-05-05 20:19:37
by Dan McCue
Washington Commanders to Host 2027 NFL Draft on National Mall

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump was joined at the White House Monday by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, Washington Commanders owner... Read More

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump was joined at the White House Monday by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, Washington Commanders owner Josh Harris, and Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser to announce the NFL draft will be held on the National Mall... Read More

Commanders and Washington Agree to a Deal to Build at RFK Stadium Site

WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington’s NFL franchise is set to return to the nation’s capital as part of an agreement between the... Read More

WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington’s NFL franchise is set to return to the nation’s capital as part of an agreement between the organization and the District of Columbia government to build on the site of the old RFK Stadium. Mayor Muriel Bowser said... Read More

2025-04-15 20:41:07
by Dan McCue
Health Officials Investigating Measles Case in DC

WASHINGTON — D.C. Department of Health officials announced Tuesday that they are investigating a confirmed case of measles in a... Read More

WASHINGTON — D.C. Department of Health officials announced Tuesday that they are investigating a confirmed case of measles in a person who visited a Five Guys restaurant on I Street NW while contagious. DC Health said it is now in... Read More

American Airlines Flight Discontinues Landing to Avoid Departing Plane at Washington National

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — An American Airlines plane arriving at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport discontinued its landing, performing a go-around at... Read More

ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — An American Airlines plane arriving at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport discontinued its landing, performing a go-around at an air traffic controller’s instruction to avoid getting too close to another aircraft departing from the same runway, the Federal... Read More

March for Life Returns to Washington: What to Look for When Anti-Abortion Activists Gather

Thousands of anti-abortion activists are coming to Washington Friday for the annual March for Life, seeking to build momentum after... Read More

Thousands of anti-abortion activists are coming to Washington Friday for the annual March for Life, seeking to build momentum after a string of victories and maintain pressure on legislators. After decades of fighting to overturn Roe v. Wade, organizers are... Read More

Trump Returning to Power After Unprecedented Comeback, Emboldened to Reshape American Institutions

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump, who overcame impeachments, criminal indictments and a pair of assassination attempts to win another term in... Read More

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump, who overcame impeachments, criminal indictments and a pair of assassination attempts to win another term in the White House, will be sworn in as the 47th president on Monday, taking charge as Republicans assume unified control of Washington... Read More

RFK Stadium Site Provision Included in Federal Spending Bill, Win for the Commanders and NFL

The Washington Commanders are another step closer to the possibility of returning to the franchise’s old home in the nation’s... Read More

The Washington Commanders are another step closer to the possibility of returning to the franchise’s old home in the nation’s capital. A provision to transfer the land that is the site of the old RFK Stadium from the federal government to the... Read More

Local Washington Officials Brace for Four Years of Playing Defense Against Trump

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump's first stint in the White House proved to be a chaotic ride for the District... Read More

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump's first stint in the White House proved to be a chaotic ride for the District of Columbia. Now with Trump set to return to power — backed by a Republican-controlled Congress and the momentum of a sweeping... Read More

2024-10-18 21:19:53
by Tom Ramstack
DC Council Legislation Would Require More Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

WASHINGTON — Legislation approved unanimously this week by the District of Columbia Council would make the nation’s capital a leader... Read More

WASHINGTON — Legislation approved unanimously this week by the District of Columbia Council would make the nation’s capital a leader in installing infrastructure for electric vehicles. The “right to charge” law would require installation of EV charging stations at multi-unit... Read More

2024-07-18 21:37:31
by Tom Ramstack
DC Mayor Braces for Trump Presidency After Threats of Federal Takeover

WASHINGTON — Washington, D.C.'s mayor is reportedly pulling together a team to figure out how to respond to a possible... Read More

WASHINGTON — Washington, D.C.'s mayor is reportedly pulling together a team to figure out how to respond to a possible second Trump presidential administration. Former President Donald Trump has dropped hints he would overturn local laws that show tolerance toward... Read More

2024-07-10 18:08:05
by Anna Claire Miller
DC Council Issues Cease and Desist Orders to Unlicensed Cannabis Shops

WASHINGTON — The D.C. City Council is ramping up its efforts to shut down unlicensed cannabis stores operating in the... Read More

WASHINGTON — The D.C. City Council is ramping up its efforts to shut down unlicensed cannabis stores operating in the nation’s capital and seize their illegal products. Ahead of the July Fourth holiday weekend, the city’s Alcohol Beverage and Cannabis... Read More

Newly Named Washington Post Editor Decides Not to Take Job After Backlash

NEW YORK (AP) — Newly named Washington Post editor Robert Winnett has decided not to take the job and remain... Read More

NEW YORK (AP) — Newly named Washington Post editor Robert Winnett has decided not to take the job and remain in England amid leadership turmoil at the news organization. The Post's CEO and publisher, Will Lewis, announced Winnett's decision to... Read More

2024-06-17 15:10:03
by Dan McCue
DC Activates Emergency Plan Ahead of Summer’s First Heat Wave

WASHINGTON — D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has declared an extended heat emergency for the city, urging residents to stay cool... Read More

WASHINGTON — D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has declared an extended heat emergency for the city, urging residents to stay cool and to check on elderly or vulnerable neighbors as temperatures are expected to reach 98 degrees by the end of... Read More

2024-06-11 15:50:10
by Dan McCue
DC to Open Final Application Period for Medical Cannabis Dispensaries

WASHINGTON — The District of Columbia will open what it is calling the “final” application period for medical cannabis license... Read More

WASHINGTON — The District of Columbia will open what it is calling the “final” application period for medical cannabis license applications on July 1. In all, 33 retail licenses and two internet licenses will be available to non-social equity applicants,... Read More

Democratic Primary for DC Council Held Against Backdrop of Crime in the Nation's Capital

WASHINGTON (AP) — Tuesday's Democratic primary in heavily Democratic Washington will largely focus on crime, policing and law enforcement — hot-button issues... Read More

WASHINGTON (AP) — Tuesday's Democratic primary in heavily Democratic Washington will largely focus on crime, policing and law enforcement — hot-button issues in a city where violent crime spiked dramatically last year. Although the numbers for homicides and carjackings are down so... Read More

2024-05-25 20:51:13
by Tom Ramstack
US House Voids DC Law Allowing Non-Citizens to Vote

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate is now set to decide whether the District of Columbia’s controversial law that allows non-citizens... Read More

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate is now set to decide whether the District of Columbia’s controversial law that allows non-citizens to vote in local elections survives. The House this week approved a measure to cancel the law. “Allowing noncitizens —... Read More

2024-05-08 19:57:10
by Tom Ramstack
DC Police Clear War Protesters After Congressional Threat to Intervene

WASHINGTON — Washington, D.C., police cleared out Israel-Hamas War protesters from George Washington University in the early hours of Wednesday... Read More

WASHINGTON — Washington, D.C., police cleared out Israel-Hamas War protesters from George Washington University in the early hours of Wednesday but only after enduring congressional criticism for the delay. Thirty-three protesters were arrested at an encampment only blocks from the... Read More

2024-05-01 20:15:38
by Tom Ramstack
Congressmen Demand DC Police Remove Anti-Israel College Protesters

WASHINGTON — Republican members of Congress sent letters to Washington, D.C.'s mayor Tuesday demanding an explanation of why local police... Read More

WASHINGTON — Republican members of Congress sent letters to Washington, D.C.'s mayor Tuesday demanding an explanation of why local police have not cleared what the lawmakers called an "unlawful and antisemitic protest encampment" from the campus of George Washington University.... Read More

2024-03-25 21:06:55
by Tom Ramstack
DC Attorney General Warns Sports Teams About Relocating to Virginia

WASHINGTON — The District of Columbia’s attorney general is invoking a contract provision with local professional sports teams in the... Read More

WASHINGTON — The District of Columbia’s attorney general is invoking a contract provision with local professional sports teams in the city’s latest bid to keep them from relocating to Northern Virginia. D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb told Monumental Sports and... Read More

2024-03-22 19:42:28
by Tom Ramstack
Judge Upholds DC Law Giving Noncitizens Voting Rights

WASHINGTON — A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit Thursday against the District of Columbia Board of Elections that sought to... Read More

WASHINGTON — A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit Thursday against the District of Columbia Board of Elections that sought to invalidate a law giving noncitizens a right to vote in local elections. The Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act would... Read More

2024-03-13 20:45:54
by Dan McCue
140 of DC’s Beloved Cherry Trees to Be Axed in Tidal Basin Renovation

WASHINGTON — Catch them while you can. One hundred and forty of the District of Columbia’s beloved cherry trees —... Read More

WASHINGTON — Catch them while you can. One hundred and forty of the District of Columbia’s beloved cherry trees — long a magnet for tourists and even local sightseers — will be cut down in May as part of a... Read More

It's Not Just What Biden Will Say in State of the Union Address, but How

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is set to use his State of the Union address Thursday to promote his vision for... Read More

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is set to use his State of the Union address Thursday to promote his vision for a second term to a dispirited electorate who question whether he's up to the job and to warn that GOP... Read More

2024-03-06 20:58:12
by Tom Ramstack
DC Council Passes Anti-Crime Bill Despite Civil Rights Group Concerns

WASHINGTON — The District of Columbia Council approved legislation Tuesday that gives police broader powers to try to reduce crime... Read More

WASHINGTON — The District of Columbia Council approved legislation Tuesday that gives police broader powers to try to reduce crime that has risen to a level some members of Congress believe warrants federal intervention. The law increases penalties for illegal... Read More

2024-03-06 20:54:39
by Dan McCue
Road Closures Announced Ahead of State of the Union Address

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will deliver his State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress Thursday... Read More

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will deliver his State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress Thursday night, and the U.S. Capitol Police have released a list of road closures for the hours surrounding the annual event.... Read More

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