Washington, D.C., will raise its minimum wage from $17 to $17.50 per hour for nontipped workers…
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DC police announce drone program to fight crime crisis
The Metropolitan Police Department in Washington, D.C., unveiled a new police helicopter and drones as part…
DC Council passes disputed $21 billion budget with payroll tax hike
The Council of the District of Columbia unanimously passed a $21 billion budget for fiscal 2025…
Norton wants to raise the profile of DC mayors to equal governors with half-staff honor
Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) introduced a bill that will honor the death of a Washington,…
DC leaders agree to raise taxes and cut programs to address $700 million deficit
The Council of the District of Columbia has granted preliminary approval for next year’s budget, which…
DC Council chairman proposes more tax hikes to counteract Bowser’s cuts to early education
Council of the District of Columbia Chairman Phil Mendelson is proposing tax increases on businesses and…
Former top adviser to DC mayor sexually harassed additional third woman, investigation finds
John Falcicchio, a former top adviser to Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser, made “unwanted sexual advances”…
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser’s approval rating underwater as crime remains a top concern
Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser‘s approval rating has fallen sharply in her third term as crime…
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser under fire for taking private jet trip with donor to Masters
Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser, a Democrat, is facing scrutiny from ethics watchdog groups for accepting…
Comer criticized for canceling DC mayor hearing following GWU encampment clearing
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) is receiving criticism after canceling a congressional hearing to…
Comer cancels Bowser hearing after pro-Palestinian encampment cleared at GW
The House Oversight Committee canceled a hearing examining the District of Columbia’s response to pro-Palestinian protests…
George Washington University anti-Israel protest broken up by police with 33 arrests
The George Washington University encampment was cleared by the Metropolitan Police Department early Wednesday morning after…
DC Mayor Bowser and police chief to testify to Congress on GWU campus protests
Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser and Metropolitan Police Department Chief Pamela Smith will testify before the…
House Education and Oversight GOP chairs slam Bowser and DC police over refusal to clear pro-Palestinian encampments
The GOP chairs of House Education and the Workforce and Oversight committees are demanding answers from…
Trump: Jan. 6 Pelosi’s fault, ‘nobody died other than Ashli’
Former President Donald Trump brushed back new criticism of his actions on Jan. 6, 2021, and…
Tom Cotton pressures DC Mayor Bowser to help police clear pro-Palestinian GWU protesters
Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR) is pressuring Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser to help police clear the…
On their dime: Bowser’s ‘economic development trip’ to the Masters was funded by taxpayers
Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser traveled to and attended the Masters golf tournament in Augusta, Georgia,…
DC teachers brace for hundreds of job cuts after Bowser budget proposal
Teachers and staff in Washington, D.C.’s public schools fear there may be 200 positions cut due…
DC opens Real-Time Crime Center as district tries to crack down on crime
Washington, D.C., opened its Real-Time Crime Center on Monday in a new initiative to curb crime…