DC leaders concerned about new budget proposal
With just four days remaining for Congress to pass a spending package and avoid a partial government shutdown, lawmakers are debating a proposal that includes significant budget cuts for D.C.
House spending bill could cut $1 billion in DC funds; impacting schools, public safety
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser is warning of devastating budget cuts if Congress passes a Republican-backed spending bill that would force the city to slash $1.1 billion in local funding halfway through the fiscal year.
Black Lives Matter Plaza reconstruction begins Monday
Reconstruction on Black Lives Matter Plaza began on Monday, causing temporary closures around some areas near the White House.
Transportation secretary pens letters to DC Mayor, WMATA, Amtrak asking for safety improvements
The Trump Administration is urging D.C. leaders to focus on safety and security with the city's transportation systems, saying changes are necessary to "restore greatness to our nation’s capital."
As federal job losses mount, Bowser pitches solutions to stabilize DC’s economy
As federal job losses ripple through the D.C. area, Mayor Muriel Bowser led a situational update tele-townhall on Wednesday to address the economic impact and offer support to affected workers.
Black Lives Matter Plaza to be redesigned as part of new DC mural project
The famous Black Lives Matter Plaza near the White House will soon look very different.
Mayor Bowser's DC 2050 plan to improve housing, jobs, and neighborhoods
What will D.C. look like in 2050? Mayor Muriel Bowser and the D.C. Office of Planning are asking residents to weigh in as they embark on the city’s first major Comprehensive Plan rewrite in almost 20 years.
DC’s Mayor responds to Trump's takeover comments, says statehood is solution
Washington, D.C.’s leaders pushed back against President Donald Trump after he expressed support for congressional efforts for a federal takeover of the nation's capital.
DC mayor responds to proposed 'Bowser Act,' which aims to repeal Home Rule
D.C.'s mayor is responding to a proposed bill that aims to repeal Home Rule in the district and could strip the powers of the D.C. government if passed.
DC Home Rule under threat after BOWSER Act introduced in Congress
Utah Senator Mike Lee and Tennessee Representative Andy Ogles introduced a bill last week that could strip Washington, D.C. of its ability to govern itself.
Inauguration Day: Security tightens in DC one week before Trump takes office
A robust security plan is in place across the nation’s capital ahead of the presidential inauguration, which will take place amid extra tight security.
DC mayor has 'great meeting' with President-elect Trump ahead of inauguration
Mayor Muriel Bowser and President-elect Donald Trump met Monday to discuss collaborative ways to improve the nation’s capital during Trump’s second term.
Can the president grant DC statehood? A look at the facts
At the 2024 Democratic National Convention, Mayor Muriel Bowser said a President Kamala Harris could help make the District of Columbia the 51st state. But is that even possible?
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser tests positive for COVID-19
Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser has tested positive for COVID-19.
DC mayor responds to bribery charge against Councilmember Trayon White
Mayor Bowser "concerned and disappointed" over Trayon White's bribery charge
Mayor Bowser's Colonial Village home renovations spark scrutiny over $525K price tag
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser’s home is undergoing renovations, with a significant portion of the work appearing to focus on security upgrades, according to a report in Washington City Paper.
DC mayor says crime is down, residents have mixed views on safety
Violence and crime in the District remain pressing issues, despite Mayor Muriel Bowser's assertion of a decline in gun crime and homicides, which she discussed during a recent appearance on FOX 5.
DC’s mayor says this about calls for President Biden to drop out of race
President Joe Biden's campaign insisted Friday that he is not stepping aside as he faces the reality that many Democrats at the highest levels want him to bow out of the 2024 election. One of those chiming in was D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser.
DC Mayor Bowser talks crime, economy, and state of the District
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser sat down with FOX 5’s Marissa Mitchell for a conversation centered around the transformation of downtown D.C, with a focus on economic development, safety, and the city's comeback.
DC weather: Extended Heat Emergency issued through the weekend
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced an Extended Heat Emergency from from Saturday, July 13 through Wednesday, July 17.