House committee passes bill restricting D.C.’s power to raise taxes
A House committee approved new legislation that would revoke the D.C. Council’s authority to pass new tax hikes.
A House committee approved new legislation that would revoke the D.C. Council’s authority to pass new tax hikes.
WATCH: President Trump addresses nation on Iran, election integrity
President Donald Trump is scheduled to deliver a nationwide evening address Thursday.
President Donald Trump is scheduled to deliver a nationwide evening address Thursday.
DC Council proposes $620M public-private partnership to expand Audi Field
The D.C. Council has introduced a new proposal for a $620 million expansion of Audi Field, marking the latest major investment plan for sports facilities in the District.
The D.C. Council has introduced a new proposal for a $620 million expansion of Audi Field, marking the latest major investment plan for sports facilities in the District.
Supreme Court justices seek security funding in first Capitol Hill testimony in 7 years
Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett testified on Capitol Hill Tuesday, requesting a major security funding boost in the first Supreme Court testimony in 7 years.
Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett testified on Capitol Hill Tuesday, requesting a major security funding boost in the first Supreme Court testimony in 7 years.
Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool drained again for repairs after setbacks
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has been completely drained as crew members initiate another round of repairs following months of persistent complications at the iconic National Mall landmark.
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has been completely drained as crew members initiate another round of repairs following months of persistent complications at the iconic National Mall landmark.
Trump Arch: Plan for DC wins early approval from National Capital Planning Commission
President Donald Trump’s plan to build a towering arch in the nation’s capital won initial approval Thursday from a key federal commission, though members delayed a decision on whether a federal height‑limit law should apply to the project.
President Donald Trump’s plan to build a towering arch in the nation’s capital won initial approval Thursday from a key federal commission, though members delayed a decision on whether a federal height‑limit law should apply to the project.
Department of Justice sues Maryland over ‘sanctuary’ immigration policies
The Department of Justice is suing Maryland and State Attorney General Anthony Brown, alleging the state’s “sanctuary" policies hinder the enforcement of federal immigration laws.
The Department of Justice is suing Maryland and State Attorney General Anthony Brown, alleging the state’s “sanctuary" policies hinder the enforcement of federal immigration laws.
Protesters bash proposed Trump arch near Arlington cemetery after early approval
A controversial 250-foot Trump memorial arch near Arlington National Cemetery cleared a major hurdle after winning early approval from a federal agency, despite fierce local protests.
A controversial 250-foot Trump memorial arch near Arlington National Cemetery cleared a major hurdle after winning early approval from a federal agency, despite fierce local protests.
Trump attacks DC mayoral nominee Janeese Lewis George online
Trump targeted Democratic mayoral nominee Janeese Lewis George in a social media post Sunday, labeling her a "Communist" and vowing to block her progressive policy proposals if she takes office.
Trump targeted Democratic mayoral nominee Janeese Lewis George in a social media post Sunday, labeling her a "Communist" and vowing to block her progressive policy proposals if she takes office.
Felony warning issued as arrests reported at Reflecting Pool
Federal officials warn visitors that taking paint chips, debris or other materials from the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool during cleanup of an algae bloom could lead to felony charges.
Federal officials warn visitors that taking paint chips, debris or other materials from the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool during cleanup of an algae bloom could lead to felony charges.
Janeese Lewis George wins DC mayor Democratic primary
Janeese Lewis George has won the Democratic primary for D.C. mayor, according to The Associated Press.
Janeese Lewis George has won the Democratic primary for D.C. mayor, according to The Associated Press.
DC election results: Robert White Jr. wins Democratic primary for delegate to Congress
Robert White Jr. has won the Democratic primary for the District of Columbia’s delegate seat in Congress.
Robert White Jr. has won the Democratic primary for the District of Columbia’s delegate seat in Congress.
DC election results: Lewis George leads early DC mayor race primary returns
D.C. Councilmember Janeese Lewis George is leading the Democratic primary for mayor, according to early results reported Wednesday morning.
D.C. Councilmember Janeese Lewis George is leading the Democratic primary for mayor, according to early results reported Wednesday morning.
DC Primary Election 2026: What voters need to know on Election Day
It is officially Primary Day in the District of Columbia. Polls open at 7 a.m. as voters choose candidates for mayor, attorney general, the D.C. Council and the city’s delegate to Congress. This election marks the first use of ranked‑choice voting in a citywide primary. Here’s what you need to know as you head to the polls.
It is officially Primary Day in the District of Columbia. Polls open at 7 a.m. as voters choose candidates for mayor, attorney general, the D.C. Council and the city’s delegate to Congress. This election marks the first use of ranked‑choice voting in a citywide primary. Here’s what you need to know as you head to the polls.
Voting guide: How DC's new ranked choice voting ballot works
D.C. has adopted ranked choice voting, letting voters rank candidates in order of preference instead of picking just one. Here's how the new system works — starting with the June 16 primary.
D.C. has adopted ranked choice voting, letting voters rank candidates in order of preference instead of picking just one. Here's how the new system works — starting with the June 16 primary.
Trump threatens DC home rule if Janeese Lewis George wins mayoral primary
President Donald Trump threatened to invoke the Home Rule Act to take over Washington, D.C., depending on the results of next week's mayoral primary.
President Donald Trump threatened to invoke the Home Rule Act to take over Washington, D.C., depending on the results of next week's mayoral primary.
Republicans extend Congressional Baseball Game winning streak with 11-2 rout
Republicans kept their winning streak alive for the sixth year in a row Wednesday night, defeating Democrats 11-2 in the annual Congressional Baseball Game for Charity at Nationals Park.
Republicans kept their winning streak alive for the sixth year in a row Wednesday night, defeating Democrats 11-2 in the annual Congressional Baseball Game for Charity at Nationals Park.
DC Council proposes tapping rainy day fund to restore social spending
D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson unveiled a proposal Tuesday to use $150 million from the District’s reserve fund as the council prepared for its first votes on the fiscal 2027 budget.
D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson unveiled a proposal Tuesday to use $150 million from the District’s reserve fund as the council prepared for its first votes on the fiscal 2027 budget.
Kennedy Center begins scrubbing Trump’s name following federal court ruling
The Kennedy Center has started the process of stripping President Donald Trump’s name from its branding following a major defeat in federal court, according to a report from The Associated Press.
The Kennedy Center has started the process of stripping President Donald Trump’s name from its branding following a major defeat in federal court, according to a report from The Associated Press.
New poll shows tight race in DC mayoral primary with Lewis George leading McDuffie
A new poll measuring the 2026 Democratic mayoral primary in the District shows a competitive race taking shape, with no candidate approaching a majority and a large share of voters still undecided.
A new poll measuring the 2026 Democratic mayoral primary in the District shows a competitive race taking shape, with no candidate approaching a majority and a large share of voters still undecided.