Trayon White says Trump 'not totally wrong' as federal control of DC police begins
Councilmember Trayon White, who was recently reinstated after a five-month suspension surrounding a federal bribery probe, said President Donald Trump isn’t entirely off base in ordering a federal takeover of the D.C. police department.
Trump places DC police under federal control, deploys National Guard
President Donald Trump announced Monday that he is deploying the National Guard to Washington, D.C., and placing the city’s police department under federal control in an effort to boost public safety in the nation’s capital.
DC council votes yes on RFK Stadium deal. Here's who voted in favor
The D.C. Council voted in favor of the RFK Stadium redevelopment plan Friday—the first of two votes.
DC Council heated over plan to restructure Initiative 82
A proposal to repeal D.C.’s tipped minimum wage law was blocked Monday in a tense Council meeting, derailing Mayor Muriel Bowser’s push to roll back Initiative 82.
Advocates rally to preserve DC’s Chinatown amid business closures
Community members and activists held a rally Tuesday to try and save businesses in D.C.’s Chinatown neighborhood, calling for stronger preservation efforts as redevelopment advances in the neighborhood.
D.C. Council delays vote on Commanders stadium as budget battle continues
The back and forth over a new Commanders stadium continues.
DC Mayor Bowser proposes expanded juvenile curfew to curb youth violence
Mayor Muriel Bowser is proposing an expansion of D.C.'s juvenile curfew to address youth violence during the summer months.
Bowser seeks to extend DC's juvenile curfew
Under the new proposal, a curfew would apply to anyone 17 and under, and it would start at 11 p.m. seven days a week for the entire summer.
DC Council votes to pause Initiative 82 $2 raise for tipped workers
The DC Council voted Tuesday to pause raises for tipped workers – meaning restaurant workers won’t be getting the $2 raise they were expecting on July 1.
Bowser receives ethics complaint over trips to Qatar, Las Vegas, Mar-a-Lago
An ethics complaint was filed against D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser Tuesday morning for allegedly accepting illegal travel and hospitality gifts.
DC Mayor urges Shakira to perform after canceled World Pride 2025 concert
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser is calling on Shakira to reschedule her performance after the singer canceled her World Pride 2025 concert at Nationals Park.
DC prepares for massive World Pride crowds: 'We cannot live in fear'
World Pride 2025 is kicking off in Washington, D.C., and city officials are outlining security plans and transportation strategies ahead of a busy season filled with parades, festivals, and celebrations.
Youth curfew at the Wharf in DC announced for Memorial Day Weekend
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and MPD announced a youth curfew starting at 5 p.m. and ended at 5 a.m. at The Wharf for this weekend.
DC Mayor Bowser unveils growth agenda for DC budget
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser provided an update on the 2026 budget, including investments downtown, investments into sports and entertainment and investments into tech.
Bowser on RFK: 'We want Taylor Swift and Beyonce to come to DC'
In a 1:1 interview with FOX 5, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser said she thinks revitalizing the site at RFK could transform the area in the same way that Nationals Park revitalized Navy Yard.
RFK Stadium Plan: Washington Commanders, DC agree on deal to return to nation's capital
After nearly three decades, Washington Commanders fans will see their team return to the nation's capital as part of a monumental multi-billion-dollar agreement to redevelop the RFK Stadium site and surrounding community.
DC, Commanders announce deal for new stadium at RFK site
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser is expected to make an announcement Monday morning on a deal to bring the Washington Commanders back to D.C.
DC parents rally to spare early childhood education from budget cuts
Faced with looming concerns about D.C. budget cuts, a group of parents, child care providers and businesses staged a "day of action" — warning that cuts to early childhood education could make it harder for parents to hold on to their jobs.
DC, Washington Commanders nearing RFK Stadium deal, reports say
The Washington Commanders are reportedly close to finalizing a deal to build a new stadium at the RFK site, potentially bringing the team back to Washington, D.C.
Congress' spending bill error leaves DC scrambling to cut $400M from budget
Mayor Muriel Bowser is putting a freeze on new spending as the District deals with a massive budget problem created by Congress.