Here's who is running in DC's mayoral primary on June 16

D.C. Mayor Muriel E. Bowser announced that she will not be running for reelection after over a decade in office, and the candidates for the mayoral primary election in June are pouring in. 

Top candidates trade personal blows in race for DC Delegate

D.C. Councilmember Robert White is calling for fellow Councilmember Brooke Pinto to suspend her campaign for D.C. Delegate, over a document her campaign posted which included things like White's address and information about his family. Pinto has accused White of repeatedly attacking her family.

TMZ DC launches in nation's capital

TMZ, the tabloid website known for celebrity breaking news and interviews, is expanding into Washington, D.C., with a new team assigned to track lawmakers and political figures.

When is the deadline to register for the DC primary?

Voters in Washington, D.C., who want to take part in the District’s 2026 primary must register by Tuesday, May 26.

Supreme Court justices raise questions in Trump birthright citizenship case

The Supreme Court heard oral arguments Wednesday in a landmark case challenging the scope of birthright citizenship, with early indications suggesting a number of justices may be skeptical of the Trump administration’s position.

DC Council delays vote on teen curfew extension after Navy Yard incidents

The D.C. Council tabled emergency legislation to extend the city’s teen curfew, opting to revisit the issue after the current law expires next month, officials said Tuesday.

Supreme Court to hear oral arguments April 1 on Trump birthright order

The Supreme Court hears Trump v. Barbara Wednesday, a challenge to Trump’s order limiting birthright citizenship, which could affect immigration policy and millions of U.S.-born children.

WATCH LIVE: 'No Kings' march and rally in DC

Thousands are expected gather in Washington, D.C. for a "No Kings" march and rally. Here's how to watch live.

What is a 'No Kings' rally?

A nationwide series of "No Kings" protests is planned for March 28, with more than 3,000 events scheduled across the country, including in Washington, D.C., and the surrounding DMV region.

Bowser signs DC body cam bill for federal force, vetoes officer log measure

D.C. Mayor Bowser OKs bill releasing MPD body cam footage when federal agents use force, but vetoes a measure requiring logs of federal personnel at arrests or use-of-force incidents.

What to know about the ‘No Kings’ protest in DC this weekend

Washington, D.C. and the DMV will host the third major "No Kings" march and rally Saturday, March 28, 2026, part of a nationwide wave of demonstrations the same day.

ICE agents spotted at Reagan National, still expected at Dulles

ICE agents were spotted at Reagan National (DCA) and are reportedly headed to Dulles (IAD) to help TSA manage staffing shortages and long security lines.

DC mayoral race heats up: McDuffie and Lewis George clash during Free DC forum

At a live Free D.C. forum in Southeast D.C., Democratic frontrunners for mayor Kenyan McDuffie and Janeese Lewis George directly confronted each other on their records and visions for the city.

Over 2 dozen states reject Live Nation settlement, say it fails consumers

More than two dozen states, along with the District of Columbia, have rejected the Department of Justice's proposed settlement with Live Nation, the company that owns Ticketmaster.

DC congressional candidate charged with distributing child porn

Angel Rios allegedly shared several sexually explicit videos of children with another user on X, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.