House of Representatives adopts bill to make DC 51st state

The Democratic-controlled House approved a bill Friday to make the District of Columbia the 51st state, saying Congress has both the moral obligation and constitutional authority to ensure that the city's 700,000 residents are allowed full voting rights, no longer subject to "taxation without representation.''

DC's black activists protest outside Vince Gray's home with police defunding calls

Local black activists held a "wakeup call" early Saturday morning outside the home of Councilmember Vince Gray (D-7th Ward), decrying his silence after calls for defunding District police.

Lines wrap around polling places in DC despite pandemic, protests

Amid the citywide curfew following protests over the death of George Floyd, we're learning about long lines at polling stations for the primary election in the District. That curfew is also causing confusion for voters.

DC statehood bill advances to House floor

The House Committee on Oversight and Reform passed the D.C. statehood bill Tuesday – sending it to the House floor.

DC Mayor: No immediate threats to District following airstrike that killed Iran's top military commander

D.C.'s Mayor Muriel Bowser said that the nation's capital has received no immediate threats following a U.S. airstrike near Baghdad's airport that killed a top Iranian general. Download the FOX 5 DC News App for Local Breaking News and Weather

DC Council members vote unanimously to recommend expelling Jack Evans

The D.C. Council voted unanimously to recommend expelling embattled councilmember Jack Evans, who is at the center of a host of accusations of ethical violations.

Report: Jack Evans peddled position to private clients, investigators say

Jack Evans has “obliterated the public trust." That's what the chairman of the D.C. Council said Tuesday about a new report on the embattled Ward 2 councilmember.

Convicted murderers, rapists could get early release in D.C.: report

The D.C. Council is reportedly considering legislation that could grant early release to hundreds of inmates, many of whom have been convicted of serious crimes including murder and rape.

News of the Week in DC -- Backlash at White House Correspondents' Dinner Comedian Michelle Wolf
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Politico reporter Daniel Lippman,Stephen Kent with Young Voices, and Dave Clark from the Washington Post chat with Tom about the White House Correspondent's Dinner. Did comedian Michelle Wolf cross the line?

DC Council passes first of two votes to fund city candidate campaigns
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Ronica and Tom speak with Val Ervins, senior advisor to the Working Families Party on use of taxpayer dollars to fund campaigns. She says it will even the playing field to help those running for office.