DC Council Chairman Mendelson reacts to Trump’s federal takeover of DC police
Community leaders and residents are speaking out following President Donald Trump’s decision to place the D.C. police department under federal control.
When was the last time the National Guard was deployed to DC? A look back at recent deployments
President Donald Trump confirmed Monday that the National Guard deployment to Washington, D.C., will proceed as part of his administration’s initiative to address crime and homelessness in the city. This announcement marks the first confirmed National Guard activation in the district since early 2021.
Trump federalizes DC police despite drop in crime rates
After months of warnings, President Donald Trump has invoked the D.C. Home Rule Act to place the Metropolitan Police Department under federal control, citing the need to combat violent crime in the nation’s capital.
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.
WATCH: Trayon White talks Trump's threat to take over DC after swearing in to DC council
Trayon White was sworn in to the D.C. Council Friday following a special election for Ward 8—the seat left vacant after he was arrested on federal bribery charges and later expelled.
Who is 'Big Balls' Edward Coristine, the former DOGE employee beaten in DC?
Earlier today, President Donald Trump once again threatened to take federal control of the District of Columbia in a lengthy Truth Social post after a famed former Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) employee was allegedly beaten in the nation's capital.
Trump threatens to take federal control of DC after ex-DOGE employee attacked
President Donald Trump once again threatened to take federal control of the District of Columbia in a lengthy Truth Social post shared Tuesday, after a famed former Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) employee was allegedly beaten in the nation's capital.
RFK redevelopment could bring long-awaited indoor sportsplex to DC
When the DC Council passed the first vote on the RFK Stadium legislation this past Friday, they also inched closer to an indoor sports complex becoming a reality.
DC Council holds second hearing on RFK Stadium redevelopment deal
The D.C. Council is holding the second of two public hearings on Wednesday on the proposed redevelopment of RFK Stadium, following a marathon 12-hour session on Tuesday.
DC Council launches public hearings on $3.7 billion RFK Stadium proposal
The first day of public hearings for bringing the Washington Commanders back to the District kicked off Tuesday morning at the Wilson Building, as the DC Council began considering a sweeping $3.7 billion redevelopment of the RFK Stadium campus.
House Oversight Chairman urges swift action on RFK Stadium site redevelopment deal
House Oversight Chairman James Comer is calling on D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson to act quickly on plans for the Robert F. Kennedy Stadium redevelopment deal with the Washington Commanders.
Jeanine Pirro expected to advance as DC US Attorney
Former FOX News host Jeanine Pirro is likely to move forward as the US attorney for the District of Columbia following a vote Senate Judiciary Committee vote Thursday.
DC Council fails to approve RFK Stadium deal before summer recess
A key date for the deal to get the Washington Commanders back to D.C. has come and gone.
Trayon White celebrates with supporters after projected to win back Ward 8 seat
Former D.C. Councilmember Trayon White is projected to reclaim his Ward 8 seat in the special election despite an ongoing federal bribery case stemming from his arrest in an FBI sting operation.
Trayon White expected to regain Ward 8 Council seat following special election
Trayon White is expected to regain his seat on the D.C. Council following a special election for Ward 8—the seat left vacant after he was arrested on federal bribery charges and later expelled.
DC Council partially funds ranked choice voting, falls short of full implementation
The D.C. council voted to partially fund Initiative 83, which includes ranked choice voting, but fell short of fully implementing it on Monday afternoon.
DC special election: How to vote in person, when polls open and close, sample ballot
A special election for Ward 8 councilmember will be held in D.C. on July 15. Polls are open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
DC Council budget vote set for Monday; tipped wage rollback, stadium funding at stake
The D.C. Council is expected to take its first vote Monday on the fiscal 2026 budget, a proposal with major implications for tipped workers and professional sports in the city.
Early voting underway in DC Ward 8 Special Election
Early voting began in the special election for the Ward 8 D.C. Council seat, which became vacant in February after the council expelled Trayon White amid a federal corruption probe.
DC 2025 special election for Ward 8: Guide to early voting, candidates on the ballot
A special election is being held for Ward 8 in D.C. on July 15. Here's what you need to know.