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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A special election is being held for Ward 8 in D.C. on July 15. Here's what you need to know.
'Big, Beautiful Bill': Jeffries stalls Trump megabill; PA GOP Rep. 'no' vote on rules
The House appeared to be on its way to advancing President Donald Trump's $3.3 trillion "big, beautiful bill" Wednesday night until it came to a halt thanks to a top Democrat and an unwavering House Republican.
The House appeared to be on its way to advancing President Donald Trump's $3.3 trillion "big, beautiful bill" Wednesday night until it came to a halt thanks to a top Democrat and an unwavering House Republican.
Republicans rout Democrats in annual Congressional Baseball Game
It was a packed house at Nationals Park on Wednesday, but not for the Nationals. The crowd was out for the annual Congressional Baseball Game.
It was a packed house at Nationals Park on Wednesday, but not for the Nationals. The crowd was out for the annual Congressional Baseball Game.
Trump military parade: Preparations underway amid concerns over costs and road damage
Preparations are shifting into high gear for a large-scale military parade in the District celebrating the Army’s 250th anniversary.
Preparations are shifting into high gear for a large-scale military parade in the District celebrating the Army’s 250th anniversary.
Trump's DC prosecutor pick facing opposition by key GOP senator
President Donald Trump’s pick for U.S. attorney in D.C. may have his confirmation in jeopardy after a key Republican senator says he won’t support Ed Martin’s nomination.
President Donald Trump’s pick for U.S. attorney in D.C. may have his confirmation in jeopardy after a key Republican senator says he won’t support Ed Martin’s nomination.
Initiative 82: Bowser calls for repeal of controversial DC ballot measure
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has announced plans to repeal Initiative 82, the voter-approved measure that gradually increases the minimum wage for tipped workers to match that of non-tipped employees.
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has announced plans to repeal Initiative 82, the voter-approved measure that gradually increases the minimum wage for tipped workers to match that of non-tipped employees.
Trayon White hints at re-election campaign for DC Council Ward 8 seat
Former Ward 8 Councilmember Trayon White, who was expelled from the D.C. Council less than two months ago, confirmed on social media his bid to reclaim his seat in the upcoming special election.
Former Ward 8 Councilmember Trayon White, who was expelled from the D.C. Council less than two months ago, confirmed on social media his bid to reclaim his seat in the upcoming special election.
House to consider DC budget bill this week: source
Congress returned to Capitol Hill Monday, but there is still no indication when the House will take up a bill that could prevent Washington, D.C., from having to immediately cut $1 billion from its budget.
Congress returned to Capitol Hill Monday, but there is still no indication when the House will take up a bill that could prevent Washington, D.C., from having to immediately cut $1 billion from its budget.
House to vote on bill to prevent DC budget cuts
Over a week has passed since lawmakers on Capitol Hill approved a bill to avert a government shutdown, but Washington, D.C.'s budget remains in jeopardy. Without intervention from the House, the city faces a potential $1 billion shortfall.
Over a week has passed since lawmakers on Capitol Hill approved a bill to avert a government shutdown, but Washington, D.C.'s budget remains in jeopardy. Without intervention from the House, the city faces a potential $1 billion shortfall.
DC mayor urges Congress to pass Local Funds Act to prevent $1B budget cut
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and local leaders are urging Congress to act quickly to prevent drastic budget cuts that could cripple the city’s services.
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and local leaders are urging Congress to act quickly to prevent drastic budget cuts that could cripple the city’s services.
Senate vote puts DC at risk of $1 billion budget cut amid shutdown standoff
With the clock ticking toward a partial government shutdown, Washington, D.C., is staring down a potential $1 billion budget shortfall that could slash funding for police, schools, and public services.
With the clock ticking toward a partial government shutdown, Washington, D.C., is staring down a potential $1 billion budget shortfall that could slash funding for police, schools, and public services.
DC leaders urge Senate to reject spending bill
D.C. leaders are racing against the clock to prevent massive budget cuts from taking effect. With less than 24 hours remaining, senators face a high-stakes vote on a spending bill that could strip nearly a billion dollars from the nation's capital.
D.C. leaders are racing against the clock to prevent massive budget cuts from taking effect. With less than 24 hours remaining, senators face a high-stakes vote on a spending bill that could strip nearly a billion dollars from the nation's capital.
DC leaders push Senate to reject spending bill that would cut $1B funding from District
Right now, D.C. officials are pleading with the U.S. Senate to restore the city’s funding levels after the House passed a spending bill that would cut about $1 billion from the District’s budget.
Right now, D.C. officials are pleading with the U.S. Senate to restore the city’s funding levels after the House passed a spending bill that would cut about $1 billion from the District’s budget.