The Latest Breaking News from DC Council

Biden tells Senate Democrats he won't veto GOP-led resolution blocking D.C. crime law

Congress has final authority over the capital city.

Axios · Mar 2, 2023

GOP's tough talk on crime is hypocrisy

Crime is much worse in "red states" — and that's been true for years. Why don't Democrats ever just say it?

Salon · Feb 15, 2023

House passes resolutions to block DC voting, criminal code changes

WASHINGTON — The House passed resolutions Thursday to overturn District of Columbia bills that would allow immigrants to vote in local elections and reduce criminal penalties, the first time the chamber has voted to nix local measures in eight years.

Tribune News Service · Feb 9, 2023

Takeaways: Trump's conditional loyalty, new warning for left

Donald Trump extended his losing record in Georgia on Tuesday after two Trump-backed U.S. House candidates lost in landslides

The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2022

Mayor of Washington, DC, faces formidable primary challenge

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The Independent UK · Jun 21, 2022

DC mayor's race reflects Democratic dilemma over policing

Mayor Muriel Bowser cruised to reelection in the nation’s capital four years ago without serious opposition

The Independent UK · Jun 19, 2022

DC trolls Saudi embassy by naming street Jamal Khashoggi Way

One month ahead of President Joe Biden’s trip to Saudi Arabia, the District of Columbia is renaming the street in front of the Saudi embassy Jamal Khashoggi Way, trolling Riyadh for its role in the killing of the dissident Saudi activist and journalist in 2018

The Independent UK · Jun 15, 2022

Morning Brief: Top Financial Stories Dominating on Wednesday, June 8

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Benzinga · Jun 8, 2022

Washington D.C. Council Passes Law Prohibiting Companies From Firing Workers For Cannabis Use

Private companies in Washington D.C. will not be allowed to fire workers who test positive for marijuana use, under a law unanimously passed by the D.C. Council Tuesday. It will now head to the desk of Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) for her signature.

Benzinga · Jun 8, 2022