Trump now wants to install fences near the White House to help keep crowds further back Secret Service officials have previously suggested adding more fencing near the White House The Independent UK · Jul 10
Robert White wins Democratic primary in race to succeed 18-term U.S. House incumbent in Washington, D.C. Robert White defeated Trent Holbrook, Greg Jaczko, Brooke Pinto, and Kinney Zalesne in the Democratic primary for the U.S. House of Representatives in Washington D.C., on June 16, 2026. White, Pinto, and Zalesne led in polling and campaign fundraising ahead of the election. Ballotpedia · Jun 18
Robert White wins Democratic primary for DC delegate Robert White is poised to become the District of Columbia’s next nonvoting delegate to Congress, replacing retiring Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton and bringing a fresh voice to the role for the first time in 36 years. A current at-large D.C. councilmember, White emerged as the victor in Tuesday’s Democratic primary… Roll Call · Jun 17
Trump looms over DC mayoral primary vote as democratic socialist leads polls Janeese Lewis George’s ‘people-first platform’ appears to have given her an edge as how the next mayor will handle Trump is key question on residents’ minds The Guardian - US · Jun 16
D.C.'s Statue of a Confederate General Isn't What Its Critics Think It Is Brigadier General Albert Pike is honored for his civic and philanthropic legacy, not his role in the Civil War. Reason · Feb 22
At the Races: What’s in a bill? Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including immigration and campaign launches. Roll Call · Jan 29
Longtime DC House delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton announces retirement The 88-year-old Democrat and advocate for Washington DC statehood says she will not seek another term in Congress The Guardian - US · Jan 27
Crowded race to succeed Norton includes two of her former staffers Longtime House delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton has announced her retirement, kicking off a new era for D.C. Roll Call · Jan 27
Longtime D.C. Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton files to end reelection bid Longtime D.C. Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton has filed to end her campaign for a 19th term as the district's nonvoting House member. Roll Call · Jan 25
House takes aim at cashless bail in DC - Roll Call Republicans continued their push to reshape criminal justice and policing in the District, with support from dozens of Democrats. Roll Call · Nov 19, 2025
A Confederate statue is restored as part of Trump's efforts to reshape how history is told The Trump administration has restored a memorial to Confederate General Albert Pike in Washington, D.C. Demonstrators took it down during racial justice protests in the summer of 2020 The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2025
‘Committing a war crime’: Of all the statues to honor, the Trump admin just restored a Confederate general who ‘resigned in disgrace’ It shows who the administration actually wants to honor. We Got This Covered · Oct 29, 2025
DC’s longest serving delegate in Congress Eleanor Holmes Norton, 88, scammed out of thousands of dollars: police Scammers entered the 88-year-old Democrat’s home and charged more than $4,000 to her credit card The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2025
Older Democrats are getting crushed by younger primary foes in the cash wars Half a dozen incumbent House Democrats over 70 were outraised by their primary challengers. Axios · Oct 17, 2025
Roll Call · Oct 16, 2025 4 takeaways from Senate and House fundraising reports for the third quarter - Roll Call Here are some takeaways from the reports filed with the Federal Election Commission for the three months ending Sept. 30.
Roll Call · Sep 23, 2025 In DC, candidates line up for a job with little power - Roll Call Hopefuls are starting to emerge in the race to dislodge Eleanor Holmes Norton as D.C.’s delegate to Congress.
The Guardian - US · Sep 19, 2025 DC Democrat challenges long-serving House delegate amid age concerns Council member Robert White says ‘we need our strongest fighters’ as he bids to take on Eleanor Holmes Norton, 88
Roll Call · Sep 10, 2025 ‘Liberation day’? House Oversight panel spars over DC’s future - Roll Call Donald Trump’s 30-day police takeover may be over, but federal attempts to tighten control over Washington, D.C., are far from done.
The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2025 88-year-old Democrat is seeking re-election to Congress in 2026: ‘I’m not stepping aside’ Veteran D.C. delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton says she is planning to extend her political career into her 90s, insisting that her seniority is a ‘very important’ asset and not a liability
Roll Call · Aug 27, 2025 Duffy announces DOT takeover of DC’s Union Station - Roll Call The Trump administration is taking over Union Station, a major transportation hub in Washington used by Amtrak and the city's Metro system.
The Guardian - US · Aug 15, 2025 Democrats introduce joint resolution to end Trump’s ‘lawless’ DC takeover Legislation says special emergency conditions that would warrant federalization of DC police have not been met
Roll Call · Aug 15, 2025 Democrats seek legislative end to Trump’s DC police takeover Rep. Jamie Raskin introduced a joint resolution that would terminate emergency federal control of the Metropolitan Police Department.
Roll Call · Aug 11, 2025 Statehood advocates look to Congress after Trump’s DC police takeover - Roll Call “This will show Congress that running D.C. is not something they want to take on,” says D.C. shadow senator Ankit Jain.
The Independent UK · Aug 5, 2025 Toppled Confederate statue in DC to be replaced in line with Trump's executive order A statue of a Confederate military leader that was toppled by protesters in Washington in 2020 will be restored and replaced this fall, in line with President Donald Trump’s campaign to push back on recent efforts to reframe America’s historical narrative
We Got This Covered · Jun 11, 2025 ‘It’s time to turn things over’: Eleanor Holmes Norton’s closest allies are publicly calling for her to quit at 87 The intervention nobody wants to give.