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Mayor Bowser Urges Making DC Statehood Biden’s 100-Day Priority

Mayor Muriel Bowser said in a statement that DC statehood could become one of the first 100-day priorities for President-elect Joe Biden.

Woman Killed at US Capitol Identified as Californian Air Force Veteran

The demonstrator who was killed by police at the US Capitol during a pro-Donald Trump mob’s storming has been identified as Ashli Babbitt.

Five Dead, 52 Arrested on Second Day of Pro-Trump Protests in District

Pro-Trump riots at the US Capitol claimed four lives, while 52 were arrested and 14 DC police officers were injured, according to officials.

DC Police Arrest At Least Six Before Second Day of Pro-Trump Protests

DC police arrested six protesters on various charges before the second day of demonstrations against 2020 presidential election results.

Proud Boys Leader Released But Ordered to Stay Away From DC

The leader of the far-right group the Proud Boys, Enrique Tarrio, was released from jail Tuesday and ordered to stay away from the District.

DC National Guard to Support Police During Pro-Trump Demonstration

The DC National Guard is activating more than 300 troops for the planned protests against President-elect Joe Biden’s win from January 5 to 7.

Mayor Bowser Taps Mónica Palacio to Lead Office of Human Rights

DC Mayor Muriel Bowser announced in a release that she has nominated Mónica Palacio as Director of the District’s Office of Human Rights.

Virginia’s Robert E Lee Statue Has Been Removed From US Capitol

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam said that a statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee, representing his state, was removed from the US Capitol.