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DC Council to Introduce Bill for More Extensive Police Accountability

DC Council is working on a new bill to bring more transparency, oversight, and accountability to policing in the nation's capital.

Joe Biden Wins DC Democratic Presidential Primary

Former Vice President Joe Biden won the Democratic presidential primary in Washington, DC, according to unofficial election results.

DC National Guard Investigates Low Flying of Helicopters During Protests

Major William J. Walker, DC National Guard Commanding General, ordered an investigation into the low-flying maneuver of helicopters over a protesting crowd.

Old Town Alexandria Does Away With Statue of Confederate Soldier

Alexandria Mayor Justin Wilson announced that the city’s landmark statue of a Confederate soldier, known as Appomattox, was removed from Old Town.

Nation’s Capital Goes to Polls Amid Protests, Coronavirus Outbreak

Washington, DC residents are voting Tuesday through 8 pm, even though Mayor Muriel Bowser ordered a curfew that starts at 1 pm due to the protests.

Trump Insists on July Fourth Parade in DC Despite Warning From Local Lawmakers

President Donald Trump did not cancel the July 4 parade in Washington, DC after local politicians warned about the dangers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

DC Considers Freezing Pay of 37,000 Government Workers

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has proposed freezing the pay of city workers to recover the city’s lost revenue stemming from the new coronavirus outbreak.

Trump Administration to Replace Top US Attorney in District

The government is planning to nominate Justin Herdman, the U.S. Attorney in Ohio, as the new top federal prosecutor in Washington, D.C., replacing Tim Shea.