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‘Black Lives Matter’ Mural Near White House Painted Over, Will Return Later

The “Black Lives Matter” mural painted with giant yellow letters during last year's George Floyd protests has been removed.

DC Police Union Says Police Reform Negatively Impacts Department

DC Police Union released a statement, claiming that the city's police reform bill that passed in 2020 has negative impacts on the Department.

Man Who Posed With Foot on Pelosi’s Desk During Capitol Riot Released

Richard Barnett, who posed with his left foot on the desk of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi during the January 6, riot has been released.

Road Closures Planned Ahead of President Biden’s Address to Congress

The District is closing a number of streets before President Joe Biden delivers a speech in a joint session of Congress Wednesday at 9 pm.

DC to Pay $1.6 Million as Part of Settlement in Suits by 2017 Inauguration Protesters

DC agreed to pay $1.6 million to settle two lawsuits filed over the violations of demonstrators’ rights during Trump's inauguration in 2017.

Photojournalist Settles Lawsuit Against DC Police Over Black Lives Matter Protest Arrest

A freelance photojournalist has settled a lawsuit he filed against DC police after he was arrested during a Black Lives Matter protest.

DC Police May Be Banned From Most Car Chases via New Bill

DC Councilmembers Trayon White and Janeese Lewis George introduced a bill that would restrict the use of police chases in the District.

DC Statehood Gets Approval From House of Representatives; Senate Fight Next

The US House of Representatives passed the bill to grant statehood to the District of Columbia with a 216-208 vote on Thursday.