Aug 15 Bondi names DEA head as D.C.'s 'emergency police commissioner,' but capital leaders push back By Ashraf Khalil, Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press It was not immediately clear where the move left Pamela Smith, the city's current police chief, who works for the D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser. Continue reading
Aug 15 New lawsuit challenges Trump's federal takeover of DC police department as crackdown intensifies By Lindsay Whitehurst, Ashraf Khalil, Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press District of Columbia Attorney General Brian Schwalb said in a new lawsuit that Trump is going far beyond his power under the law. Continue reading
Aug 12 WATCH: White House suggests DC police takeover may last longer than 30 days By Associated Press During a news briefing, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said that the administration would “reevaluate and reassess and make further decisions” after the 30-day period is over. Continue reading
Aug 11 WATCH: DC Mayor Bowser calls Trump takeover of DC police 'unsettling' By Associated Press D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser said Monday that the city had reached a 30-year low in violent crime. Continue reading
Nov 13 Trump returns to Washington with promises to turn the federal government upside down By Chris Megerian, Associated Press He also hinted that he may not want to leave when his term is over. Continue reading
Mar 08 Biden upends precedent in backing GOP resolution to block D.C. crime law By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press President Joe Biden's support of a resolution to block new District of Columbia crime laws has split members of his own party amid rising concerns about crime in the nation's capital and other cities. Continue reading
Sep 08 Watch 8:37 D.C. mayor declares emergency as Republican governors send migrant buses to Washington By Amna Nawaz, Layla Quran, Karina Cuevas Washington, D.C. mayor Muriel Bowser declared a public emergency Thursday as thousands of migrants have been sent to the nation's capital from Texas and Arizona over the last several months. Buses are going to New York City and Chicago as… Continue watching
Jun 21 Muriel Bowser wins Democratic primary for mayor in Washington, D.C. By Ashraf Khalil, Associated Press Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser has won the Democratic primary, overcoming a progressive rival and virtually guaranteeing that she will win a third consecutive term. Continue reading
Apr 07 D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser tests positive for COVID-19, reports mild symptoms By Ashraf Khalil, Associated Press In a string of messages on Twitter, Bowser said Thursday that she was experiencing "mild cold-like" symptoms and would work at home while following isolation protocols. Continue reading
Apr 07 Pelosi tests positive for COVID-19 a day after event at White House with Biden By Lisa Mascaro, Zeke Miller, Associated Press House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has tested positive for COVID-19, a day after appearing unmasked at a White House event with President Joe Biden. Continue reading