Jun 02 How governors are responding to Trump's request to send National Guard troops to D.C. By Alan Suderman, Associated Press Some governors are balking at President Donald Trump's request to send National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., for a massive militarized show of force in the nation's capital after several days of violent protests. Continue reading
Jun 01 WATCH: D.C. Mayor orders 2-day citywide curfew amid unrest By Justin Stabley Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced a citywide two-day curfew for the District starting Monday evening at 7 p.m., following days of protests that have resulted in fires, destruction of buildings and dozens of arrests. Continue reading
May 30 Crowds protest Floyd killing and Trump outside White House By Michael Balsamo, Associated Press Hundreds of people gathered outside the White House late Friday to protest the police killing of a black man in Minneapolis — and President Donald Trump’s response. Continue reading
May 27 WATCH: Nation's capital set to begin a gradual reopening on Friday By Ashraf Khalil, Associated Press Mayor Muriel Bowser says the nation's capital will begin a gradual reopening Friday, even as she warns it probably will result in more coronavirus infections. Continue reading
May 21 WATCH: D.C. mayor aims to start reopening May 29 By Justin Stabley and Ashraf Khalil, Associated Press Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser says the numbers are pointing to the start of a gradual reopening process in Washington, D.C,. at the end of the month. Continue reading
May 13 WATCH: D.C. mayor gives coronavirus update By Justin Stabley and Associated Press Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser held a news conference May 13 on the area’s response to the novel coronavirus. Continue reading
May 11 WATCH: D.C. officials say nation's capital could still see virus peak in late May By Candice Norwood The news conference is expected to begin at 11 a.m. ET. Continue reading
May 08 WATCH: D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser gives coronavirus update By Justin Stabley and Associated Press D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser held a news conference May 8 on the area’s response to the novel coronavirus. Continue reading
May 04 WATCH: D.C. mayor says more than 5,000 total cases in nation's capital By Candice Norwood This total includes about 260 deaths and 450 people hospitalized as a result of contracting the virus. Continue reading
Apr 29 WATCH: D.C. mayor gives coronavirus update By Associated Press D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser held a news conference to give an update on the area's efforts to fight the novel coronavirus. Continue reading