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Trump comes for D.C.
What’s in his latest executive order
Martin Austermuhle
Martin is a former reporter and editor for WAMU 88.5 and DCist.com. He's been in D.C. for 22 years, and tries to ride his bike everywhere he can.
Trump targets D.C. migrants, homeless encampments in latest executive order
His new "D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force" aims to do stuff the city has mostly been doing already
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Residents grill D.C.'s new MAGA prosecutor in first public meeting
They seemed open to Ed Martin's pledge to tamp down on gun crime, but less enthused by his takes on USAID.
House in no apparent rush to close $1.1 billion hole it blew in D.C.’s budget
Even if D.C. gets its own money back, Republicans could make it painful for the city.
Senate votes to spare D.C. from dramatic budget cuts
You can't spell funding without "fun," but this week wasn't that
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In Congressional lobbying blitz, some D.C. residents were told to contact representatives they don’t have
With no voting representation, residents struggle to be heard as the city faces the potential for devastating budget cuts
Dollars and nonsense: House Republicans vote to defund D.C. police and schools
Congress could force D.C. to cut $1.1 billion out of its local budget, which could lead to cuts in services and layoffs.
Wilson Building Bulletin
Wilson Building Bulletin: D.C.'s busted budget
Plus, a crackdown on selling magic mushrooms.
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Bowser relents on BLM Plaza, continues cautious approach to Trump
Once a symbol of defiance, the mural now exemplifies the mayor’s shift in approach to an aggressive GOP.
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The fine line: Should low-income drivers pay less when they break the law?
This spring, D.C. is piloting a program offering low-income drivers a 50 percent discount on tickets from traffic cameras.
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Weeded out: As D.C. shutters cannabis gifting shops, what comes next?
The city has closed 28 unlicensed weed stores in an enforcement crackdown, but even legal shops say they're struggling to stay afloat.
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District of Congress? What could happen if Republicans repealed D.C.'s home rule
With history as our guide, we make some educated guesses.