Trump Takeover
Trump’s D.C. ‘takeover’: What we know so far — and where we’re headed
How long will this last? Is it legal? And what are our leaders doing?
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 Takeover
Calling D.C. a 'horror show,' Trump takes over MPD and deploys the National Guard
City leaders have called the move a "manufactured intrusion on local authority."
D.C. Explained
What to know about Trump’s deployment of federal police in D.C.
Republicans paint D.C. as a lawless war zone that only they can fix.
DCish
These D.C. workers pick up dead animals, and they’re very busy
A deceased deer, a run-over rat, a headless goat: someone has to get rid of them.
News
Facing pressure and protests, D.C. Council partially repeals tipped wage ballot initiative
But ranked-choice voting will move forward.
News
D.C. Council rushes toward early first vote on Commanders stadium deal
A vote on an amended deal is planned for Aug. 1.
News
D.C. sued four oil companies. Now Republicans are trying to undermine the lawsuit
Even some advocates for D.C. autonomy were surprised by how targeted and specific the new policy rider is.
Wilson Building Bulletin
Wilson Building Bulletin: The fight over a British monarch’s gambling law continues
And ending Daylight Saving Time in D.C. could be more costly than expected.
D.C. Explained
D.C. wants to stop kids from gathering at night
Everything to know about the city's new summer curfew rules.
Wilson Building Bulletin
Wilson Building Bulletin: Ward 8 and the case for ranked-choice voting
Plus, the police union vs. Phil Mendelson and Trayon White’s AI supporter
News
Crunch time: What you need to know about the D.C. Council’s budget vote
Lawmakers advanced a budget that managed to salvage some funding for social programs. Changes could still come at a second vote later this month.
D.C. Council approves ranked-choice voting, rejects rollback of tipped wage law (for now)
There was plenty of action on two of D.C.'s ballot initiatives.