Why a full federal takeover of DC would require an act of Congress
As an indication of just how personal and petty this dynamic has become, the bill previously introduced in Congress proposing to repeal D.C. home rule was titled to produce an antagonistic acronym. It’s called the Bringing Oversight to Washington and Safety to Every Resident Act or the BOWSER Act.
Trump says feds should 'take over' and govern Washington D.C.
Although Trump has long denigrated Washington, these were the most direct comments of his four-week-old second term describing his desire to strip local control from the District of Columbia.
Trump says federal government should 'take over' local politics in DC
Trump is jockeying for local political power by positioning himself as the antidote to the city’s crime and homelessness.
Trump says federal government should 'take over' DC, backing congressional GOP push
President Donald Trump on Wednesday threw his support behind congressional efforts for a federal takeover of the nation's capital, saying he approves putting the District of Columbia back under direct federal control.
Trump throws support behind federal government taking over DC
President Donald Trump said he supports putting Washington, D.C., back under direct federal control while complaining to reporters about crime and homelessness in the nation's capital.
Trump says federal government should ‘take over’ D.C., backing Republican push
President Donald Trump on Wednesday threw his support behind congressional efforts for a federal takeover of the nation’s capital, saying he approves putting the District of Columbia back under direct federal control.
Is Congress cutting Medicaid? What to know as Washington sends mixed messages
A fierce debate about the future of Medicaid is currently underway in Congress. The public health insurance program covers 1 ...
Washington, D.C., police are investigating Rep. Cory Mills over an alleged assault
Washington, D.C., police said they are investigating Rep. Cory Mills, R-Fla., over a report of an alleged assault at an ...
Congress ignores looming shutdown to focus on tax cuts, agency layoffs
Trump and Republican congressional leaders could fumble their way into a prolonged and painful shutdown of the federal government as a March 14 deadline looms.
Murkowski urges Congress to "stand up" and assert authority if Trump withholds funding
"It requires speaking out. It requires saying, 'That violates the law. That violates the authorities of the executive,'" Sen.
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You might be surprised why George Washington created our first military medal
George Washington was born on Feb. 22, in 1732, so to celebrate let’s talk about his plan to honor the weary troops that ...
'A matter between two friends': Congress mocks Modi govt as Washington Post debunks USAID funding claim
The Washington Post's report has disproven Donald Trump's claim that USAID allocated $21 million to India to boost voter ...
A counterinsurgency specialist in Congress
Freshman Rep. Michael Baumgartner (R-WA) traveled to an estimated 94 countries before joining the House of Representatives.
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Congressional Hockey Challenge Set for March 25 at Medstar Capitals Iceplex
Washington, D.C. – The 2025 Congressional Hockey Challenge, the annual charity hockey game between lawmakers, administration ...
How Congress can help small businesses get ahead
Small Business Investment Companies (SBICs) — privately owned investment firms that are licensed by the Small Business ...