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Robert White wins Democratic primary in race to succeed 18-term U.S. House incumbent in Washington, D.C.

Robert White defeated Trent Holbrook, Greg Jaczko, Brooke Pinto, and Kinney Zalesne in the Democratic primary for the U.S. House of Representatives in Washington D.C., on June 16, 2026. White, Pinto, and Zalesne led in polling and campaign fundraising ahead of the election.

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Robert White wins Democratic primary for DC delegate

Robert White is poised to become the District of Columbia’s next nonvoting delegate to Congress, replacing retiring Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton and bringing a fresh voice to the role for the first time in 36 years. A current at-large D.C. councilmember, White emerged as the victor in Tuesday’s Democratic primary…

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Trump looms over DC mayoral primary vote as democratic socialist leads polls

Janeese Lewis George’s ‘people-first platform’ appears to have given her an edge as how the next mayor will handle Trump is key question on residents’ minds

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D.C.'s Statue of a Confederate General Isn't What Its Critics Think It Is

Brigadier General Albert Pike is honored for his civic and philanthropic legacy, not his role in the Civil War.

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At the Races: What’s in a bill?

Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including immigration and campaign launches.

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Longtime DC House delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton announces retirement

The 88-year-old Democrat and advocate for Washington DC statehood says she will not seek another term in Congress

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Crowded race to succeed Norton includes two of her former staffers

Longtime House delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton has announced her retirement, kicking off a new era for D.C.

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Longtime D.C. Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton files to end reelection bid

Longtime D.C. Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton has filed to end her campaign for a 19th term as the district's nonvoting House member.

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House takes aim at cashless bail in DC - Roll Call

Republicans continued their push to reshape criminal justice and policing in the District, with support from dozens of Democrats.

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A Confederate statue is restored as part of Trump's efforts to reshape how history is told

The Trump administration has restored a memorial to Confederate General Albert Pike in Washington, D.C. Demonstrators took it down during racial justice protests in the summer of 2020

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‘Committing a war crime’: Of all the statues to honor, the Trump admin just restored a Confederate general who ‘resigned in disgrace’

It shows who the administration actually wants to honor.

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DC’s longest serving delegate in Congress Eleanor Holmes Norton, 88, scammed out of thousands of dollars: police

Scammers entered the 88-year-old Democrat’s home and charged more than $4,000 to her credit card

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Older Democrats are getting crushed by younger primary foes in the cash wars

Half a dozen incumbent House Democrats over 70 were outraised by their primary challengers.

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4 takeaways from Senate and House fundraising reports for the third quarter - Roll Call

Here are some takeaways from the reports filed with the Federal Election Commission for the three months ending Sept. 30.

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In DC, candidates line up for a job with little power - Roll Call

Hopefuls are starting to emerge in the race to dislodge Eleanor Holmes Norton as D.C.’s delegate to Congress.

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DC Democrat challenges long-serving House delegate amid age concerns

Council member Robert White says ‘we need our strongest fighters’ as he bids to take on Eleanor Holmes Norton, 88

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‘Liberation day’? House Oversight panel spars over DC’s future - Roll Call

Donald Trump’s 30-day police takeover may be over, but federal attempts to tighten control over Washington, D.C., are far from done.

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88-year-old Democrat is seeking re-election to Congress in 2026: ‘I’m not stepping aside’

Veteran D.C. delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton says she is planning to extend her political career into her 90s, insisting that her seniority is a ‘very important’ asset and not a liability

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Duffy announces DOT takeover of DC’s Union Station - Roll Call

The Trump administration is taking over Union Station, a major transportation hub in Washington used by Amtrak and the city's Metro system.

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Democrats introduce joint resolution to end Trump’s ‘lawless’ DC takeover

Legislation says special emergency conditions that would warrant federalization of DC police have not been met

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Democrats seek legislative end to Trump’s DC police takeover

Rep. Jamie Raskin introduced a joint resolution that would terminate emergency federal control of the Metropolitan Police Department.

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Statehood advocates look to Congress after Trump’s DC police takeover - Roll Call

“This will show Congress that running D.C. is not something they want to take on,” says D.C. shadow senator Ankit Jain.

The Independent UK

Toppled Confederate statue in DC to be replaced in line with Trump's executive order

A statue of a Confederate military leader that was toppled by protesters in Washington in 2020 will be restored and replaced this fall, in line with President Donald Trump’s campaign to push back on recent efforts to reframe America’s historical narrative

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‘It’s time to turn things over’: Eleanor Holmes Norton’s closest allies are publicly calling for her to quit at 87

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House passes pair of bills in rebuke to DC - Roll Call

The House took aim at Washington, D.C.’s autonomy Tuesday, passing two bills that would overturn local laws.

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