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DC’s record-breaking fireworks delayed as Trump turns July 4 celebration into another MAGA rally

Fireworks display won’t kick off until 11 p.m. after ‘TRUMP RALLY’ on the National Mall

The Independent UK

Touring Trump's Washington: How the president is putting his imprint on the nation's capital

Washington D.C. is undergoing a dramatic transformation under President Trump's influence as America approaches its 250th anniversary. Visitors will find an increased National Guard presence, the repurposing of federal agencies like USAID, and the prominent display of Trump's image on government buildings. Iconic landmarks like the Reflecting Pool have been…

The Economic Times

How Worried Should We Be About a Socialist Mayor in D.C.?

In Tuesday's Democratic primary, voters overwhelmingly voted for Janeese Lewis George, a socialist who's promised to resist Donald Trump.

Reason

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Pick Your YIMBY

The D.C. mayoral race offers two leading candidates who are saying a lot of the right things about housing supply.

Reason

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

The Guardian - US

Washington, D.C. Mayor reinstates a curfew for youth and restricts gatherings: ‘Summer heat tends to exacerbate tempers’

Teens “need safe, productive spaces.”

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Washington, D.C., is holding its first mayoral election using ranked-choice voting

Seven candidates are running in the Democratic primary for mayor of Washington, D.C. on June 16, 2026. Two candidates led in media attention: Janeese Lewis George (D) and Kenyan McDuffie (D).

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Washington police put 13 officers on administrative leave in internal crime statistics investigation

Washington interim Police Chief Jeffery Carroll says that 13 officers have been placed on administrative leave in connection with an internal investigation into how the department compiles crime statistics, a subject that also faces scrutiny from Congress and the U.S. Attorney’s Office

The Independent UK

Trump unharmed after shooting incident at White House correspondents' dinner

A man armed with guns and knives stormed the lobby outside a high-profile journalists’ dinner attended by President Donald Trump and multiple senior U.S. leaders

The Independent UK

National Guard roams Washington with no end in sight to $1 million-per-day deployment

Even with pivotal elections looming this year, that lingering presence is barely mentioned

The Independent UK

The Kennedy Center wants to show that the building really needs a renovation

The Kennedy Center's new president, Matt Floca, is leading tours to show the building's need for major repairs

The Independent UK

Washington D.C. IndyCar track layout and event logo revealed

A seven-turn, 1.7-mile street circuit will go around several historic landmarks in Washington, D.C. for the inaugural running of the Freedom 250

Motorsport

Trump approves federal emergency declaration for Potomac River sewage spill

Millions of gallons of raw sewage have been pouring into the water through a ruptured pipe since last month

The Guardian - US

D.C. Public Schools Still Closed as City Struggles To Clear Roads and Sidewalks

As the district's struggle to clear snow drags on, the case for public infrastructure maintenance becomes weaker.

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Roll Call

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.

The Independent UK

Washington Metropolitan Police officer dies from injuries suffered while helping stranded motorist

A Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Police Officer struck by a car last month while helping a stranded motorist has died from his injuries, the department announced

The Independent UK

Jeffery Carroll named interim DC police chief as federal law enforcement surge continues

Veteran police officer Jeffery Carroll is taking over as interim chief of Washington's police force

The Independent UK

Congressional panel accuses DC police chief of pressuring commanders to manipulate crime data

A congressional committee's report says the police chief in Washington, D.C., pressured subordinates to manipulate department data to artificially lower the city’s crime rates

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DC Police Chief Pamela Smith Accused of Manipulating Crime Data to Hide Rising Violence, House Report Reveals

A House Oversight Committee report alleges that Metropolitan Police Department Chief Pamela Smith pressured commanders to manipulate crime data, misleading the public and prompting calls for leadership change.

The Independent UK

Nancy Mace wants to rename Black Lives Matter Plaza in DC after Charlie Kirk

“George Floyd’s death triggered unrest which divided the nation,” Mace said. “After Charlie Kirk was assassinated in cold blood, the nation responded with zero riots.”

The Guardian - US

Washington DC police chief resigns after less than two years

Pamela Smith, first Black woman to lead the department, quits amid battle with Trump over control of police

The Independent UK

DC police chief steps down ‘to spend more time with family’ after Trump crackdown

Smith, a longtime federal law enforcement official and former head of the U.S. Park Police, assumed command during one of Washington’s most volatile years in nearly two decades

The Independent UK

What we do and don’t know about the shooting of 2 National Guard members in DC

The brazen daytime shooting of two National Guard members in the nation’s capital by a man described as an Afghan national has raised multiple questions

The Independent UK

Afghan national in custody after shooting of 2 National Guard members near White House

An Afghan national has been accused of shooting two West Virginia National Guard members just blocks from the White House in a brazen act of violence

Axios

What to know about shooting of 2 National Guard members in D.C.

Police said a suspect is in custody and the investigation is ongoing.

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