Senate passes bill to avert $1B hit to D.C. budget in spending plan
Washington Post /// March 14, 2025
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With friends like Schumer, D.C. needs a better congressional strategy
Washington Post /// March 14, 2025
Potential Cuts in the Next Appropriations Bill
A list of harms from the Republican Continuing Resolution
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DC Gove Memo /// March 9, 2025
Entire D.C. government urges GOP to reverse course on ‘devastating’ $1B cuts
Washington Post /// March 10, 2025
Senate Democrats relent on six-month stopgap funding bill
Roll Call /// March 13, 2025
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D.C.’s Planned Removal of Black Lives Matter Mural Reflects Mayor’s Delicate Position
Mayor Muriel Bowser’s decision comes amid calls by the president and other Republicans for more federal control of the city.
March 5, 2025
Republicans Tear Down a Black Lives Matter Mural
Symbols aren’t just symbols.
March 14, 2025
Trump turns his sights on the District
In his first three weeks, President Trump hasn’t shown particular interest in the District’s local scene — especially after his campaign rhetoric to “take over” the capital city.
February 10, 2025
Trump wants to take over D.C. How would that work?
Here’s what we know about what exactly Trump has said about D.C., and what he and Republicans in Congress could do to exert power over the District.
February 21, 2025
District of Congress? What could happen if Republicans repealed D.C.’s home rule
District of Congress? What could happen if Republicans repealed D.C.’s home rule
February 20, 2025
Transportation secretary asks Amtrak to consider placing Homeland Security agents inside Union Station
In his letter to Mayor Bowser, Secretary Duffy said that he was concerned about murals that could, “distract from the critical task of safe travel for everyone.”
March 7, 2025
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.
March 5, 2025
Metro eliminates DEI, sustainability offices to comply with Trump’s executive orders
Metro is eliminating its Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion as the transit system looks to secure federal funding from the Trump administration.
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March 10, 2025
