Trump appointees push to bypass rules for D.C. arch
#TrumpArch #DCPoliticsAn agency packed with Trump appointees seeks to bypass federal historic preservation rules to speed construction of his $100 million, 250-foot Triumphal Arch in Washington, D.C., despite public opposition and legal challenges. read more
National Guard Extended in DC Through 2029
#NationalGuard #DCPoliticsTrump extended National Guard deployment in D.C. until 2029 for an anti-crime mission, despite crime at a 30-year low. The daily cost exceeds $3 million, with minimal impact on violent crime, raising democratic concerns. read more
Pentagon Plans Three-Year Guard Extension in DC
#NationalGuard #DCPoliticsThe Pentagon reportedly plans to keep National Guard troops in Washington D.C. for three more years, despite President Trump recently declaring the city nearly "crime free." The extended deployment would last through his potential second term. read more
D.C. Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton Announces Retirement
#DCPolitics #CongressRetirementLongtime DC delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton, 88, announces retirement. The Democrat championed DC statehood for 33 years, advocating for representation for its 700,000 residents. She will not seek another term in Congress. read more