Reparations fight hits Congress as GOP looks to defund new DC task force
House Republicans are unveiling a new bill to stop federal funds to any state or local area that pays for slavery reparations ...
Washington, DC, Region Braces for ‘Devastating’ Cuts from Congress
Local leaders across the DC metro area are raising alarms about a stopgap measure in Congress that would trigger a $1 billion budget shortfall for the city.
Trump suggests federal government take over DC if local leaders ‘can’t do the job’
President Trump on Friday suggested that the federal government could take over Washington, D.C., if the national capital’s administration “can’t do the job” as he pursues making the ...
Close calls at Washington DC airport raise questions about why changes weren't made before crash
When Congress pushed ahead last year with adding 10 new daily flights to Washington D.C.’s Reagan National Airport, the ...
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Congress averts government shutdown after Senate passes stopgap funding bill
Congress averted a government shutdown Friday just hours before the funding deadline, after the Senate approved a ...
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How Congress Could Force $1.1 Billion in Cuts on Washington, D.C.
Local officials point out that the city collected the tax revenue necessary to cover its 2025 $21.2 billion operating budget, so the congressional measure, if passed, would simply stop Washington ...
DC fears revenue cliff as Congress debates its financial future
Washington, D.C., which has often had a tenuous peace with the federal government when Republicans controlled Congress and ...
DC faces $1 billion in budget cuts, with Black communities set to bear the heavy burdens if Congress approves deal
Republican-led budget cuts could trigger layoffs for teachers, police, and EMS in D.C.: “People are gonna feel that right ...
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Trump wins a battle in Washington: DC no longer wants to define itself as a ‘sanctuary city’
Mayor Muriel Bowser, threatened with losing her authority and having her budget cut, changes her tune to avoid a ...
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What’s Going On With DC’s Sudden Budget Woes?
No, the District passed a balanced budget last year, as it has for almost three decades. Federal funds account for less than ...
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DC Council considers ways to build more resilient economy amid uncertainty from federal government
D.C. leaders are preparing for major economic impacts as changes at the federal level take a direct hit at the District’s budget. According to city projections, ...