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Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson is primed to become Biden's first Supreme Court pick as Justice Stephen Breyer retires
President Joe Biden promised that he would nominate a Black woman to the Supreme Court.
C. Ryan Barber,Camila DeChalus
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DC statehood is not a 'power grab.' It's about full representation and respect.
While Republicans argue that Democrats are seeking DC statehood to cement power, the push for full …
John L. Dorman
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GOP Rep. Jody Hice argued against DC statehood by incorrectly citing a lack of car dealerships
Hice made the false statement during a House Oversight and Reform Committee hearing for H.R. 51, th…
John L. Dorman
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Democrats are venting over Biden's 'very infuriating' position on DC crime law
"If the President supports DC statehood, he should govern like it," tweeted Rep. Alexandria Ocasio …
Nicole Gaudiano
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' desire to 'drain the swamp' by moving federal agencies out of DC is an idea that dates back years
Some experts note that moving federal agencies could help those workers find a lower cost of living.
Kenneth Niemeyer
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GOP lawmakers pressure DC to ditch indoor vaccine mandate despite Omicron wave
A group of House Republicans says the impending mandate will make it harder for Americans to visit …
Brent D. Griffiths
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It's not easy being a bicyclist in the US. Better infrastructure could help.
Biking advocates say cycling shouldn't be an activity just for the privileged few, but a safe, effi…
Eliza Relman,Juliana Kaplan
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Violence at the Capitol has 'upped the ante' and helped put DC statehood 'in sight,' the District's House member tells Insider
A new Democratic majority coupled with anger over Washington D.C.'s vulnerability after a violent p…
Melody Schreiber
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Matt Gaetz tried playing kingmaker during the House speaker vote after spending 2 years as a political pariah. Republicans say the grandstanding is unlikely to stop.
Preying on Kevin McCarthy's weakness during the brutal House speaker vote fight played to Matt Gaet…
Warren Rojas
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2 Black mothers were mistakenly ambushed by Secret Service near the National Mall in DC. Both the women and DC officials are now asking why.
The two mothers, India Johnson and Yasmeen Winston, told local news that they want the Secret Servi…
Taylor Ardrey
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The White House backs a bill to make Washington, DC a state, calling lack of representation 'an affront' to 'democratic values'
Democratic-backed H.R. 51 would turn what is now Washington, DC into Douglass Commonwealth, a state…
Grace Panetta
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House Democrats propose an additional $547 billion for roads and bridges as infrastructure stalemate continues
Republicans have criticized Democrats' proposals for focusing too much on climate initiatives and n…
Ayelet Sheffey
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House votes to make Washington, DC, the US's 51st state
The bill faces serious hurdles in the Senate, where it likely won't receive the 60 votes necessary …
Eliza Relman,Sonam Sheth
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The Washington Redskins are under more pressure than ever to change their name
The Washington football team could lose business and land on which to build a new stadium if their …
Scott Davis
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Trump's July 4th extravaganza drained Washington, DC's fund to guard the capital from terror attacks
In recent years, the federal government has decreased the amount of money allocated to the District…
Ellen Ioanes,Ellen Ioanes
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House committee votes to approve DC statehood as Democrats denounce the disenfranchisement of DC's 700,000 residents
The legislation is uniformly opposed by Republicans and is doomed in the Senate as long as the fili…
Eliza Relman
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Calls for DC statehood reignited following Capitol insurrection: The fight for the 51st state explained
The fight for DC statehood faces an uphill battle in the Senate, but activists argue the current po…
Erin Snodgrass
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Trump's July 4th celebration will have Air Force One fly over the National Mall
After a failed attempt at a military-heavy Veterans' Day celebration last year, the administration …
Ellen Ioanes,Ellen Ioanes
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Watch a member of Congress do 'the worst parking job' ever
"After the Congresswoman parked her car, we assessed the cars on either side to see if there was an…
Colin Campbell
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Trump's rebranding of DC's July 4th celebrations will include a VIP area for White House guests in front of Trump's stage
Democrats and others have expressed concerns about the significant additional costs of the events, …