Biden repeals controversial DC crime bill.
President Joe Biden signed a measure repealing changes to the D.C. criminal code, which would have eliminated most mandatory minimum sentences and reduced mandatory maximum penalties. The Senate overwhelmingly passed the GOP-backed measure, which was also passed by the House in February. Biden's decision to sign the bill surprised members of his own party, who have accused him of having a soft stance on crime. Mayor Muriel Bowser opposed the changes to the city's criminal code, but called on Congress not to interfere with the district's sovereignty.
