D.C. Council member Robert White announced his candidacy for Eleanor Holmes Norton's congressional seat, citing threats to D.C.'s limited autonomy and the need for strong representation. The race gains significance as Norton considers retirement amid challenges to D.C.'s self-governance, with White positioning himself as a candidate to continue her legacy and fight for the city's interests.
Eleanor Holmes Norton faces her most serious political threat in decades from White, a citywide progressive with a strong political profile, amid concerns about D.C.'s political influence and Norton’s ability to lead effectively.
Donald Trump visited a DC police station to promote his crime crackdown efforts, boasting about improvements and plans to regrass parks, while also celebrating a legal victory and criticizing the city's crime situation, which he attributes to his administration's policies.
Donald Trump threatened to block the construction of a new Washington D.C. stadium unless the NFL team, now called the Commanders, reverts to the name Redskins, which he advocates for due to its traditional significance despite widespread criticism for being racially insensitive.