Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton was scammed at her home by individuals posing as cleaning workers, charging nearly $4,400 for services not rendered. The incident raised concerns about her health, with police reports suggesting early dementia, which her office disputes. The case is under investigation, and Norton, the oldest member of the House, faces calls to consider retirement amid questions about her capacity.
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.
