Washington Post editorial board links DC mayor’s decision to remove BLM art to a ‘victory for the city’
The Washington Post editorial board said D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser’s decision to remove the "BLM Plaza" is good because it will placate President Trump's threats to the city's autonomy
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Washington DC Dispensary Owner Indicted for Allegedly Evading Nearly $930,000 in Taxes
Jennifer Brunenkant, owner of Herbal Alternatives II, is indicted for tax evasion, accused of not paying ~$930,000 in taxes, facing up to five years per count if convicted.
Trump allies launch a bid to take control of a powerful Washington legal group
Two Trump allies — including Attorney General Pam Bondi's brother — have launched bids for leadership roles with the D.C. Bar Association.

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Senators Call for Investigation of Acting U.S. Attorney in Washington
Democratic senators request investigation of interim DC US attorney
Eight Democratic U.S. senators requested an investigation into the actions of the interim U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, saying in a letter to the Office of Disciplinary Counsel they have “grave concerns” Ed Martin may have abused his position since taking the job in January.
Senate Democrats file complaint against DC US attorney Ed Martin
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Costs of child care now outpace college tuition in 38 states, analysis finds
The organization released a state-by-state guide on Wednesday showing the escalating cost of child care. Average costs range from $521 per month in Mississippi to as much as $1,893 per month in Washington, D.C., for households with one 4-year-old child, EPI found.
Trump calls for federal takeover of the District of Columbia
The attempt to take over the District of Columbia is of a piece with the attacks on federal workers and the effort to create a personalist dictatorship.
Who is Ed Martin, DC’s new US attorney who says he’s one of ‘Trump’s lawyers’?
Senate Judiciary Committee Democrats filed a complaint against U.S. Attorney Martin over Jan. 6 defendants and alleging “multiple abuses of power."
US charges Chinese hackers who allegedly caused millions of dollars’ worth of damages
US prosecutors on Wednesday announced criminal charges against a dozen Chinese nationals for allegedly hacking a range of US companies, government agencies and municipalities, in some cases for profit and causing millions of dollars’ worth of damage.
Prosecutors in Washington Demoted in Retribution Push by Trump Ally
Ed Martin, the acting U.S. attorney in the District of Columbia, took the action against federal prosecutors who had been involved in Jan. 6 cases.
Dept. of Education investigating DC Public Schools over disability discrimination
The investigation will evaluate if the district is failing to meet the needs of students with special needs or disabilities.