Dossier
1973 home rule agreement
Coverage of 1973 home rule agreement in the Nexus archive.
- Trump looms large over upcoming primary elections in Washington, DC
Washington, D.C., is holding primary elections for mayor and congressional delegate, with President Donald Trump's influence on city governance and policies emerging as a key issue. The city faces challenges including federal control over local affairs, high unemployment, and limited autonomy under a 1973 home rule agreement. Candidates Janeese Lewis George, Kenyan McDuffie, Robert White Jr., and Brooke Pinto are vying for leadership roles.