D.C. Council

The District’s Office of Planning unveiled a draft master plan for the 180-acre area around the future Washington Commanders stadium at the former RFK Stadium site, including 5,500 to 6,500 housing units (30% affordable), commercial development, parks, and six districts. Public comments are accepted through August 14, with plans to revise the draft and submit it to the D.C. Council this fall.

Janeese Lewis George won the DC mayoral primary, positioning her to confront the Trump administration over federal control of the city. Trump has threatened to federalize Washington if she wins, citing actions like deploying the National Guard and reshaping local governance.

Janeese Lewis George has secured the Democratic primary for D.C. mayor after Kenyan McDuffie conceded, with ranked choice votes still being tallied. She is preparing for the general election and future governance, focusing on affordability and government efficiency.

Janeese Lewis George won the Democratic primary for mayor of Washington, D.C., positioning her to challenge the Trump administration's efforts to influence the city's autonomy. She pledged to resist federal interventions, including National Guard deployments, and faces potential conflict with Trump, who threatened to federalize D.C. if she won.

D.C. Council member Janeese Lewis George is likely to win the mayor's race after her primary opponent conceded, continuing a trend where anti-establishment candidates gain office in both major parties. The article highlights democratic socialist candidates as part of this broader political shift.

Kenyan McDuffie conceded the Washington, D.C., mayoral Democratic primary to Janeese Lewis George. Lewis George leads with just over 50% of votes, avoiding ranked choice voting, and faces potential conflict with President Donald Trump over federal control of D.C. affairs.

Kenyan McDuffie conceded the Washington, D.C., mayoral Democratic primary to Janeese Lewis George. Lewis George received just over 50% of the vote, avoiding ranked choice voting if the results hold. She has pledged to resist federal intervention in D.C. affairs, potentially clashing with President Trump over his administration's actions in the city.

Robert White Jr. won the Democratic primary for D.C.'s non-voting congressional delegate seat, securing a spot in the November general election. Eleanor Holmes Norton, who held the seat for 35 years, will not seek re-election, leading to the first competitive race in decades. The contest highlights ongoing debates over statehood and federal control of Washington, D.C.

Robert White Jr. won the Democratic primary for Eleanor Holmes Norton’s non-voting congressional delegate seat in Washington, D.C. Norton, who held the position for 18 terms, announced her retirement, marking the first open-seat contest for the role in decades. The primary occurred under D.C.’s new ranked-choice voting system, with White advancing to the November general election against Republican and third-party challengers.

Voters in D.C. are participating in a primary election that could reshape key city government positions, including the delegate to Congress, attorney general, D.C. Council seats, and the mayor's race. This election marks the first use of ranked choice voting in D.C., with winners likely not finalized until mid-July.

Washington, DC, voters participate in primaries for mayor and congressional delegate amid Trump administration's influence. Key candidates include Janeese Lewis George and Kenyan McDuffie for mayor, and Brooke Pinto and Robert White Jr. for delegate, with Trump's federal interventions and policies shaping the political landscape.

The DC delegate race will bring generational change as 88-year-old Eleanor Holmes Norton, who has held the seat for 35 years, steps down, opening the field to new candidates including current council members and other Democrats. The election is described as consequential due to Norton's departure and simultaneous races for mayor and D.C. Council.

The D.C. Council restored over $400 million to programs like early childhood education, legal aid, and paid family leave, reversing cuts in Mayor Muriel Bowser’s FY27 budget. Funding comes from decoupling tax cuts and reserve funds, with a second budget vote scheduled for June 23.

DC Council member Trayon White was censured and fined $900 by the D.C. Board of Ethics for missing three financial disclosure deadlines in 2024 and 2025, which the board stated undermines public trust. White had previously been expelled in December 2024 over a federal bribery case but returned to the council in August 2025 after winning a special election.

Voters in D.C. will use ranked choice voting for the first time in the June 16 primary election to select nominees for mayor, delegate to Congress, attorney general, and council seats. WTOP collected candidate responses to a questionnaire, with some candidates not replying. A special election will determine who fills Kenyan McDuffie’s at-large council seat until January.

Gloria Ann Nauden is a candidate for the Ward 6 DC Council seat, competing against Michael Murphy and incumbent Charles Allen. The article is part of WTOP's coverage of the D.C. primary and Election 2026.

Zachary Parker is a candidate for the Ward 5 seat on the D.C. Council, seeking to retain his position against challengers Bridget French and Bernita Carmichael. The article is part of WTOP's coverage of D.C.'s primary election.

Bernita Carmichael is a candidate for the Ward 5 seat on the D.C. Council, competing against Bridget French and incumbent Zachary Parker. The article is part of WTOP's coverage of the D.C. primary election.

Miguel Trindade Deramo is a candidate for the Ward 1 seat on the D.C. Council in the June primary. He is among several candidates responding to a WTOP questionnaire ahead of the election.

Aparna Raj is a candidate for the Ward 1 seat on the D.C. Council in the June primary election. She is running against Rashida Brown, Terry Lynch, Jackie Reyes Yanes, and Miguel Trindade Deramo.

Terry Lynch is running for the Ward 1 seat on the D.C. Council in the June primary election. WTOP published candidate responses to a questionnaire, including Lynch's answers alongside those of Aparna Raj, Rashida Brown, Jackie Reyes Yanes, and Miguel Trindade Deramo.

Elissa Silverman is a candidate in a special election to fill Kenyan McDuffie’s at-large seat on the D.C. Council for the remainder of the year. She is running against Doni Crawford and Jacque Patterson in a race highlighted by WTOP’s candidate questionnaire ahead of the June primary election.

Jacque Patterson is a candidate in a special election to fill Kenyan McDuffie’s at-large seat on the D.C. Council for the remainder of the year. She is running against Doni Crawford and Elissa Silverman in the primary election in June.

Leniqua’dominique Jenkins is a candidate for the D.C. Council at-large seat in the June primary. The article lists her opponents, including Dwight Davis, Oye Owolewa, and others.

Greg Jackson is a candidate for an at-large seat on the D.C. Council. He submitted his responses to a WTOP questionnaire alongside several other candidates, including Dwight Davis, Candace Tiana Nelson, and others. The primary election is scheduled for June.

Fred Hill is a candidate for an at-large seat on the D.C. Council. The article includes his responses to a WTOP questionnaire alongside other candidates in the primary election.

Dyana Forester is a candidate for an at-large seat on the D.C. Council. WTOP published her questionnaire responses as part of coverage for the June primary election, which includes her campaign against nine other candidates.

Kevin Chavous is a candidate for an at-large seat on the D.C. Council. He is competing against eight other candidates, including Dwight Davis, Candace Tiana Nelson, and others.

The Pentagon hired Elias Irizarry, a Jan. 6 rioter, for a sensitive military unit, raising concerns. The Trump administration spent $5 million on gold leaf for Lincoln Memorial horses, while the National Guard's deployment in D.C. reduced property crime but not violent crime. DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin refused to commit to following court orders, and the D.C. Council banned common area utility fees in multifamily buildings.

A massive brawl between teenagers at a Chipotle restaurant in Washington, D.C.'s Navy Yard neighborhood has gone viral, prompting U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro to plan to prosecute parents of lawbreaking juveniles. The fight involved around eight adolescents and left the store in disarray. No injuries were reported.

DC's National Guard lawsuit against Trump's deployment faces a legal hurdle as courts question if the district can sue itself. The case centers on D.C.'s claim of self-governance versus federal authority, with judges suggesting the city lacks standing to challenge federal actions in court.