Members of the Washington, D.C., Council are seeking a total cellphone ban in the district's public schools in an attempt to limit distractions in the classroom. A bill to ban devices was ...

Washington, D.C., Council Chairman Phil Mendelson announced Monday that he has withdrawn a controversial criminal code bill that faced a U.S. Senate vote – a vote that may still happen this week ...

WASHINGTON — The DC Council passed a first vote of the "Secure DC" crime bill on Tuesday with a vote of 12-1. The legislation dubbed "Secure DC Omnibus Amendment Act of 2024," proposed by ...

The D.C. Council approved three emergency crime bills Tuesday. Here’s what to know about what those bills are expected to do. The Council voted 12-1 in favor of the most controversial bill ...

The chairman of the D.C. Council said he believes the Council will approve the deal to bring the Washington Commanders back to D.C. — but it’s going to take longer than the team and the mayor ...

The Senate voted Tuesday to nullify a soft-on-crime bill introduced by Washington, DC, council members that would have changed rules governing use of force and officer misconduct.

McDuffie told reporters the Council has engaged a private law firm to conduct the investigation. When asked about the cost of the law firm's fee, McDuffie responded: "I can tell you it's $400,000." ...

DC Council remains mixed on new stadium proposal, we asked where each member stands. Phylicia Ashley, DC Bureau Reporter. Wed, April 30th 2025 at 6:58 PM. Updated Wed, April 30th 2025 at 7:13 PM. 3.

DC Council to discuss possible expulsion of Trayon White on Tuesday. by Christian Flores. Sun, January 26th 2025 at 4:04 PM. Updated Mon, January 27th 2025 at 7:45 PM. 12. VIEW ALL PHOTOS.

Under the DC Home Rule Act of 1973, the city council enjoys certain powers — but Congress retains the ability to block local legislation.

DC Council Chairman Phil Mendelson now sounding like the deal to build a new Commanders stadium is inevitable. He says it will likely involve local tax dollars going to it, which he himself doesn ...

The wage for tipped restaurant workers will not rise from $10 to $12 this July as planned. Instead, the DC Council voted 8 to 4 today to pause the pay bump until October following a push by Mayor ...