Washington D.C.
Janeese Lewis George enters D.C. mayoral race after Bowser declines re-election
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Washington D.C. Councilwoman Janeese Lewis George announced her candidacy for mayor on Monday, after Democratic Mayor Muriel Bowser said she would not seek re-election. George, who has been endorsed by the Democratic Socialists of America and has advocated reallocating police funds and expanding rent control, is running as the city navigates an evolving relationship with the federal government.
Two suspects have been arrested following the shooting of a U.S. Park Police officer in Washington, D.C., on Monday evening. The officer, who was wounded in the shoulder, was airlifted to a hospital but has since been discharged. Authorities described the incident as a targeted ambush on an unmarked police vehicle.
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As Donald Trump's second term expands federal authority over Washington D.C., the citizen group Free DC has emerged as the central force in resistance efforts. The organization weaves activism into daily life, aiming to mobilize over 24,500 residents to defend the city's autonomy.