D.C. Council extends the curfew till April. Navy Yard residents question whether this is a fair public safety measure.
A Democrat and Republican table in front of a Poolesville voting center. For one, Trump is an inspiration. For the other, he's her worst nightmare.
DMV area voters flock to bars in the Dupont Circle area as the presidential election results come in.
The White House on election night has brought out a pro-Palestine protest, a Spider-Man-dressed Trump supporter, Christian preachers, a non-partisan DJ and spectators.
"Enthusiastic" voters, some of whom registered to vote on the spot, have shown out today to support the economy, abortion, democracy and climate change among other issues.
Of the roughly 160 million people who will vote in the 2024 presidential election, about 8 million will be first-time voters. Dozens of voters wrapped around the West End Neighborhood Library earlier this afternoon...
Voters and activist groups react with frustration and concern over Supreme Court’s decision to back Virginia voter purge.
It’s a unique time to be a Gen-Z voter in D.C., and young voters are feeling the pressure of experiencing this election in the nation’s capital.
Vice President Harris and former President Trump favor eliminating tax on tips. Is it even a possibility?
Study abroad students experience the challenges of voting absentee overseas.
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