Francisco Marquez’s last job in Venezuela was as the chief of staff for a former mayor of Caracas, the country’s capital. Today, he heads a nonprofit organization based in Washington, D.C. Marquez was imprisoned for...
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Sondland confirms Trump ‘quid pro quo’
Bombshell testimony Wednesday draws Trump and his cabinet into the impeachment drama.
Austin R. Ramsey
After two deadly shootings, Capitol Hill residents, police reflect on crime spike
Police say the violence represents a general increase in crime in the neighborhood, while some residents contend the shootings are indicative of crime in D.C. as a whole.
Nick Trombola
Logan Circle and Shaw: Voter priorities and what we saw on Election Day
"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.
Maria Lawson
Advocates demand D.C. council shield immigrants from threats
Residents called on the District's council to pass a bill that would criminalize threatening to reveal someone's immigration status to law enforcement.
Mourners gather to remember Ruth Bader Ginsburg
An impromptu memorial grew on the steps of the Supreme Court over the weekend.
Dani Birzer
DC Council hears emotional testimony about bill decriminalizing sex work
D.C. Council hosted a charged, day-long hearing about the Community Safety and Health Amendment Act of 2019, a bill that would decriminalize sex work in the District. The room was packed, some testimony got heated and...
Ikechukwu Mbagwu
Three miles away, no talk of impeachment
In Washington, D.C., Nikki Haley promotes her new book, but most attention is being focused on her comments about the Republican party during contentious times.
Verónica Del Valle
Marchers rally in DC against Trump’s Supreme Court nominee
Thousands of demonstrators gathered in D.C. Saturday at the Women’s March to protest President Trump’s Supreme Court nominee, Amy Coney Barrett, and to show their support for Vice President Biden, women’s rights and to...
Zoë Watkins
Election night: Hope is in the air as Kamala Harris’ election watch party continues at Howard University
Some women voters for Kamala Harris say they are much calmer this election season.
Lillian Juarez