DC Mayor Muriel Bowser responds to President Trump

DC Mayor Muriel Bowser responds to President Trump: 'We're going to be the 51st state'
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser responded to President Donald Trump's remarks that the federal government should "take over" the district.
Bowser downplays Trump’s threat to ‘take over’ DC
Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser dismissed fears that President Donald Trump might attempt a federal takeover of her city. During a press conference Friday, the mayor was pressed on her reaction to Trump’s comments this week that the federal government should rule the District of Columbia to make it “run it strong,
Bowser continues to push back on Trump's call for federal government to take over DC
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser is continuing to push back against calls for a federal takeover of the District — now backed by President Donald Trump — by making the case for the District of Columbia to become the 51st state.
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Trump talks DC takeover: Idle threat or something else? | EDITORIAL
The federal government already has the power to make the District of Columbia (or other U.S. cities) better, safer places to live — if Republicans are willing to exercise it.
4 FBI investigations in DC under Mayor Muriel Bowser's administration
The total number of FBI investigations under the administration of D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser is now up to four federal probes since 2023.
As DC’s unemployment claims continue to rise, Mayor Bowser takes notice
The latest unemployment report from the U.S. Labor Department this week revealed a continuing upward trend in unemployment claims, specifically centered in the nation's capital.
DC’s Mayor responds to Trump's takeover comments, says statehood is solution
Washington, D.C.’s leaders pushed back against President Donald Trump after he expressed support for congressional efforts for a federal takeover of the nation's capital.
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser continues push for DC statehood
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser is continuing to push back against calls for a federal takeover of the District — now backed by President Donald Trump — by making the case for the District of Columbia to become the 51st state.
Muriel Bowser says DC has changed between Trump's terms
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser participated in a fireside chat at the National Press Club.
Metro robbery and Union Station attack prompt Bowser's call to reduce diversion programs
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser called for more prosecution of juveniles, and less use of a program called diversions.
Why a full federal takeover of DC would require an act of Congress
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DC residents divided over Trump's federal governance proposal
President Donald Trump told reporters Wednesday night, “I think we should take over Washington, D.C. - make it safe.” ...
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Trump says federal government should 'take over' DC, backing congressional GOP push
Following the President's comments, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser posted to X a list of reasons why DC is a "world-class city." ...