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Nov 26, 2025
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DC Mayor Bowser's requests for National Guard assistance before Capitol riot

Mayor Muriel Bowser submitted a written request on Dec. 31, 2020 asking for District of Columbia National Guard (DCNG) assistance for inauguration-related security; the Pentagon authorized limited, mo...

Feb 4, 2026

What is the project scope, budget, and timeline for the East Wing renovation?

The East Wing project is being presented as a full rebuild and expansion: a roughly 90,000-square-foot new East Wing with a centerpiece state ballroom of roughly 22,000–25,000 square feet and ancillar...

Nov 28, 2025

What policing, policy, or social interventions have influenced homicide changes in D.C. since 2024?

Washington, D.C. saw a large drop in violence in 2024 — roughly a 31–32% fall in homicides (190 vs. 274) and a 35% decline in total violent crime, according to D.C. police and the U.S. Attorney’s Offi...

Nov 20, 2025

What initiatives has the Washington DC government implemented to reduce crime rates in 2025?

Washington, D.C. officials point to a mix of new laws, enforcement strategies, federal coordination and community programs as the drivers behind the 2024–25 decline in violent crime — with authorities...

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