Meet D.C.'s most dedicated chess teacher
Vaughn Bennett is fighting to give young Black students an equal shot at competitive chess.
Their presence so far has been limited, but with growing numbers that could change.
In an already surreal moment, Washingtonians have embraced bread puns, sandwich flags, and sub-themed street art as a form of protest.
This could be the first of many lawsuits over D.C.’s ability to govern itself.
How long will this last? Is it legal? And what are our leaders doing?
City leaders have called the move a "manufactured intrusion on local authority."
Republicans paint D.C. as a lawless war zone that only they can fix.
A deceased deer, a run-over rat, a headless goat: someone has to get rid of them.
But ranked-choice voting will move forward.
A vote on an amended deal is planned for Aug. 1.
Even some advocates for D.C. autonomy were surprised by how targeted and specific the new policy rider is.
And ending Daylight Saving Time in D.C. could be more costly than expected.
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