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D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser says she won’t run for reelection next year, ending months of frenzied speculation about her future and setting the stage for a wide open race to replace her.
November 25, 2025 at 9:22 PM
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser says she won’t run for reelection next year, ending months of frenzied speculation about her future and setting the stage for a wide open race to replace her.
Non profit “So What Else” says that over seven days, November 20-26, their locations in Maryland and D.C. aim to provide 30,000 holiday meals to local families.
November 25, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Non profit “So What Else” says that over seven days, November 20-26, their locations in Maryland and D.C. aim to provide 30,000 holiday meals to local families.
Non profit “So What Else” says that over seven days, November 20-26, their locations in Maryland and D.C. aim to provide 30,000 holiday meals to local families.
November 25, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Non profit “So What Else” says that over seven days, November 20-26, their locations in Maryland and D.C. aim to provide 30,000 holiday meals to local families.
Violence interrupter Rodriguez Rodney Norman says Ward 8 made him who he is, “A man trying to change the same streets that raised me.”
Voices of Wards 7 and 8: Doing what it takes to keep the peace
Violence interrupter Rodriguez Rodney Norman says Ward 8 made him who he is, "A man trying to change the same streets that raised me."
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November 23, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Violence interrupter Rodriguez Rodney Norman says Ward 8 made him who he is, “A man trying to change the same streets that raised me.”
The city opened applications for emergency rent assistance Thursday, but a new system designed to cope with reduced funding immediately saw problems.
D.C. once again sees technical glitches, surging demand for rent relief program
The city opened applications for emergency rent assistance Thursday, but a new system designed to cope with reduced funding immediately saw problems.
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November 22, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The city opened applications for emergency rent assistance Thursday, but a new system designed to cope with reduced funding immediately saw problems.
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser faces the difficult task of appeasing the interests of a President her city voted overwhelmingly against. Washington Post investigative reporter Jonathan O’Connell shares how she has she fared one year into his term. buff.ly/a8bbwUv
D.C.'s Mayor Bowser walks a tightrope during Trump's second term
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser faces the difficult task of appeasing the interests of a President her city voted overwhelmingly against. Washington Post investigative reporter Jonathan O’Connell shares how…
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November 22, 2025 at 5:14 PM
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser faces the difficult task of appeasing the interests of a President her city voted overwhelmingly against. Washington Post investigative reporter Jonathan O’Connell shares how she has she fared one year into his term. buff.ly/a8bbwUv
Councilmember McDuffie says if he were mayor, he would end cooperation between federal immigration agents and D.C. police.
“There’s no deal that I would sign that would permit our law enforcement to work with ICE, and I would be unequivocal about that.”
“There’s no deal that I would sign that would permit our law enforcement to work with ICE, and I would be unequivocal about that.”
November 14, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Councilmember McDuffie says if he were mayor, he would end cooperation between federal immigration agents and D.C. police.
“There’s no deal that I would sign that would permit our law enforcement to work with ICE, and I would be unequivocal about that.”
“There’s no deal that I would sign that would permit our law enforcement to work with ICE, and I would be unequivocal about that.”
At-Large D.C. Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie now joins us on the Politics Hour and says he won't base a decision to run on whether Mayor Muriel Bowser runs again.
"If I decide to run, I'll announce it directly to the public. It won't be based on what others do."
"If I decide to run, I'll announce it directly to the public. It won't be based on what others do."
November 14, 2025 at 5:43 PM
At-Large D.C. Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie now joins us on the Politics Hour and says he won't base a decision to run on whether Mayor Muriel Bowser runs again.
"If I decide to run, I'll announce it directly to the public. It won't be based on what others do."
"If I decide to run, I'll announce it directly to the public. It won't be based on what others do."
Sen. Kaine says it was a tough decision to break with Dems, but he held out for to get fed workers re-hired with backpay & no RIFs going forward.
“I'm getting some holy hell, but I’m also getting some thanks from Virginians. There were only bad options."
“I'm getting some holy hell, but I’m also getting some thanks from Virginians. There were only bad options."
November 14, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Sen. Kaine says it was a tough decision to break with Dems, but he held out for to get fed workers re-hired with backpay & no RIFs going forward.
“I'm getting some holy hell, but I’m also getting some thanks from Virginians. There were only bad options."
“I'm getting some holy hell, but I’m also getting some thanks from Virginians. There were only bad options."
We are now live on the Politics Hour with Sen. Tim Kaine to talk about his vote to end the government shutdown. Tune in to WAMU 88.5! You can join the conversation by calling 800-433-8850.
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The Politics Hour: Sen. Tim Kaine voted to end the shutdown, drawing fire from some Democrats
U.S. Senators Tim Kaine and Chris Van Hollen were on opposite sides of the vote to end the federal shutdown. They join us to discuss. Plus, D.C. Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie discusses his political…
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November 14, 2025 at 5:07 PM
We are now live on the Politics Hour with Sen. Tim Kaine to talk about his vote to end the government shutdown. Tune in to WAMU 88.5! You can join the conversation by calling 800-433-8850.
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When D.C.'s coffers were flush, agency overspending was less of an issue. But in tougher economic times. it's becoming a bigger problem for District leaders. buff.ly/ph3L0w4
Some D.C. agencies routinely overspend their budgets. Leaders aren’t sure how to stop it
City agencies overspent their budgets by more than $300 million last year. Strong revenue in past years helped blunt the impact, but recently it's becoming more difficult for lawmakers to cover the…
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November 13, 2025 at 9:21 PM
When D.C.'s coffers were flush, agency overspending was less of an issue. But in tougher economic times. it's becoming a bigger problem for District leaders. buff.ly/ph3L0w4
This week on the Politics Hour, Kojo and Tom are joined by U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) to discuss the end of the federal shutdown.
November 13, 2025 at 6:25 PM
This week on the Politics Hour, Kojo and Tom are joined by U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) to discuss the end of the federal shutdown.
Nonprofits and other groups that supply food and organize food distribution stepped up their efforts with giveaways that specifically served federal employees during the government shutdown. Here is a look back at some of the scenes.
November 13, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Nonprofits and other groups that supply food and organize food distribution stepped up their efforts with giveaways that specifically served federal employees during the government shutdown. Here is a look back at some of the scenes.
This week on the Politics Hour, Kojo and Tom are joined by U.S. Senators Tim Kaine and Chris Van Hollen to discuss the end of the federal shutdown. Plus, D.C. Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie on what his political future may hold.
Tune in to WAMU 88.5 Friday at noon!
Tune in to WAMU 88.5 Friday at noon!
November 12, 2025 at 9:48 PM
This week on the Politics Hour, Kojo and Tom are joined by U.S. Senators Tim Kaine and Chris Van Hollen to discuss the end of the federal shutdown. Plus, D.C. Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie on what his political future may hold.
Tune in to WAMU 88.5 Friday at noon!
Tune in to WAMU 88.5 Friday at noon!
Federal cutbacks to the social safety net and a flagging Northern Virginia economy will be major challenges for Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger and the Virginia General Assembly in January. buff.ly/ST5OE9j
Despite Democratic sweep, Virginia's next governor faces hurdles ahead
Federal cutbacks to the social safety net and a flagging Northern Virginia economy will be major challenges for Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger and the Virginia General Assembly in January.
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November 12, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Federal cutbacks to the social safety net and a flagging Northern Virginia economy will be major challenges for Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger and the Virginia General Assembly in January. buff.ly/ST5OE9j
Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine says he's hearing from residents who are grateful he voted with Republicans to end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.
Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine says protecting federal workers behind vote to end shutdown
"What I'm hearing from Virginians this morning is … 'thank God you did this,'" Sen. Kaine told reporters a press conference Monday.
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November 11, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine says he's hearing from residents who are grateful he voted with Republicans to end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.
Democrats won big in Virginia elections last week. Now, they will face a tricky circular challenge: supporting the social safety net through federal cuts -- even as a stagnant economy may constrain what money they have to spend. buff.ly/ST5OE9j
Despite Democratic sweep, Virginia's next governor faces hurdles ahead
Federal cutbacks to the social safety net and a flagging Northern Virginia economy will be major challenges for Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger and the Virginia General Assembly in January.
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November 11, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Democrats won big in Virginia elections last week. Now, they will face a tricky circular challenge: supporting the social safety net through federal cuts -- even as a stagnant economy may constrain what money they have to spend. buff.ly/ST5OE9j
In a statement, Sen. Kaine said he supported the deal because of promised protections for federal workers, including back pay for those on furlough, reinstatement for federal employees laid off during the shutdown, and protections against future large-scale reductions-in-force.
November 10, 2025 at 5:38 PM
In a statement, Sen. Kaine said he supported the deal because of promised protections for federal workers, including back pay for those on furlough, reinstatement for federal employees laid off during the shutdown, and protections against future large-scale reductions-in-force.
VA Lt. Gov.-elect Ghazala Hashmi responded to comments made by her Rep. opponent, John Reid, who was the first openly gay Rep. candidate in VA history.
“The bigotry my opponent was targeting me with was soundly rejected... He may not be ready to protect my rights.. I'm sure ready to protect his.”
“The bigotry my opponent was targeting me with was soundly rejected... He may not be ready to protect my rights.. I'm sure ready to protect his.”
November 7, 2025 at 5:56 PM
VA Lt. Gov.-elect Ghazala Hashmi responded to comments made by her Rep. opponent, John Reid, who was the first openly gay Rep. candidate in VA history.
“The bigotry my opponent was targeting me with was soundly rejected... He may not be ready to protect my rights.. I'm sure ready to protect his.”
“The bigotry my opponent was targeting me with was soundly rejected... He may not be ready to protect my rights.. I'm sure ready to protect his.”
VA Lt. Gov.-elect Ghazala Hashmi now joins us on the show. She says one of the biggest factors is the Trump administration's federal cuts, which she described as a "terrible crisis" for the commonwealth of Virginia.
November 7, 2025 at 5:43 PM
VA Lt. Gov.-elect Ghazala Hashmi now joins us on the show. She says one of the biggest factors is the Trump administration's federal cuts, which she described as a "terrible crisis" for the commonwealth of Virginia.
Poole says Trump’s problem in Virginia is that when he says he’s going to drain the swamp..... "well, Virginia is the swamp," given tens of thousands of federal workers there.
November 7, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Poole says Trump’s problem in Virginia is that when he says he’s going to drain the swamp..... "well, Virginia is the swamp," given tens of thousands of federal workers there.
Long-time VA politics reporter David Poole says everyone was surprised by the Democrats' huge margins of victory in Tuesday's statewide elections, particularly after a Republican shift the last few years.
"The pendulum has swung all the way back," says Poole.
"The pendulum has swung all the way back," says Poole.
November 7, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Long-time VA politics reporter David Poole says everyone was surprised by the Democrats' huge margins of victory in Tuesday's statewide elections, particularly after a Republican shift the last few years.
"The pendulum has swung all the way back," says Poole.
"The pendulum has swung all the way back," says Poole.
We are now live on the Politics Hour with 1A's Todd Zwillich guest-hosting. It's a packed show with long-time VA politics reporter David Poole, WAMU's Margaret Barthel, VA Lt. Gov.-elect Ghazala Hashmi, and VA Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell.
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November 7, 2025 at 5:09 PM
We are now live on the Politics Hour with 1A's Todd Zwillich guest-hosting. It's a packed show with long-time VA politics reporter David Poole, WAMU's Margaret Barthel, VA Lt. Gov.-elect Ghazala Hashmi, and VA Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell.
Tune in now!
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