It's a microcosm of the larger debate about changing the nation's criminal justice system. This week, Republicans in the House took steps to block a new criminal code in Washington, D.C. which lowers ...

House Republicans are preparing for the next round in their perennial boxing match against D.C. home rule, this time targeting D.C.’s police accountability legislation after Congress voted to block ...

House Republicans took aim Thursday at D.C.’s major policing reform bill just after Congress had blocked a separate D.C. crime bill, signaling that the city will continue to face an onslaught of ...

WASHINGTON (7News) — As members of Congress prepare to discuss and vote on whether or not to block the D.C. Revised Criminal Code Act of 2021, city leaders are slamming lawmakers for what they call ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate voted Wednesday to block new D.C. crime laws and overrule the city government as lawmakers in both parties have expressed concern about rising violent crime rates in ...

The House passed resolutions Thursday to overturn District of Columbia bills that would allow immigrants to vote in local elections and reduce criminal penalties, the first time the chamber has voted ...