Mayor Bowser, DC leaders testify on crime policies

A congressional hearing is putting city leaders in the hot seat Thursday as lawmakers hear testimony on juvenile crime and policing policies in the nation’s capital. Read More

Bowser pushes police recruitment, says DC needs 'hundreds more' cops as Trump federal takeover nears end

Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser said her city needs to "add hundreds more police" as the Trump administration’s federal takeover of the Metropolitan Police Department is winding down. Bowser ... Read More

DC mayor defends her crime policies to a House committee, as federal law enforcement surge continues

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser is defending her policies on crime during a House committee hearing. Her appearance Thursday comes during a federal law enforcement surge in the city and efforts by lawmakers ... Read More

Bowser says federal police surge has reduced crime in DC, but ‘north star’ is protecting city’s autonomy

The surge in federal law enforcement in Washington, DC, has “enhanced” the capacity of local police officers and led to fewer crimes, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser said this week while adding that it had ... Read More

DC Mayor says federal police surge significantly impacted crime, looks toward next steps

The Utah County Attorney’s Office officially filed charges against Tyler Robinson, the alleged assassin of political activist Charlie Kirk. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump will ... Read More

Bowser announces DC police pay raises, pushes crime-fighting strategy

D.C. officers will get a 13% raise starting Oct. 1 under a new labor deal. Bowser aims to grow the force to 4,000 and expand officer benefits. Federal surge credited with major drop in carjackings and ... Read More

DC leaders announce 13% police pay raise, hiring incentives amid Trump's takeover

Armstrong Williams takes on the news of the week and asks the questions you want answered. Don’t miss our weekly town hall. Ida Domingo,Joshua Chapin TOPICS: WASHINGTON (7News) — D.C. Mayor Muriel ... Read More

DC Mayor Bowser reverses course, admits Trump's federal crime crackdown is working

Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser initially expressed fear of President Donald Trump’s plan to crack down on crime in the nation’s capital, but its clear success made her change her mind. After ... Read More