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Congress Won’t Extend DC Police Takeover

House leaders reportedly won’t vote to continue President Trump’s takeover of the D.C. police, meaning the 30-day emergency order will expire Sept. 10. But we’re out of the woods yet: The National Guard has no time limit, and Congress is set to vote on legislation that would change D.C.’s crime and education systems [Politico/City Cast DC 🎧]

Norton Says ‘Of Course’ She’s Running Again

D.C.’s Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton, 88, told reporters she plans to run for reelection in 2026. She says her seniority is important and she won’t step aside, despite growing concerns about her fitness for the position. [Axios]

• Does Norton still have what it takes to fight for D.C.? [City Cast DC 🎧]

Teens Arrested For Death of Congressional Intern

Two 17-year-olds have been arrested for the fatal shooting of a congressional intern in June. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro announced that they will be charged as adults at D.C. Superior Court, saying that D.C.’s system “allows juveniles to be coddled.” A third suspect is still at large. [Washington Post 🔒]

Could Maryland Protect DC From Trump?

The push for D.C. statehood is stronger than ever, but some think a different tack might be more effective; retroceding into Maryland. For years, David Krucoff has been the lonely champion of this once-taboo cause but now it's gaining traction…kind of. [City Cast DC 🎧]

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