District Links: Bowser hails DC statehood when asked about bill to revoke home rule; Trump says he’ll take over as Kennedy Center chair; and more

By Chris Kain On Feb 10, 2025 Last updated Feb 10, 2025

Asked today about congressional legislation reintroduced late last week by two Republican lawmakers seeking to revoke the District’s limited home rule, Mayor Muriel Bowser emphasized the need for full autonomy through statehood.

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