District Links: Council alters DDOT rules criticized as discouraging streateries; all National Guard troops in DC now armed, Pentagon says; and more

By Chris Kain On Dec 2, 2025 Last updated Dec 2, 2025

The DC Council this afternoon approved emergency legislation to relax several aspects of the District Department of Transportation’s new rules for streateries that took effect yesterday and reduce the newly established fees.

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