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Eleanor Norton, the oldest member of the House and a long-time advocate for D.C. statehood, is retiring amid signs of health decline. Her departure marks the end of a decades-long career fighting for district rights, with a competitive primary expected to succeed her.
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The Potomac River sewage pipe was repaired after a rupture in January, which caused 250 million gallons of untreated sewage to spill into the river. A class action lawsuit was filed against DC Water for negligence. The incident prompted federal emergency aid and ongoing environmental monitoring.
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An unidentified police officer was shot in Washington, D.C., while working on an investigation. The officer was hit in the shoulder, airlifted to hospital, and is in serious but stable condition. Authorities are searching for two suspects, with federal support involved.
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More than 2,500 National Guard troops continue patrolling Washington, D.C., eight months after President Trump declared a crime emergency. The deployment has become routine, with no clear end in sight, despite ongoing legal challenges and limited political discussion. The presence costs taxpayers over a million dollars daily and is barely addressed in local politics.
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D.C. Water has been sued after a pipeline collapse caused a 244 million-gallon sewage spill into the Potomac River. The utility has been accused of neglecting maintenance, despite knowing the pipeline was deteriorating. Repairs are underway, but legal actions highlight ongoing infrastructure issues.