Breaking news dc
Here are some recent breaking news stories from Washington D.C.:
Breaking News
- Biden Administration Announces New COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate: The White House has announced a new COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal employees, contractors, and healthcare workers. The mandate will take effect on December 8th. (Source: CNN)
- DC Mayor Announces New Initiative to Combat Gun Violence: Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has announced a new initiative to combat gun violence in the city. The initiative includes increased funding for community programs and a new task force to address gun trafficking. (Source: NBC4 Washington)
- Federal Judge Blocks DC's Assisted Suicide Law: A federal judge has blocked Washington D.C.'s new assisted suicide law, which was set to take effect on January 1st. The law would have allowed terminally ill patients to request lethal medication from their doctors. (Source: The Washington Post)
- DC Police Investigate Shooting in Northeast Neighborhood: DC police are investigating a shooting that occurred in the Northeast neighborhood of Trinidad. One person was injured in the shooting, which is believed to have been a targeted attack. (Source: WUSA9)
- Biden to Visit DC to Promote Infrastructure Bill: President Joe Biden is set to visit Washington D.C. to promote his administration's infrastructure bill, which is currently stalled in Congress. The bill would provide billions of dollars in funding for infrastructure projects across the country. (Source: The Hill)
Top Stories
- DC's COVID-19 Cases Continue to Rise: Washington D.C. has seen a surge in COVID-19 cases in recent weeks, with the city's positivity rate reaching 5.5%. The city's health department is urging residents to get vaccinated and take precautions to prevent the spread of the virus. (Source: DC Health)
- DC's Metro System to Resume 24/7 Service: The Washington D.C. Metro system will resume 24/7 service on December 19th, after a year-long hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: WMATA)
- DC's Mayor Announces New Plan to Address Homelessness: Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has announced a new plan to address homelessness in the city, which includes increasing funding for affordable housing and providing more services to homeless individuals. (Source: The Washington Post)
Weather
- Winter Weather Advisory Issued for DC: A winter weather advisory has been issued for Washington D.C. and surrounding areas, with snow and freezing rain expected to impact the region on Wednesday. (Source: National Weather Service)