politics27 minutes ago
Janeese Lewis George elected D.C. mayor amid federal tensions and economic crisis
Janeese Lewis George has been elected mayor of Washington, D.C., becoming the city’s first democratic socialist mayor. She succeeds Muriel Bowser, who served three terms. Lewis George faces a severe economic downturn, including a 680 million dollar budget gap and significant job losses, while navigating a confrontational relationship with President Donald Trump over local autonomy and federal oversight.