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What makes Washington D.C. so special?

Washington D.C. operates under a unique relationship with the federal government, limiting its autonomy and granting Congress control over local matters.
Residents of Washington D.C. pay federal taxes but lack voting representation in Congress, leading to the slogan 'Taxation without representation.'
The House of Representatives passed a bill in 2021 to make D.C. the 51st state, which stalled in the Senate, highlighting issues of civil rights.
Crime in Washington D.C. peaked at 274 homicides in 2023, but preliminary data for 2024 indicates a 32 percent decrease in homicides, contributing to a 35 percent reduction in violent crime overall.

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What Makes Washington DC So Special?

President Donald Trump's repeated threats to impose his will on Washington has brought its unique status back into the spotlight.

3 days ago·New Delhi, India

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What makes Washington D.C. so special?

The capital of the world's leading superpower is a city unlike any other in the United States -- not just in symbolism but in its legal and political structure.

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