This year, Washington D.C. has faced ⁠thousands of federal jobs cuts⁠ due to President Trump’s DOGE work. Also, the city has a ⁠$1 billion budget shortfall⁠ after Congress passed a funding bill forcing the District to revert to its 2024 budget. ⁠Jessica Mendoza⁠ sat down with D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser to discuss the city’s challenges, the weekend’s military parade, and ⁠her relationship with Trump⁠. 

Further Listening:

- ⁠Inside DOGE’s Campaign of Secrecy ⁠

- ⁠Can the GOP Unite Around Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’?⁠

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