Fiery House Oversight Hearing Sees Lawmakers Clash Over DC Crime, Federal Intervention
Fiery House Oversight Hearing Sees Lawmakers Clash Over DC Crime, Federal Intervention A contentious House Oversight Committee hearing yesterday saw lawmakers and District of Columbia officials engage in heated debates over crime rates, federal intervention, and the city’s autonomy. The session, held on September 18, 2025, quickly devolved into partisan clashes, most notably an explosive exchange between Democratic Rep. Rashida Tlaib and Republican Rep. Byron Donalds. DC Mayor Muriel Bowser, along with DC Council Chair Phil Mendelson and Attorney General…