D.C., along with 34 other states, has reached a settlement with Hyundai and Kia after the automakers sold millions of vehicles without industry-standard anti-theft technology. Under the agreement, nearly 8,200 vehicles in the District are now eligible for free anti-theft hardware, and affected drivers may receive restitution for theft-related damages.
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DC sues to halt White House’s unprecedented police takeover amid federal troop surge
Washington, D.C., sued Aug. 15 to block President Trump’s takeover of its police department, calling it illegal and dangerous. The move installs DEA chief Terry Cole as emergency head, displacing Police Chief Pamela Smith, and comes amid a surge of federal agents and National Guard troops in the city.
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Breaking all the rules: A look at Martin Luther King ‘the troublemaker’
Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. is remembered as a “good troublemaker” who fought for civil rights, voting rights, and justice, inspiring others to stand up for what is right and make a difference in their communities.