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- Karoline Leavitt set to make major change to White House press briefings that will leave liberal media furious
Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt is at the center of the move which critics say targets legacy media in favor of pro-Trump or digital-first outlets.
Daily Mail. Mon, 31 Mar 2025 14:01:53 GMT. - White House Official Drops Bomb After CNBC Reaches Out for Comment: 'When Canada Becomes Our 51st State'
There are currently fewer Canadians traveling to the United States. ...
Ben Zeisloft. Western Journal. Mon, 31 Mar 2025 11:00:04 +0000. - White House Takes Highly Unusual Step of Directly Firing Line Prosecutors
Two prosecutors were dismissed out of the blue, notified by a terse one-sentence email stating no reason for the move other than that it was on behalf of the president himself.
Devlin Barrett and Maggie Haberman. New York Times. Sun, 30 Mar 2025 21:31:33 +0000. - Trump announces plan to chop down magnolia tree purportedly planted by Andrew Jackson: 'Must come to an end'
President Donald Trump has revealed plans to remove a tree from the White House thought to have been planted by former President Andrew Jackson in the early 1800s.
Fox News. Sun, 30 Mar 2025 17:13:03 -0400. - ROLLING CONTROVERSY: Far-left Dem Jasmine Crockett faces week of backlash amid 'unhinged' comments
Far-left Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, has undergone a week full of flubs and controversies that has her facing a possible censure in Congress and scathing criticism from the White House.
Fox News. Sun, 30 Mar 2025 09:46:50 -0400. - UK prepared to retaliate against US tariffs, No 10 sources say
The UK is in last-minute negotiations with the White House ahead of US tariffs being implemented.
BBC News. Sun, 30 Mar 2025 01:46:58 GMT. - White House ordered firing of L.A. federal prosecutor on ex-Fatburger CEO case, sources say
Adam Schleifer, a longtime financial fraud prosecutor, was dismissed from the U.S. Attorney's office in L.A. on Friday. He was pursuing charges against the former CEO of Fatburger, a Trump supporter, for alleged financial fraud.
Brittny Mejia, James Queally, Matt Hamilton, Matthew Ormseth. Los Angeles Times. Sun, 30 Mar 2025 01:24:20 GMT. - Comedian dropped from hosting White House correspondents' dinner
Ruffin has been attacked by the White House for being critical of the Trump administration.
BBC News. Sat, 29 Mar 2025 20:28:44 GMT. - Amber Ruffin dropped from White House Correspondents' Association dinner
The White House Correspondents' Association announced Saturday that its annual dinner will not feature Amber Ruffin or any comedian.
ABC News. Sat, 29 Mar 2025 16:13:02 -0400. - Letters to Sports: Dodgers display depth and talent in home opener
Readers of the L.A. Times Sports section share their thoughts and opinions on the Dodgers' home opener and visit to the White House, plus the Lakers and other topics.
Los Angeles Times. Sat, 29 Mar 2025 17:36:28 GMT. - 'Charade': Federal judge spanks Trump over attempt to wind down consumer watchdog
A federal judge delivered a nasty rebuke Friday to the White House, ordering it to stop trying to wind down the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
Stephen Dinan. Washington Times. Sat, 29 Mar 2025 09:54:57 -0400. - 3/28: CBS Evening News
Greenland foreign minister says "we want respect" as Trump eyes territory; AP photographer who took iconic Trump photo now barred from many White House events
CBS News. Sat, 29 Mar 2025 05:18:12 -0400.
District of Columbia Population Trends and Information Resources
The U. S. Census Bureau estimates the population of District of Columbia as follows:
| Date | Estimated Population | Yearly % Change |
|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2016 | 681,170 | 1.61 |
| July 1, 2015 | 670,377 | 1.73 |
| July 1, 2014 | 659,005 | 1.52 |
| July 1, 2013 | 649,165 | 2.18 |
| July 1, 2012 | 635,327 | 2.39 |
| July 1, 2011 | 620,477 | 2.53 |
| July 1, 2010 | 605,183 |
According to the 2010 census, the population of District of Columbia was 601,723.
In 2008, the estimated population of Washington, DC was 591,833, whereas
in 2006, the population of Washington, DC was about 585,419.
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