NEW: With Donald J. Trump and other Republicans saying that the federal government should take over or abolish the D.C. government, I decided to dive deep into what that might look like — and what D.C. history tells us of when the federal government actually ran the city.

The House needs to pass the DC budget fix now. DC deserves control over our locally raised tax dollars. Our schools, emergency services, etc, shouldn't have to suffer the consequences of federal government interference. loom.ly/bA7oZyc

Let’s talk about some of these policy riders specifically for DC that the House is voting on today. House Republicans are saying we’re extreme but they want to allow employers to fire you for private reproductive health decisions you may make.

MUST-WATCH: Iowa mom confronts Sen. Joni Ernst at the state fair and demands the Senator answer for her vote on devastating Medicaid cuts.

We have to be clear about our story, who we are, and what we want for our city.