DC Attorney General Brian Schwalb
@dcattorneygeneral.bsky.social
Dad, listener, and third-generation DC resident 🏛️. Honored to fight for our communities every day as DC’s independent Attorney General ⚖️. Official Account 🦋.
Violence is never the answer and must be swiftly condemned by all.
The National Guard are volunteers. They sign up to leave their jobs and families at a moment’s notice to serve their country.
This is a heartbreaking day for DC and our nation. My thoughts are with the victims and their loved ones.
The National Guard are volunteers. They sign up to leave their jobs and families at a moment’s notice to serve their country.
This is a heartbreaking day for DC and our nation. My thoughts are with the victims and their loved ones.
Two National Guard members shot just blocks from the White House
FBI Director Kash Patel says two West Virginia National Guard members who were shot just blocks from the White House are still alive and in critical condition.
apnews.com
November 26, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Violence is never the answer and must be swiftly condemned by all.
The National Guard are volunteers. They sign up to leave their jobs and families at a moment’s notice to serve their country.
This is a heartbreaking day for DC and our nation. My thoughts are with the victims and their loved ones.
The National Guard are volunteers. They sign up to leave their jobs and families at a moment’s notice to serve their country.
This is a heartbreaking day for DC and our nation. My thoughts are with the victims and their loved ones.
Horrible reports that two members of the National Guard have been shot in downtown DC. Praying for a full recovery for all of the victims. As the situation develops, please turn to trusted sources for information and updates:
BREAKING: A suspect is in custody in the shooting of two National Guard members in Washington, D.C., police say.
Two National Guard members shot in Washington, D.C., and their condition isn't known, AP source says
Two National Guard soldiers were shot Wednesday near the White House and their conditions aren’t immediately known, according to a law enforcement official not authorized to discuss the matter publicly and spoke to AP on condition of anonymity.Emergency vehicles were seen responding to the area.
bit.ly
November 26, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Horrible reports that two members of the National Guard have been shot in downtown DC. Praying for a full recovery for all of the victims. As the situation develops, please turn to trusted sources for information and updates:
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Too many tenants in the District are enduring dangerous housing violations while court proceedings drag on and negligent landlords fail to make basic repairs.
Proud to co-introduce the STRONG Homes Act led by OAG and CM White, creating stronger tools to protect tenants across #Ward4 and DC.
Proud to co-introduce the STRONG Homes Act led by OAG and CM White, creating stronger tools to protect tenants across #Ward4 and DC.
As the Office of the Attorney General, we focus on the buildings with the most severe housing violations.
Our new bill with @robertwhitedc.bsky.social will protect tenants in these dangerous conditions.
The STRONG Homes Act empowers DC to act faster and more effectively to ensure repairs are made.
Our new bill with @robertwhitedc.bsky.social will protect tenants in these dangerous conditions.
The STRONG Homes Act empowers DC to act faster and more effectively to ensure repairs are made.
November 25, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Too many tenants in the District are enduring dangerous housing violations while court proceedings drag on and negligent landlords fail to make basic repairs.
Proud to co-introduce the STRONG Homes Act led by OAG and CM White, creating stronger tools to protect tenants across #Ward4 and DC.
Proud to co-introduce the STRONG Homes Act led by OAG and CM White, creating stronger tools to protect tenants across #Ward4 and DC.
DC CONSUMER WIN: Over 50 DC customers will get refunds after being misled by a car-sharing company.
Getaround misled customers about its insurance coverage, customer service, and vetting — then charged them large, unexpected car damage fees.
Now, it will pay $75,000 in restitution and penalties.
Getaround misled customers about its insurance coverage, customer service, and vetting — then charged them large, unexpected car damage fees.
Now, it will pay $75,000 in restitution and penalties.
November 25, 2025 at 1:50 PM
DC CONSUMER WIN: Over 50 DC customers will get refunds after being misled by a car-sharing company.
Getaround misled customers about its insurance coverage, customer service, and vetting — then charged them large, unexpected car damage fees.
Now, it will pay $75,000 in restitution and penalties.
Getaround misled customers about its insurance coverage, customer service, and vetting — then charged them large, unexpected car damage fees.
Now, it will pay $75,000 in restitution and penalties.
As the Office of the Attorney General, we focus on the buildings with the most severe housing violations.
Our new bill with @robertwhitedc.bsky.social will protect tenants in these dangerous conditions.
The STRONG Homes Act empowers DC to act faster and more effectively to ensure repairs are made.
Our new bill with @robertwhitedc.bsky.social will protect tenants in these dangerous conditions.
The STRONG Homes Act empowers DC to act faster and more effectively to ensure repairs are made.
November 24, 2025 at 5:30 PM
As the Office of the Attorney General, we focus on the buildings with the most severe housing violations.
Our new bill with @robertwhitedc.bsky.social will protect tenants in these dangerous conditions.
The STRONG Homes Act empowers DC to act faster and more effectively to ensure repairs are made.
Our new bill with @robertwhitedc.bsky.social will protect tenants in these dangerous conditions.
The STRONG Homes Act empowers DC to act faster and more effectively to ensure repairs are made.
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COUNCILMEMBER ROBERT WHITE AND ATTORNEY GENERAL BRIAN SCHWALB INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO PROTECT TENANTS LIVING IN DANGEROUS HOUSING
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November 24, 2025 at 5:01 PM
COUNCILMEMBER ROBERT WHITE AND ATTORNEY GENERAL BRIAN SCHWALB INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO PROTECT TENANTS LIVING IN DANGEROUS HOUSING
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From the beginning, we made clear that the military should not be policing American citizens on American soil.
Normalizing the use of military troops for domestic law enforcement sets a dangerous precedent.
It is long past time to let the National Guard go home to their regular lives and families.
Normalizing the use of military troops for domestic law enforcement sets a dangerous precedent.
It is long past time to let the National Guard go home to their regular lives and families.
Judge Temporarily Blocks Deployment of National Guard in Washington
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November 24, 2025 at 3:07 PM
From the beginning, we made clear that the military should not be policing American citizens on American soil.
Normalizing the use of military troops for domestic law enforcement sets a dangerous precedent.
It is long past time to let the National Guard go home to their regular lives and families.
Normalizing the use of military troops for domestic law enforcement sets a dangerous precedent.
It is long past time to let the National Guard go home to their regular lives and families.
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A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to end its monthslong deployment of National Guard troops to help police the nation’s capital.
Judge orders Trump administration to end National Guard deployment in DC
A federal judge is ordering the Trump administration to end its monthslong deployment of National Guard troops to help police the nation’s capital. U.S.
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November 20, 2025 at 8:22 PM
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to end its monthslong deployment of National Guard troops to help police the nation’s capital.
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Breaking news: A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to halt its National Guard deployment to Washington while a lawsuit over the matter plays out in court.
The order won’t take effect for 21 days so that the government can appeal.
The order won’t take effect for 21 days so that the government can appeal.
Trump administration ordered to halt ‘unlawful’ Guard deployment in D.C.
A judge granted an injunction in D.C.’s lawsuit against Trump’s National Guard deployment, but it won’t take effect for 21 days so that the government can appeal.
wapo.st
November 20, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Breaking news: A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to halt its National Guard deployment to Washington while a lawsuit over the matter plays out in court.
The order won’t take effect for 21 days so that the government can appeal.
The order won’t take effect for 21 days so that the government can appeal.
NEW: The Court has ruled that the National Guard deployment to DC is illegal and granted a preliminary injunction.
As we made clear from the beginning: the US military should not be policing American citizens on American soil.
This is a victory for DC, Home Rule, and American democracy.
As we made clear from the beginning: the US military should not be policing American citizens on American soil.
This is a victory for DC, Home Rule, and American democracy.
November 20, 2025 at 8:49 PM
NEW: The Court has ruled that the National Guard deployment to DC is illegal and granted a preliminary injunction.
As we made clear from the beginning: the US military should not be policing American citizens on American soil.
This is a victory for DC, Home Rule, and American democracy.
As we made clear from the beginning: the US military should not be policing American citizens on American soil.
This is a victory for DC, Home Rule, and American democracy.
NEW: A DC landlord will pay $10,000, train staff in fair housing, and overhaul policies that discriminated against housing voucher holders.
Portico unlawfully set higher income requirements for prospective tenants with housing subsidies.
No one should face discrimination when looking for a home.
Portico unlawfully set higher income requirements for prospective tenants with housing subsidies.
No one should face discrimination when looking for a home.
November 20, 2025 at 1:50 PM
NEW: A DC landlord will pay $10,000, train staff in fair housing, and overhaul policies that discriminated against housing voucher holders.
Portico unlawfully set higher income requirements for prospective tenants with housing subsidies.
No one should face discrimination when looking for a home.
Portico unlawfully set higher income requirements for prospective tenants with housing subsidies.
No one should face discrimination when looking for a home.
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The over 700,000 DC residents, the majority of whom are Black and Brown, are capable and worthy of governing themselves.
If residents do not like how the members of DC’s local legislature vote, residents can vote them out of office.
That is called democracy.
If residents do not like how the members of DC’s local legislature vote, residents can vote them out of office.
That is called democracy.
November 19, 2025 at 7:06 PM
The over 700,000 DC residents, the majority of whom are Black and Brown, are capable and worthy of governing themselves.
If residents do not like how the members of DC’s local legislature vote, residents can vote them out of office.
That is called democracy.
If residents do not like how the members of DC’s local legislature vote, residents can vote them out of office.
That is called democracy.
Important reminder for DC tenants: applications for emergency rental assistance open tomorrow at 9am.
This year, all applications will be made by appointment only.
You can make an appointment by calling the Virginia Williams Center at 202-507-6666 starting at 9am or by visiting 64 New York Ave NE.
This year, all applications will be made by appointment only.
You can make an appointment by calling the Virginia Williams Center at 202-507-6666 starting at 9am or by visiting 64 New York Ave NE.
November 19, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Important reminder for DC tenants: applications for emergency rental assistance open tomorrow at 9am.
This year, all applications will be made by appointment only.
You can make an appointment by calling the Virginia Williams Center at 202-507-6666 starting at 9am or by visiting 64 New York Ave NE.
This year, all applications will be made by appointment only.
You can make an appointment by calling the Virginia Williams Center at 202-507-6666 starting at 9am or by visiting 64 New York Ave NE.
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Why does Congress think they can set the laws that govern our local affairs? The 700,000 residents of the District elect local leaders to make those decisions. Congress must reject these bills.
We stand united against all 13 anti–DC Home Rule bills in Congress.
DC is home to more than 700,000 residents who pay taxes, run businesses, and serve in the military. Like all Americans, we deserve the right to set our own local laws.
Congress should reject this unprecedented federal overreach.
DC is home to more than 700,000 residents who pay taxes, run businesses, and serve in the military. Like all Americans, we deserve the right to set our own local laws.
Congress should reject this unprecedented federal overreach.
November 18, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Why does Congress think they can set the laws that govern our local affairs? The 700,000 residents of the District elect local leaders to make those decisions. Congress must reject these bills.
We stand united against all 13 anti–DC Home Rule bills in Congress.
DC is home to more than 700,000 residents who pay taxes, run businesses, and serve in the military. Like all Americans, we deserve the right to set our own local laws.
Congress should reject this unprecedented federal overreach.
DC is home to more than 700,000 residents who pay taxes, run businesses, and serve in the military. Like all Americans, we deserve the right to set our own local laws.
Congress should reject this unprecedented federal overreach.
November 17, 2025 at 5:51 PM
We stand united against all 13 anti–DC Home Rule bills in Congress.
DC is home to more than 700,000 residents who pay taxes, run businesses, and serve in the military. Like all Americans, we deserve the right to set our own local laws.
Congress should reject this unprecedented federal overreach.
DC is home to more than 700,000 residents who pay taxes, run businesses, and serve in the military. Like all Americans, we deserve the right to set our own local laws.
Congress should reject this unprecedented federal overreach.
DC has exceptional young people who are overcoming extraordinary challenges and making a major impact on their community.
Thank you @fox5dc.com.web.brid.gy for shining a light on our 2025 Right Direction Awards honorees.
Thank you @fox5dc.com.web.brid.gy for shining a light on our 2025 Right Direction Awards honorees.
DC Attorney General honors teens rising above violence, hardship and stereotypes
On Thursday, more than two dozen D.C. teens and young adults were celebrated not for the headlines that often dominate conversations about youth — but for their resilience, leadership, and the powerfu...
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November 17, 2025 at 2:57 PM
DC has exceptional young people who are overcoming extraordinary challenges and making a major impact on their community.
Thank you @fox5dc.com.web.brid.gy for shining a light on our 2025 Right Direction Awards honorees.
Thank you @fox5dc.com.web.brid.gy for shining a light on our 2025 Right Direction Awards honorees.
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“The owners put the lives of more than 2,500 tenants at risk by forcing them to live with chronic water leaks, widespread mold, and the lack of air conditioning, heat and hot water.”
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#housing+ #urbanism+ #urbanism
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#housing+ #urbanism+ #urbanism
DC wins $41M lawsuit after Marbury Plaza tenants found living in inhumane conditions
Court documents revealed that the owners put the lives of more than 2,500 tenants at risk by forcing them to live with chronic water leaks, widespread mold, and the lack of air conditioning, heat a…
www.dcnewsnow.com
November 14, 2025 at 3:02 PM
“The owners put the lives of more than 2,500 tenants at risk by forcing them to live with chronic water leaks, widespread mold, and the lack of air conditioning, heat and hot water.”
www.dcnewsnow.com/news/local-n...
#housing+ #urbanism+ #urbanism
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#housing+ #urbanism+ #urbanism
We are excited to announce the honorees of our 2025 Right Direction Awards! 🏅
This year's theme was "District Youth Leading by Example."
Each of these 26 young people has lived out that ethos by practicing determination, leadership, and resilience.
They represent the best of DC and our future.
This year's theme was "District Youth Leading by Example."
Each of these 26 young people has lived out that ethos by practicing determination, leadership, and resilience.
They represent the best of DC and our future.
November 14, 2025 at 5:56 PM
We are excited to announce the honorees of our 2025 Right Direction Awards! 🏅
This year's theme was "District Youth Leading by Example."
Each of these 26 young people has lived out that ethos by practicing determination, leadership, and resilience.
They represent the best of DC and our future.
This year's theme was "District Youth Leading by Example."
Each of these 26 young people has lived out that ethos by practicing determination, leadership, and resilience.
They represent the best of DC and our future.
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Ward 8 tenants win nearly $29M restitution, $11M in penalties from former Marbury Plaza owners | WUSA9 www.wusa9.com/article/news...
Ward 8 tenants win nearly $29M restitution, $11M in penalties from former Marbury Plaza owners
Former owners of a Ward 8 apartment building must pay tenants and DC $41M after failing to fix uninhabitable conditions.
www.wusa9.com
November 11, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Ward 8 tenants win nearly $29M restitution, $11M in penalties from former Marbury Plaza owners | WUSA9 www.wusa9.com/article/news...
Today, we are testifying at the DC Council in support of the SOUL Act introduced by @cmzparker5.bsky.social.
Right now, more than half of young people in DC's foster system age out of foster care without a permanent plan, such as family reunification, adoption, or legal guardianship.
Right now, more than half of young people in DC's foster system age out of foster care without a permanent plan, such as family reunification, adoption, or legal guardianship.
November 13, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Today, we are testifying at the DC Council in support of the SOUL Act introduced by @cmzparker5.bsky.social.
Right now, more than half of young people in DC's foster system age out of foster care without a permanent plan, such as family reunification, adoption, or legal guardianship.
Right now, more than half of young people in DC's foster system age out of foster care without a permanent plan, such as family reunification, adoption, or legal guardianship.
Temperatures in DC are expected to dip below freezing tonight for the first time this year! ❄️
Landlords are required to keep heating equipment working and able to maintain at least 68°F.
If your heat is not working, please make a maintenance request and call OAG: 202-442-9828
Landlords are required to keep heating equipment working and able to maintain at least 68°F.
If your heat is not working, please make a maintenance request and call OAG: 202-442-9828
November 10, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Temperatures in DC are expected to dip below freezing tonight for the first time this year! ❄️
Landlords are required to keep heating equipment working and able to maintain at least 68°F.
If your heat is not working, please make a maintenance request and call OAG: 202-442-9828
Landlords are required to keep heating equipment working and able to maintain at least 68°F.
If your heat is not working, please make a maintenance request and call OAG: 202-442-9828
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DC residents have fought and died in every American war, yet are still denied voting representation in Congress and full control over their own local affairs.
I introduced my annual resolution ahead of Veterans Day honoring their service and calling for #DCStatehood.
I introduced my annual resolution ahead of Veterans Day honoring their service and calling for #DCStatehood.
November 10, 2025 at 6:26 PM
DC residents have fought and died in every American war, yet are still denied voting representation in Congress and full control over their own local affairs.
I introduced my annual resolution ahead of Veterans Day honoring their service and calling for #DCStatehood.
I introduced my annual resolution ahead of Veterans Day honoring their service and calling for #DCStatehood.
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BIG: @dcattorneygeneral.bsky.social says that the former owner of the rent-controlled Marbury Plaza in Ward 8 will pay tenants and the city $41 million for years of problems with housing conditions. Almost $30 million of that will go to repay tenants for 75% of rent they paid from 2017 to 2024.
November 10, 2025 at 1:43 PM
BIG: @dcattorneygeneral.bsky.social says that the former owner of the rent-controlled Marbury Plaza in Ward 8 will pay tenants and the city $41 million for years of problems with housing conditions. Almost $30 million of that will go to repay tenants for 75% of rent they paid from 2017 to 2024.
NEW: We secured a $41 million judgment over appalling conditions at Marbury Plaza in Ward 8.
For years, 2,500 tenants endured mold, leaks, rodents, and a lack of heat, AC, and hot water — while the old owner defied court orders to fix it.
This is the largest DC housing conditions judgment ever.
For years, 2,500 tenants endured mold, leaks, rodents, and a lack of heat, AC, and hot water — while the old owner defied court orders to fix it.
This is the largest DC housing conditions judgment ever.
November 10, 2025 at 1:44 PM
NEW: We secured a $41 million judgment over appalling conditions at Marbury Plaza in Ward 8.
For years, 2,500 tenants endured mold, leaks, rodents, and a lack of heat, AC, and hot water — while the old owner defied court orders to fix it.
This is the largest DC housing conditions judgment ever.
For years, 2,500 tenants endured mold, leaks, rodents, and a lack of heat, AC, and hot water — while the old owner defied court orders to fix it.
This is the largest DC housing conditions judgment ever.
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NEW: The Trump administration tells states it will fully fund SNAP benefits as soon as today while it appeals a federal judge's order.
Trump administration asks for emergency pause on judge's order to fully fund SNAP
The administration has said it cannot draw from money set aside for child nutrition programs, known as Section 32 funding, to pay for SNAP during the government shutdown.
nbcnews.to
November 7, 2025 at 9:02 PM
NEW: The Trump administration tells states it will fully fund SNAP benefits as soon as today while it appeals a federal judge's order.