This year, Washington D.C. has faced thousands of federal jobs cuts due to President Trump’s DOGE work. Also, the city has a $1 billion budget shortfall after Congress passed a funding bill forcing the District to revert to its 2024 budget. Jessica Mendoza sat down with D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser to discuss the city’s challenges, the weekend’s military parade, and her relationship with Trump. Further Listening: - Inside DOGE’s Campaign of Secrecy - Can the GOP Unite Around Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’? Sign up for WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Journal. • 17 June 2025
D.C. Mayor Talks DOGE, Trump and Budget
