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- Trump's notes for his attack on Ilhan Omar after White House speech pictured
Trump told reporters in response to a question from DailyMail.com that Ilhan Omar, a Muslim Democratic congressman from Minnesota, loves Al Qaeda and once mocked the 9/11 attacks.
Daily Mail. Tue, 16 Jul 2019 09:07:02 +0100. - Trump Taps Health Care Expert As Acting Top White House Economist
President Trump has been expected to nominate Tomas Philipson as permanent chair of his Council of Economic Advisers. Philipson, an expert on health economics, succeeds Kevin Hassett.
Scott Horsley. NPR. Mon, 15 Jul 2019 22:31:00 -0400. - Democratic congresswomen push back against Trump's racist attacks
Four Democratic congresswomen of color targeted by President Trump are pushing back against his remarks. The president continued his attacks at the White House, inviting them to leave the country. Weijia Jiang reports.
CBS News. Mon, 15 Jul 2019 21:37:03 -0400. - US migrant crisis: Trump seeks to curb Central America asylum claims
The White House is seeking to limit Central American migrants' ability to claim asylum in the US.
BBC News. Mon, 15 Jul 2019 23:01:33 GMT. - Trump steps up attacks on Dem reps, saying they "hate our country"
A White House event quickly spiraled into chaos on Monday as President Trump launched into a defiant defense of his racist tweets
CBS News. Mon, 15 Jul 2019 15:44:00 -0400. - Mnuchin says White House and Congress are 'getting closer' to a deal to raise the debt ceiling
US Secretary Steven Mnuchin has urged lawmakers to take action on the issue before their August recess.
CNBC. Mon, 15 Jul 2019 19:04 GMT. - Guggenheim's Scott Minerd says there 'have been discussions' about him joining the Fed
The Guggenheim CIO says he had been approached by the White House about possibly joining the Federal Reserve.
CNBC. Mon, 15 Jul 2019 16:54 GMT. - Ocasio-Cortez, Allies Say They Won't Be Baited by Trump Attacks
President Donald Trump on Monday continued his attacks on four freshman Democrat women in Congress, saying at the White House, "If you hate our country... you can leave."
Newsmax. Mon, 15 Jul 2019 11:52:28 EDT. - Jimmy Morales meeting with Trump at White House postponed
WASHINGTON — The White House says a meeting planned Monday between President Donald Trump and Guatemalan President Jimmy Morales to talk about immigration and security issues is being rescheduled. ...
Washington Times. Sun, 14 Jul 2019 21:52:21 -0400. - Trump meeting with Guatemalan president rescheduled
WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House says a meeting planned Monday between President Donald Trump and Guatemalan President Jimmy Morales to talk about immigration and security issues is being rescheduled. ...
Washington Times. Sun, 14 Jul 2019 21:48:05 -0400. - Prosecutor Subpoenas NRA in Nonprofit Status Inquiry
The District of Columbia attorney general has the power to dissolve or place in receivership a nonprofit corporation that misuses funds or acts contrary to its nonprofit purposes.
Voice of America. Fri, 12 Jul 2019 20:47:37 -0400. - Acting Labor Secretary Pizzella Served Five Administrations
In announcing the resignation Friday morning of Secretary of Labor Alex Acosta, the President told reporters at the White House that his successor will be Deputy Secretary Patrick Pizzella.
Newsmax. Fri, 12 Jul 2019 11:49:27 EDT.
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.
For detailed, up-to-date information about Washington, DC's demographics,
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