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- National updates: Protests over police killings rage in dozens of US cities
At least 25 cities across 16 states have imposed curfews. The National Guard has also been activated in around a dozen states and the District of Columbia.
KETV - Omaha, Nebraska. Sun, 31 May 2020 14:37:00 GMT. - Destruction, Vandalism Left In Aftermath Of Washington, DC Riot
DC is among cities where protests turned violent
Kaylee Greenlee. Daily Caller. Sun, 31 May 2020 14:29:54 +0000. - Violence Erupts Near White House
Vandalism in Washington on Saturday night mirrors that taking place in other American cities.
Voice of America. Sun, 31 May 2020 02:19:32 -0400. - Fox News crew are chased by angry mob who 'doused them with water and tried to steal their camera'
Leland Vittert claims he was attacked by a crowd around 1am on Saturday as he reported from the White House, Washingtin DC. Vittert and his crew fled the scene.
Daily Mail. Sat, 30 May 2020 23:47:26 +0100. - George Floyd death: Fox News reporter 'pummelled' by protesters outside White House
A Fox News reporter was pummelled and chased by protesters who had gathered outside the White House early on Saturday (US time) as part of nationwide unrest after the death of George Floyd.Demonstrators also broke windows and ...
New Zealand Herald. Sun, 31 May 2020 08:33:38 +1200. - Report Says Military on Alert, Ready for Rapid Deployment to Riot-Ravaged Cities; White House Denies
A senior White House official has denied an anonymously sourced report that military police units have been put on alert in case they are needed to respond to American cities scarred by rioting. ...
Jack Davis. Western Journal. Sat, 30 May 2020 18:50:53 +0000. - Trump calls for 'MAGA Night' at the White House after demonstrators clash with Secret Service
President Trump advocated a "MAGA Night at the White House" on Saturday in response to a demonstration Friday night outside the White House gates in which protesters clashed with Secret Service and police. Mr. ...
Dave Boyer. Washington Times. Sat, 30 May 2020 10:45:29 -0400. - Trump praises Secret Service after protests outside White House
President Trump said protesters at the White House would have been met with "vicious dogs" if they breached the fence.
CBS News. Sat, 30 May 2020 09:46:29 -0400. - Fox News crew harassed, chased by angry mob while reporting on protests outside White House
Fox News Channel's Leland Vittert and his news crew were chased and harassed by angry protesters outside the White House Friday
Greg Wilson. Fox News. Sat, 30 May 2020 11:39:30 GMT. - George Floyd death: Clashes as protests spread across US
Crowds rally at the White House among other places over the death in police custody of George Floyd.
BBC News. Sat, 30 May 2020 11:10:33 GMT. - White House placed on lockdown, CNN headquarters vandalized during protest
The White House was placed on a brief lockdown as protesters began flooding the streets near Pennsylvania Ave.
ABC News. Sat, 30 May 2020 02:14:37 +0000. - Lyft violates Washington DC sick day law during pandemic, lawsuit claims
Lyft Inc was sued on Friday by a former driver who accused the ride-sharing company of failing to provide required paid sick leave to drivers in Washington, D.C., a policy she said could fuel the spread of the coronavirus.
Reuters. Fri, 29 May 2020 20:53:50 -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.
For detailed, up-to-date information about Washington, DC's demographics,
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