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- Trump announces news conference on coronavirus with CDC after days of mixed messages
President Donald Trump announced he will hold a news conference at the White House on the coronavirus with CDC representatives at 6 p.m. Wednesday.
ABC News. Wed, 26 Feb 2020 11:44:54 -0500. - 'Just give me an opponent!' Donald Trump mocks 'crazy, chaotic' Democratic debate
Donald Trump mocked Democrats' Debate night of finger-pointing, shouting and chaos as he returned to the White House Wednesday, scoffing: 'Just give me an opponent.'
Daily Mail. Wed, 26 Feb 2020 14:06:15 GMT. - Trump says he will have a press conference at White House on coronavirus at 6 pm ET
Trump made the announcement on Twitter after attacking media for "panicking markets" through their coverage of the virus.
CNBC. Wed, 26 Feb 2020 13:43:50 GMT. - Trump official compares Huawei to 'the Mafia' as White House works on 5G battle plan
A senior Trump administration official denounced the company as "the Mafia" and suggested it could spy on the British Parliament.
CNBC. Wed, 26 Feb 2020 02:41:41 GMT. - How Streaming Platforms Can Further Support Go-Go Music Legally Becoming The Official Sound Of D.C.
As of February 19, 2020, a bill was introduced that designated Go-Go the official sound of the District of Columbia. ...
By Kristin Westcott Grant, Contributor. Forbes. Wed, 26 Feb 2020 00:50:51 +0000. - All-women honor flight: Female veterans to be highlighted on trip to Washington DC
The landmark flight is slated to take off on October 7 from Chicago with 100 female veterans to the nation's capital to visit the national war memorials built in their honor.
Evelyn Holmes. ABC News. Wed, 26 Feb 2020 00:22:30 +0000. - White House unveils $2.5 billion plan to fight coronavirus
The plan includes more than $1 billion to fund development of a vaccine.
CBS News. Tue, 25 Feb 2020 17:54:28 -0500. - Julian Assange 'phoned White House to warn of risk to lives'
The Wikileaks co-founder was not to blame for unredacted files being published online, a court hears.
BBC News. Tue, 25 Feb 2020 17:17:25 GMT. - GOP and Dem senators voice concerns about U.S. virus readiness
The White House budget office said the requested funding would be used for vaccine development, treatment and protective equipment, but Republicans and Democrats have said the amount is insufficient.
Associated Press. Modern Healthcare. Tue, 25 Feb 2020 08:55:19 EST. - Off The Record: Trump Administration Criticized For How It Keeps Documents
Activists say the White House has failed to keep notes of the president's meetings with foreign leaders, and that immigration records could be destroyed.
Brian Naylor. NPR. Mon, 24 Feb 2020 05:00:00 -0500. - Clint Eastwood takes aim at Donald Trump, signals support for Michael Bloomberg in White House race
Clint Eastwood voiced concerns about President Trump in an interview out Friday and revealed he would prefer seeing him replaced by billionaire Democratic candidate Michael Bloomberg. ...
Andrew Blake. Washington Times. Sat, 22 Feb 2020 13:53:26 -0500. - Newt Gingrich predicts Sanders is more likely to cost Democrats the House than win the White House
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, R-Ga., told "Hannity" Friday that while Sen. ...
Charles Creitz. Fox News. Sat, 22 Feb 2020 03:28:34 GMT.
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.
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