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D.C. Council member Jack Evans' lawyers assert he did not violate conflict of interest in rebuttal to investigators' claims that his private consulting firm influenced his decisions as a public official. (ASSOCIATED PRESS)

Investigative lawyers defend report on D.C. Council member Jack Evans

By Sophie Kaplan - The Washington Times

The D.C. Council voted unanimously Tuesday to bar city agencies from providing voting information requested by President Trump's election integrity commission. The District joins a number of states that have rebuffed the request over privacy concerns. (Emma Ayers / The Washington Times)

D.C. Council holds hearing on city agencies failing to inspect, enforce building code standards

By Sophie Kaplan - The Washington Times

D.C. City Council Member Jack Evans, right, and Metro General Manager Paul Wiedefeld listen to a question during a news conference in this March 2016 file photo. On Aug. 8, 2019, Mr. Evans agreed to a consent settlement with the city's ethics board to resolve its concerns about his reprimand by the council for his use of official resources to conduct personal business. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) ** FILE **

D.C. Council decides to make Jack Evans investigative report public

By Sophie Kaplan - The Washington Times

DC nominates new representatives to regional transit board

Associated Press

A Metro train departs the Gallery Place-Chinatown Metro Station, Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018, in Washington. Washington's Metro system has become internationally synonymous with delays, breakdowns and smoke-filled tunnels. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) ** FILE **

Stephanie Gidigbi, Obama transportation official, nominated to D.C. Metro board

By Sophie Kaplan - The Washington Times

Ward Six Councilmember Charles Allen speaks during the District of Columbia Inauguration ceremony at the Convention Center in Washington, Friday, Jan. 2, 2015. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) **FILE**

Charles Allen rips Jessica Liu for skipping hate crime hearing

By Sophie Kaplan - The Washington Times

In this May 31, 2019, photo, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Chair and D.C. Council Member Jack Evans joins D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser, right, at the podium during a news conference announcing a dedicated bus lane in downtown Washington. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) **FILE**

Mary Cheh: Jack Evans ethics probe must be transparent

By Sophie Kaplan - The Washington Times

Christopher Columbus. (Image from Associated Press)

EDITORIAL: D.C. push for ‘Indigenous Peoples’ Day’ is bad history

By THE WASHINGTON TIMES

Backed by a majority of the D.C. Council, Brianne Nadeau, Ward 1 Democrat, introduced legislation that would replace the city's current 8% tax on sugary drinks with a 1.5 cent-per-ounce excise tax.

(AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File) **FILE**

D.C. Council weighs new soda tax, changing Columbus Day to Indigenous People’s Day

By Sophie Kaplan - The Washington Times

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D.C. Council to weigh bill escalating fight against cooperation with ICE

By Sophie Kaplan - The Washington Times

At-large D.C. Council member David Grosso said "public financing of campaigns would give greater voice to all voters and reduce the disproportionate influence of big city donors in D.C. politics" under a bill he has crafted. (The Washington Times) **FILE**

D.C. Council enacts emergency legislation allowing students to receive medical marijuana

By Sophie Kaplan - The Washington Times

In this May 31, 2019, photo, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Chair and D.C. Council Member Jack Evans joins D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser, right, at the podium during a news conference announcing a dedicated bus lane in downtown Washington. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) **FILE**

D.C. Council’s probe into Jack Evans delayed due to witnesses’ refusals to comply

By Sophie Kaplan - The Washington Times

D.C. City Council Member Jack Evans, right, and Metro General Manager Paul Wiedefeld listen to a question during a news conference in this March 2016 file photo. On Aug. 8, 2019, Mr. Evans agreed to a consent settlement with the city's ethics board to resolve its concerns about his reprimand by the council for his use of official resources to conduct personal business. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) ** FILE **

House Republicans seek interview with Jack Evans, are questioning D.C. statehood

By Sophie Kaplan - The Washington Times

D.C. City Council Member Jack Evans, right, and Metro General Manager Paul Wiedefeld listen to a question during a news conference in this March 2016 file photo. On Aug. 8, 2019, Mr. Evans agreed to a consent settlement with the city's ethics board to resolve its concerns about his reprimand by the council for his use of official resources to conduct personal business. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) ** FILE **

Jack Evans’ rivals use D.C.’s Fair Elections Program to finance council campaigns

By Sophie Kaplan - The Washington Times

D.C. City Council Member Jack Evans, right, and Metro General Manager Paul Wiedefeld listen to a question during a news conference in this March 2016 file photo. On Aug. 8, 2019, Mr. Evans agreed to a consent settlement with the city's ethics board to resolve its concerns about his reprimand by the council for his use of official resources to conduct personal business. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) ** FILE **

Jack Evans reaches settlement with D.C. ethics board

By Sophie Kaplan - The Washington Times

Daniel Hernandez is one of five candidates challenging embattled D.C. Council member Jack Evans for his Ward 2 seat. (Courtesy of Daniel Hernandez)

Daniel Hernandez to challenge for Jack Evans’ Ward 2 seat on D.C. Council

By Sophie Kaplan - The Washington Times

D.C. Council member Jack Evans, Ward 2 Democrat, is accused of using his position as the Metro board chairman to benefit his NSE Consulting business. (Associated Press/File)

Adam Eidinger makes progress for Jack Evans recall vote

By Sophie Kaplan - The Washington Times

In this May 31, 2019, photo, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Chair and D.C. Council Member Jack Evans joins D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser, right, at the podium during a news conference announcing a dedicated bus lane in downtown Washington. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais) **FILE**

Key House Republicans seek records in Jack Evans ethics probe

By Sophie Kaplan - The Washington Times

The D.C. Council voted unanimously Tuesday to bar city agencies from providing voting information requested by President Trump's election integrity commission. The District joins a number of states that have rebuffed the request over privacy concerns. (Emma Ayers / The Washington Times)

D.C. Council votes to approve Intralot gaming contract

By Matthew Paras and Sophie Kaplan - The Washington Times

D.C. Council member Jack Evans, Ward 2 Democrat, is likely to be investigated by the law firm O'Melveny & Myers, which would have subpoena power and would focus on whether Mr. Evans violated the council's code of conduct. (Associated Press/File)

Jack Evans proposed investigator: O’Melveny & Myers

By Sophie Kaplan - The Washington Times