A U.S. Senate vote on Wednesday means, for the first time in 30 years, Congress and the president will use their power to block a Washington, D.C. local law. The bill would overhaul the city’s criminal code as city leaders brace for more potential challenges. Lisa Desjardins explains the policy and politics at play.
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