It pains me, but social media is my first stop when news is moving this fast. But not everything is reliable. If you want to keep up with the play-by-play of Trump’s D.C. takeover, here are the best, reliable accounts we follow for breaking news.
☝️Plus, check out this X list you can follow with even more local reporters doing great work.
Street Sense (@streetsensedc)
A local publication focused on empowering those experiencing homelessness in D.C., Street Sense is the source to follow on updates about encampment clearings and rights for the unhoused. The publication’s editor in chief Annemarie Cuccia is also worth a follow. (@annemariecuccia)
Tom Sherwood (@tomsherwood)
A political analyst at WAMU and contributor at Washington City Paper, Sherwood has consistently broken news about decisions from the Trump administration and mayor’s office that affect D.C.
Potomac Press (@potomacpressdc)
An independent journalist that gives constant and important updates on crime in D.C. and police presence, including videos and pictures.
Jesse Rabinowitz (@jesserbnwtz)
Communications director at the National Homelessness Law Center, Rabinowitz posts real time updates of encampment clearings, police presence, and eviction plans.
DC Attorney General Brian Schwalb (@dcattorneygeneral)
D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb posts his (many) lawsuits here and informs residents about their rights under the takeover and in general.
US Attorney General Pam Bondi (@AGPamBondi)
Hate to say it, but sometimes, it's best to go to the source. U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi has been central to the attacks against D.C.’s home rule and sanctuary city policy, and she's active about posting updates on X.
Black Lives Matter DC (@blacklivesmatterdc)
An activist group focused on celebrating and protecting Black and Brown D.C. residents, BLM DC posts analysis on how the takeover is affecting D.C.’s most vulnerable and provide community building opportunities.
Kyle Cheney (@kyledcheney)
Senior legal affairs reporter for POLITICO, Cheney breaks down the legal jargon of everything going down in D.C. courts, including the city's lawsuit against Trump’s MPD takeover.
Free DC (@freedcproject)
Free DC has become one of the foremost activist organizations in D.C. fighting for home rule, updating followers on ICE activity in the city, and informing residents of their rights under the federal takeover.
Mark Segraves (@SegravesNBC4)
Segraves is a longtime news reporter at NBC4 Washington and knows this city inside and out — which is why he's such a friend of the City Cast DC pod! Follow him for updates from local officials and local analysis before it hits news sites.
