Axios - President Biden said Thursday he would sign a GOP-led resolution to block changes to Washington, D.C.'s local criminal code that reduce maximum penalties for some violent crimes. Against the backdrop of rising gun violence in the nation's capital, Biden's remarks clear the way for Congress to overturn a D.C. law for the first time in over three decades, after expected bipartisan approval in the Senate. ... The Senate could advance the measure as soon as next week, coming as some centrists try to distance themselves from the progressive left ahead of competitive re-election fights in red and purple states in 2024 ...Congress has final authority over the capital city. Since reclaiming control of the House, Republicans are ushering in a new era of intervention into D.C., where local Democrats have long sought greater autonomy. The refusal of Biden to break out the veto pen marks a low point in District self-governance.
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