D.C. parents protest $1B budget cut proposal

Parents in Washington, D.C. protested on Capitol Hill against a Republican funding bill that could cut the city's budget by over $1 billion. This reduction threatens public schools and essential services, unlike previous bills that allowed continued funding. The city's budget for fiscal year 2025 was approved last year, but the new bill would revert spending to 2024 levels. Parents are lobbying Congress, particularly targeting Republicans and moderate Democrats, to protect D.C.'s funding. D.C. lacks voting representation in Congress, prompting parents to reach out to family and friends in other states for support. The Senate has not yet voted on the bill, which faces opposition from Democrats.