Should Washington DC Ever Become a State Congress Votes on DC's Statehood - TLDR News

Should Washington DC Ever Become a State Congress Votes on DC's Statehood - TLDR News

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The video discusses the DC Statehood Bill, H.R. 51, which aims to admit Washington DC as the 51st state, named Washington Douglass Commonwealth. The bill passed the House but faces challenges in the Senate and from President Trump. DC statehood would grant full congressional representation, impacting national and local politics. Opposition, mainly from Republicans, cites concerns over political balance and governance. The video also touches on the potential implications for Puerto Rican statehood.

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