D.C. Mayor Talks DOGE, Trump and Budget
D.C. Mayor Talks DOGE, Trump and Budget  
Podcast: The Journal.
Published On: Mon Jun 16 2025
Description: This year, Washington D.C. has faced ⁠thousands of federal jobs cuts⁠ due to President Trump’s DOGE work. Also, the city has a ⁠$1 billion budget shortfall⁠ after Congress passed a funding bill forcing the District to revert to its 2024 budget. ⁠Jessica Mendoza⁠ sat down with D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser to discuss the city’s challenges, the weekend’s military parade, and ⁠her relationship with Trump⁠.  Further Listening: - ⁠Inside DOGE’s Campaign of Secrecy ⁠ - ⁠Can the GOP Unite Around Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’?⁠ Sign up for WSJ’s free ⁠What’s News newsletter⁠. Photo: Uncredited Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices