# Governing the District of Columbia: Overview and Timeline
> **In Focus (2-page brief)** · 2026-02-06 · `IF12577`
## Report
- **CRS ID:** IF12577
- **Series:** In Focus (2-page brief)
- **Publication date:** 2026-02-06
## Documents
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