A positive 2025 trend: safer DC streets. In our first year enforcing the STEER Act against dangerous out-of-state drivers, DC traffic deaths dropped by 52% in 2025 — a 13-year low. Alongside DDOT, MPD, DMV, and DPW, we are making our streets safer for all. We will build on this progress in 2026.

NEW: Mercedes will pay $149+ million and compensate customers over car emissions cheating. It deployed and concealed devices that allowed vehicles to cheat emissions testing and emit pollutants way above the legal limit. We're holding them accountable for lying to residents and polluting DC's air.

NEW: Our $700 million multistate settlement over Google's anticompetitive practices is set to be paid out to DC residents in 2026. To make life easier, most people will get their settlement automatically via Venmo or PayPal. Here is what to know if you made purchases on Google Play from 2016-2023:

‘Free trials should actually be free’: DC, Va., Md. sue Uber alleging manipulative subscription service

NEW: DC and 34 states secured a settlement with Hyundai and Kia for selling cars that lacked critical, industry-standard, anti-theft technology. This failure contributed to a surge in car thefts across DC. Now, over 8,100 Hyundai and Kia car owners in DC can get free anti-theft hardware installed.

A warning about a new gift card scam called draining

NEW: DC and 20 states are suing Uber for deceptive Uber One subscription practices. Uber enrolled customers in Uber One without their consent, charged users before their free trials ended, and made it nearly impossible to cancel subscriptions. Over 100,000 DC residents are Uber One subscribers.

⚠️ DC CONSUMER ALERT ⚠️ Sophisticated thieves are draining gift cards of their value before you even buy them at the store. With the holiday season coming up, DC residents should be on the lookout for gift card scams and take steps to prevent them. Protect yourself from gift card scams:

The Office of the Attorney General only delivers results for DC because of the hard-working attorneys and staff that make up Team OAG. Our annual All Hands Celebration is a special opportunity to recognize the people whose work often goes unseen but makes a profound difference.

Local 100 Marketing Director Chuck Sewell: "When companies illegally label employees as independent contractors, or misclassify them to a lower standard, they avoid paying proper wages, benefits, workers’ compensation, and payroll taxes.

US judge rejects Trump administration's halt of wind energy permits reut.rs/4rLM9OV

WORKER WIN: We secured $1.5 million in restitution and penalties for a wage theft scheme in DC construction. Brothers Mechanical and its subcontractors misclassified hundreds of workers at developments in NoMa and Navy Yard. This denied workers overtime, paid sick leave, and critical protections.

Our ATTEND team works to boost school attendance by supporting DC students and their families. ATTEND recently distributed 350+ clothing items donated by OAG staff to Leckie Education Campus and Garfield Elementary in Ward 8. In addition to warm weather gear, the event had food, music, and games!

As the first extreme cold alert goes into effect at 8 pm, please take care of yourself and your neighbors. If you see someone in need of shelter, call the Shelter Hotline to request free, accessible transportation to a DC shelter: 202-399-7093.

WORKER WIN: A construction company will pay $725,000 in restitution and penalties over wage theft. Christian Siding illegally misclassified more than 200 workers at 16 projects and failed to pay prevailing wages at 3 DC-funded affordable housing projects. In DC, what you earn is what you are owed.

A federal judge ruled the Trump administration had “exceeded the bounds of [its] authority" in deploying the D.C. National Guard, and lacked the authority to call up out-of-state Guardsmen to patrol in D.C. What does this mean? Don't miss @maustermuhle.bsky.social's reporting:

Violence is never the answer and must be swiftly condemned by all. The National Guard are volunteers. They sign up to leave their jobs and families at a moment’s notice to serve their country. This is a heartbreaking day for DC and our nation. My thoughts are with the victims and their loved ones.

Horrible reports that two members of the National Guard have been shot in downtown DC. Praying for a full recovery for all of the victims. As the situation develops, please turn to trusted sources for information and updates:

Too many tenants in the District are enduring dangerous housing violations while court proceedings drag on and negligent landlords fail to make basic repairs.   Proud to co-introduce the STRONG Homes Act led by OAG and CM White, creating stronger tools to protect tenants across #Ward4 and DC.

DC CONSUMER WIN: Over 50 DC customers will get refunds after being misled by a car-sharing company. Getaround misled customers about its insurance coverage, customer service, and vetting — then charged them large, unexpected car damage fees. Now, it will pay $75,000 in restitution and penalties.

As the Office of the Attorney General, we focus on the buildings with the most severe housing violations. Our new bill with @robertwhitedc.bsky.social will protect tenants in these dangerous conditions. The STRONG Homes Act empowers DC to act faster and more effectively to ensure repairs are made.

COUNCILMEMBER ROBERT WHITE AND ATTORNEY GENERAL BRIAN SCHWALB INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO PROTECT TENANTS LIVING IN DANGEROUS HOUSING @dcattorneygeneral.bsky.social

From the beginning, we made clear that the military should not be policing American citizens on American soil. Normalizing the use of military troops for domestic law enforcement sets a dangerous precedent. It is long past time to let the National Guard go home to their regular lives and families.

A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to end its monthslong deployment of National Guard troops to help police the nation’s capital.

Breaking news: A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to halt its National Guard deployment to Washington while a lawsuit over the matter plays out in court. The order won’t take effect for 21 days so that the government can appeal.

NEW: The Court has ruled that the National Guard deployment to DC is illegal and granted a preliminary injunction. As we made clear from the beginning: the US military should not be policing American citizens on American soil. This is a victory for DC, Home Rule, and American democracy.

NEW: A DC landlord will pay $10,000, train staff in fair housing, and overhaul policies that discriminated against housing voucher holders. Portico unlawfully set higher income requirements for prospective tenants with housing subsidies. No one should face discrimination when looking for a home.

The over 700,000 DC residents, the majority of whom are Black and Brown, are capable and worthy of governing themselves.   If residents do not like how the members of DC’s local legislature vote, residents can vote them out of office.   That is called democracy.

Important reminder for DC tenants: applications for emergency rental assistance open tomorrow at 9am. This year, all applications will be made by appointment only. You can make an appointment by calling the Virginia Williams Center at 202-507-6666 starting at 9am or by visiting 64 New York Ave NE.

Why does Congress think they can set the laws that govern our local affairs? The 700,000 residents of the District elect local leaders to make those decisions. Congress must reject these bills.

We stand united against all 13 anti–DC Home Rule bills in Congress. DC is home to more than 700,000 residents who pay taxes, run businesses, and serve in the military. Like all Americans, we deserve the right to set our own local laws. Congress should reject this unprecedented federal overreach.

DC has exceptional young people who are overcoming extraordinary challenges and making a major impact on their community. Thank you @fox5dc.com.web.brid.gy for shining a light on our 2025 Right Direction Awards honorees.

“The owners put the lives of more than 2,500 tenants at risk by forcing them to live with chronic water leaks, widespread mold, and the lack of air conditioning, heat and hot water.” www.dcnewsnow.com/news/local-n... #housing+ #urbanism+ #urbanism

We are excited to announce the honorees of our 2025 Right Direction Awards! 🏅 This year's theme was "District Youth Leading by Example." Each of these 26 young people has lived out that ethos by practicing determination, leadership, and resilience. They represent the best of DC and our future.

Ward 8 tenants win nearly $29M restitution, $11M in penalties from former Marbury Plaza owners | WUSA9 www.wusa9.com/article/news...

Today, we are testifying at the DC Council in support of the SOUL Act introduced by @cmzparker5.bsky.social. Right now, more than half of young people in DC's foster system age out of foster care without a permanent plan, such as family reunification, adoption, or legal guardianship.

Temperatures in DC are expected to dip below freezing tonight for the first time this year! ❄️ Landlords are required to keep heating equipment working and able to maintain at least 68°F. If your heat is not working, please make a maintenance request and call OAG: 202-442-9828

DC residents have fought and died in every American war, yet are still denied voting representation in Congress and full control over their own local affairs.   I introduced my annual resolution ahead of Veterans Day honoring their service and calling for #DCStatehood.

BIG: @dcattorneygeneral.bsky.social says that the former owner of the rent-controlled Marbury Plaza in Ward 8 will pay tenants and the city $41 million for years of problems with housing conditions. Almost $30 million of that will go to repay tenants for 75% of rent they paid from 2017 to 2024.

NEW: We secured a $41 million judgment over appalling conditions at Marbury Plaza in Ward 8. For years, 2,500 tenants endured mold, leaks, rodents, and a lack of heat, AC, and hot water — while the old owner defied court orders to fix it. This is the largest DC housing conditions judgment ever.

NEW: The Trump administration tells states it will fully fund SNAP benefits as soon as today while it appeals a federal judge's order.

DC WORKER WIN: GW Hospital and The Hill Preschool will pay $127,000+ for subjecting workers to illegal stay-or-pay clauses. Stay-or-pay clauses force workers to pay for training costs if they leave before the end of their contract term. They cheat workers, hurt competition, and violate the law.

Today, a court ruled that USDA acted unlawfully by completely suspending SNAP food assistance for November. A separate court also ordered USDA to continue funding SNAP using its contingency funds. No family should go hungry when the agency has billions in contingency funds for this very purpose.

I applaud DC's move to join the lawsuit to stop the withholding of SNAP benefits during the shutdown. 
USDA has billions in contingency funds to spend on food assistance. A moral society does not let children go hungry because Congress can't get along.

NEW: We just filed a lawsuit alongside 25 states to restore SNAP food assistance during the federal shutdown. 141,000 DC residents rely on SNAP to afford their meals — including 47,000 children and 24,000 seniors. We will do everything in our power to prevent DC families from going hungry.

DC — chilly season is firmly setting in! 🌡️🌬️🧣 If you’re a renter, the heat in your home is out, and your landlord is unresponsive, please call our Consumer Protection team for assistance: 202-442-9828 We also assist with water disconnections and other utility outages, so give us a call!

DC, Trump administration clash in court over National Guard deployment in the District

Today, we returned to court to continue our fight to end the unlawful and indefinite deployment of the National Guard to DC. Armed soldiers should not be policing American citizens on American soil. And no city in America should be subject to involuntary military occupation.

DC CONSUMER WIN: An online clothing retailer that cheated customers with deceptive marketing and billing will pay $1 million in penalties, reimburse customers, and overhaul its business practices. TFG Holdings, Inc owns online clothing brands like JustFab, ShoeDazzle, and FabKids.

👋 DC — Friday, October 24 at 11:59pm (tomorrow night) is the extended deadline to nominate a young person in DC for a Right Direction Award! Make your nomination soon ➡️ oag.dc.gov/RDA