Washington, Aug 11, 2025 (AFP) - What makes Washington D.C. so special?

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2025-08-11

The capital of the world's leading superpower is a city unlike any other in the United States -- not just in symbolism but in its legal and political structure. President Donald Trump's repeated threats to impose his will on the city has brought its unique status back into the spotlight. Washington D.C. is a bustling urban center with schools and businesses serving 700,000 residents -- but is also the seat of national power, home to the White Hou......

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