Eleanor Holmes Norton
Eleanor Holmes Norton is a prominent American lawyer and politician serving as the non-voting delegate to the United States House of Representatives for the District of Columbia since 1991. Norton is known for her advocacy for D.C. statehood and civil rights, and she has played a significant role in legislation pertaining to the district's budget and autonomy. Recently, she was in the news for her opposition to a GOP government funding bill that could potentially cut $1.1 billion from Washington, D.C.'s budget.
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Eleanor Holmes Norton is noted as the 88-year-old delegate from the District of Columbia.
La mayoría de los estadounidenses considera que Trump se está volviendo “errático” con la edad | Internacional
Spain· 2026-02-24
Eleanor Holmes Norton, the longtime nonvoting delegate for Washington, DC, moved Sunday to end her House reelection campaign as the 88-year-old Democrat faces questions about her fitness for office.
DC Delegate Holmes Norton files to end her reelection campaign
United States· 2026-01-25
Eleanor Holmes Norton is mentioned as one of the older delegates in the Capitol.
Nancy Pelosi anuncia su retirada del Congreso de Estados Unidos tras cuatro décadas en el Capitolio | InternacionalSpain· 2025-11-06
Democratic Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton called the restoration of the statue offensive to military members.
Confederate statue torn down during racial justice protests reinstalled in Washington
United Kingdom· 2025-10-28
Eleanor Holmes Norton, a veteran congresswoman, was a victim of a scam in Washington where over $4,000 was stolen from her.
محتالون يسرقون 4 آلاف دولار من نائبة أميركية في واشنطن
Iraq· 2025-10-25Eleanor Holmes Norton was scammed out of more than $4,000 when suspects claimed to be a cleaning crew at her home.
DC delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton scammed over $4,000 by fake workers at homeUnited States· 2025-10-25
Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, 86, faces multiple serious primary challengers.
Maine Gov. Janet Mills’ bid for Senate reignites Democrats’ age debateUnited States· 2025-10-14
Harris told Eleanor Holmes Norton, the 88-year-old Washington, DC, congressional delegate facing Bidenesque pressure to retire, to stay strong.
Kamala Harris is figuring out what’s next as her new book draws criticism from many cornersUnited States· 2025-09-29
Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton, also a Democrat, agreed that the president's abuses are evidence of the urgent need for D.C. statehood.
Democrats demand DC statehood after Trump federalizes local policeUnited States· 2025-08-23
Eleanor Holmes Norton accused the president of a 'counterproductive and escalatory seizure of resources'.
Зачем Трамп взял под контроль полицию Вашингтона и вводит в него войска — РБК
Russia· 2025-08-12
Eleanor Holmes Norton stated that D.C. residents are worthy and capable of governing themselves without interference from federal officials.
Trump orders homeless he passed en route to golf course to leave Washington DC | Trump administrationUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-10
Eleanor Holmes Norton has criticized the military parade as a performative event that will not serve any legitimate purpose.
Traffic jams and tanks: Washington DC braces for Trump’s military parade | US newsUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-14
Eleanor Holmes Norton condemned the military parade for its expected impact on the city’s roads and criticized its purpose.
Tanks to roll through Washington as Trump hosts US military parade | Washington DCUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-14
Eleanor Holmes Norton is the Democrat and nonvoting delegate for Washington, D.C., who has been noted for her decline in public speaking abilities.
Eleanor Norton, D.C.’s Delegate in Congress, Clings to Seat Amid Signs of DeclineUnited States· 2025-06-11Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton, who represents Washington DC, noted that the bill would limit the District of Columbia’s spending.
What we know about the GOP government funding billUnited States· 2025-03-15
