Michael Brice-Saddler

Washington, D.C.

Local reporter covering D.C. government and politics

Education: University of Maryland, College Park, BA in journalism

Michael Brice-Saddler covers D.C. government and politics for The Washington Post's Metro desk. He joined The Post in June 2018 as an intern after graduating from the University of Maryland. Before moving to local politics, he covered national and breaking news on the general assignment desk.
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Latest from Michael Brice-Saddler

D.C. Council orders outside investigation into Bowser’s ex-aide

The inspector general will hire a third party to review findings by the Mayor’s Office of Legal Counsel related to harassment claims against John Falcicchio.

July 11, 2023

D.C. mayor tries to shore up support for crime bill ahead of vote

Mayor Muriel E. Bowser urged lawmakers to pass emergency legislation that would stiffen some criminal laws, a day ahead of a scheduled vote.

July 10, 2023

D.C. home buyers’ assistance program is out of funds, officials say

The administration of Mayor Muriel E. Bowser (D) increased the HPAP’s maximum allotment significantly last year — but funds are now unavailable until October.

July 1, 2023

Cannabis, drones, taxes: New laws take effect July 1 in the DMV

Recreational weed goes on sale and gas prices go up in Md. D.C. will see a minimum wage hike and a street named for Marion Barry. In Va., new rules for drones.

June 30, 2023

D.C. Council weighs legislative action amid probe of ex-aide to Bowser

A bill introduced Wednesday would require sexual harassment complaints against mayoral appointees to be investigated by a third party.

June 28, 2023

Plan for D.C. homeless shelter at former GWU dorm divides Ward 2 community

Officials say the new shelter would serve adults with acute medical conditions and other populations that can’t be properly served in the city’s other shelters.

June 28, 2023

As D.C. eyes Commanders, tension with the city’s other pro teams simmers

In recent months, representatives from Monumental and the Nationals have spoken with city officials about the funding of facilities improvements.

June 23, 2023

D.C. leaders balk at proposed restrictions in federal spending bill

The spending bill contains some long-standing bans around legal marijuana sales in addition to a new proposal that restricts traffic cameras.

June 22, 2023

D.C. mayor defends investigation into behavior of former deputy

Attorneys for a woman who accused former D.C. deputy mayor John Falcicchio of sexual harassment say the city released too much identifying information about her.

June 21, 2023

D.C. Council majority calls for 3rd-party investigation into ex-aide

The calls for a separate third-party probe into John Falcicchio come after a report from the Mayor’s Office of Legal Counsel said he sexually harassed a D.C. employee.

June 20, 2023