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

A political condundrum as an indicted Trayon White seeks reelection

Trayon White Sr.’s future as the Ward 8 D.C. Council member is uncertain, especially if he’s convicted of a felony, which would disqualify him from office.

September 11, 2024
Religious leaders and supporters of D.C. Council member Trayon White Sr. (D-Ward 8) surround him in prayer inside the Union Temple Baptist Church on Saturday.

D.C.’s animal services will soon be shaken up. Here’s what we know.

Starting in January, D.C. Health and the Humane Rescue Alliance, which handles animal services, will end a contractual partnership that dates back to 1980.

September 10, 2024
A dog named Meatball waits at a Humane Rescue Alliance adoption event in D.C. in the spring.

Armed man fatally shot in car by D.C. police was violence interrupter

Police accused Justin Robinson, 26, of trying to grab an officer’s gun after they confronted him at a McDonald’s in Southeast Washington.

September 2, 2024
D.C. Police Chief Pamela A. Smith addresses reporters on Sunday in Southeast Washington after officers fatally shot a man who authorities said had a firearm and grabbed an officer's weapon.

Protesters voice anger outside Israeli ambassador’s home over hostage deaths

Calling for an end to the Gaza war, protesters rallied outside Israeli Ambassador Michael Herzog’s home to express anger over the death of six Israeli hostages.

September 1, 2024
People protest outside the residence of the Israeli ambassador in Washington on Sunday after the bodies of six Israeli hostages were found dead in Gaza.

A D.C. Ethiopian restaurant was struggling. Then its TikTok went viral.

The TikTok, which got nearly 1 million views in five days, has helped bring a surge of customers to Dukem Ethiopian Restaurant.

August 23, 2024
Hiwot Gebru flanked by her daughters, Yodit Tefera, left, and Lydia Tefera. Gebru owns and runs Dukem Ethiopian Restaurant on U Street NW in D.C.

D.C. Council member Trayon White took tens of thousands in bribes, U.S. says

D.C. Council member Trayon White was arrested for taking bribes and kickbacks, according to the FBI.

August 19, 2024
Trayon White Sr. (D-Ward 8) salutes the crowd during a swearing-in ceremony in D.C. on Jan. 2, 2017.

D.C. Council to investigate White amid bribery allegations, consider expulsion

Expelling Trayon White Sr. from office is the most severe action the council could take, which would require a supermajority. Other options include a reprimand or censure.

August 19, 2024
D.C. Council member Trayon White Sr. (D-Ward 8) faces federal bribery charges.

FBI arrests D.C. Council member Trayon White

The nature of the allegations against White, a Democrat representing Ward 8, were not immediately clear. The FBI declined to comment.

August 18, 2024
Ward 8 council member Trayon White.

Former D.C. Housing Authority head Brenda Donald alleges retaliation in suit

The suit also names the DCHA board and Council member Robert C. White Jr., and alleges that the board did not protect Donald as she faced questions about a controversial bonus.

August 14, 2024
Brenda Donald, seen here in 2017, is suing the D.C. Housing Authority and others, alleging she was forced to resign from her role as director.

Recall campaigns against two D.C. lawmakers falling short as deadlines near

Major hurdles remain for both recall efforts against council members Charles Allen (D-Ward 6) and Brianne K. Nadeau (D-Ward 1).

August 7, 2024
Ward 6 resident Angelique Dorazio and D.C. Council member Charles Allen (D-Ward 6) speak about the recall campaign against Allen at Dorazio's Capitol Hill home on July 27.