House Passes Bill to Try 14-Year-Olds as Adults in D.C.

The Bottom Line

House lawmakers have cleared the way for a vote to allow 14-year-olds in Washington, D.C., to be tried as adults for serious crimes. This change aims to lower the age for adult court to address local crime rates, though critics worry about the impact on young teenagers. The bill is now moving toward a final decision alongside new rules for energy projects and digital currency.