Time for Federal Government to revoke District of Columbia 'home rule". It is now a proven fact that the District cannot operate a ligetimate home rule government. District of Columbia "home rule" is District of Columbia residents' ability to govern their local affairs. As the federal capital, the constitution grants the United States Congress exclusive jurisdiction over the District in "all cases whatsoever".  It is now a proven fact that the District is incapable of  operating and managing a legitimate home rule government.    At certain times, and presently since 1973, Congress has allowed certain powers of government to be carried out by locally elected officials.  However, Congress maintains the power to overturn local laws and exercises greater oversight of the city than exists for any U.S. state. Furthermore, the District's elected government exists at the pleasure of Congress and could theoretically be revoked at any time.