Washington, D.C.'s housing market could slow to a crawl as a result of threatened mass firings during the government shutdown.

Donald Trump has introduced the death penalty in Washington DC as part of a crackdown on violent crime. The US president signed a proclamation on Thursday mandating prosecutors in the district to pursue capital punishment in eligible cases such as murder.

Syracuse basketball legend Lawrence Moten, the program's all-time leading scorer and a Big East record-holder, has died at 53. His passing, with an unknown cause, leaves the basketball world mourning a player celebrated for his prolific scoring and calm demeanor.

During the shutdown, the Marriage Bureau, a part of the DC Superior Court, will cease issuing marriage licenses and performing ceremonies, according to a message on the District of Columbia Courts website. However, the Marriage Bureau will still be able to issue certified copies of vital records, like marriage certificates.

Trump issued a new executive order Thursday calling for his administration to seek the death penalty for crimes in DC whenever possible.