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Trump declared federal control of DC police and is deploying the National Guard. Here’s how he is able to do it
President Donald Trump said Monday he is placing Washington, DC’s, police department “under direct federal control” and ...
'DC takeover': Federal law enforcement starts to target homeless encampments
In an attempt to increase public safety, President Donald Trump declared the homeless will have to move from Washington DC, ...
Trump puts DC police department under federal control, deploys National Guard
On Saturday, Trump said the nation’s capital has become “one of the most dangerous cities anywhere in the World.” Last week ...
Trump zeroes in on federal takeover of DC as FBI patrols streets
President Donald Trump is ramping up efforts to curb crime in the nation’s capital on Monday as he threatens a federal ...
Trump's rhetoric on DC echoes a history of racist narratives about urban crime
President Donald Trump's rhetoric in his federal takeover of Washington police echoes that of conservative politicians going ...
Trump admin cutting $20M in DC security funding after federal law enforcement ordered to increase presence
The Trump administration plans to cut $20 million in security funding for Washington, D.C., according to a grant notice.
Hegseth says DC National Guard will not be involved in law enforcement functions but he’ll ‘have their back’ if they need to ‘temporarily detain’ criminals
The president has direct control over DC’s National Guard, unlike every other unit, which is under the authority of state governors.