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Federal becomes local: The nation's capital finds itself at the center of a Donald Trump maelstrom
Mayor Muriel Bowser emphasized crime has been dropping and Trump's state of emergency doesn't match the numbers.
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 Mayor Muriel Bowser reacts to Donald Trump deploying national guard
Muriel Bowser, mayor of Washington, D.C., says she has reached out to Attorney General Pam Bondi and hopes to hold a meeting ...
DC officials condemn Trump MPD takeover as Bowser strikes calmer tone
Mayor Muriel Bowser and Chief Pamela Smith struck a conciliatory tone amid a wave of outrage from other D.C. officials in ...
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The US in brief: Bowser keeps calm, Democrats rage
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For D.C., Threats of a Federal Takeover Were Familiar. Now They Are a Reality.
Federal law gives presidents the power to take over Washington’s police force after declaring an emergency, but Donald Trump ...
Bowser suggests Trump’s view of DC crime stems from ‘COVID era’
Bowser said it is true the city underwent a “crime spike” following the COVID-19 pandemic but argued a “huge decrease” in ...
Oversight Committee to hold hearing with Bowser, DC leadership in September
House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chair James Comer (R-K.Y.) said he plans to hold a hearing with Washington, D ...