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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 ...

Muriel Bowser Warned 5 Years Ago Trump's Police Takeover Would Be 'Complete Disaster,' Now Says She'll Work 'Every Day' To Prevent It

Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser pushed back Monday against comparisons to 2020's racial justice protests, insisting her ...

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 ...

Trump to deploy National Guard to D.C., says he’s taking control of nation’s capital

The move raises questions about how the federal government will interact with its state and local counterparts. As Trump ...
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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 ...

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 ...