What is happening in Washington DC?

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President Trump has declared a public safety emergency in Washington, D.C., taking federal control of the police department and deploying 800 National Guard troops. This move comes despite a significant decrease in violent crime. The administration also plans to address homelessness and increase federal law enforcement presence.

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What authority is Trump using for D.C. police takeover?

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President Trump has increased federal law enforcement presence in Washington, D.C. 1s
D.C. is under federal control, giving the president broad authority for intervention. 32s
Taking control of the D.C. police department requires following the Home Rule Act, including notifying Congress and observing time limits. 1m 0s
Legal challenges are possible but more difficult in D.C. due to its federal status. 1m 31s

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What authority is Trump using for D.C. police takeover?

CBS America

1 day ago

What authority is Trump using for D.C. police takeover?

Trump invokes executive authority to increase federal law enforcement in D.C., leveraging the city's unique federal status.

Violent crime down 26% in D.C., but Trump says otherwise

CBS America

1 day ago

Violent crime down 26% in D.C., but Trump says otherwise

Despite a 26% drop in violent crime, Trump declares a public safety emergency and militarizes the capital, citing concerns about gangs and crime.

Trump deploying National Guard to Washington, D.C.

Scripps News

2 days ago

Trump deploying National Guard to Washington, D.C.

President Trump places Washington, D.C. and its police department under federal control, deploying the National Guard amid claims of rising crime.

CNN fact-checks Trump’s claims about crime in DC

CNN

2 days ago

CNN fact-checks Trump’s claims about crime in DC

Fact-checkers note that crime in D.C., including murder, has fallen sharply since 2023, contradicting Trump's claims of worsening crime.

Trump vows to evict homeless from Washington, D.C.

France 24

2 days ago

Trump vows to evict homeless from Washington, D.C.

Trump demands the city's homeless move out of central D.C. and signals intentions for expanded federal authority over the city.

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