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Trump's moves toward taking over Washington are unprecedented. Here's what the law says
President Donald Trump took unprecedented steps toward federalizing Washington, D.C. on Monday, saying it’s needed to fight crime even as city leaders pointed to data showing violence is down. He took command of the police department and deployed the National Guard under laws and Constitutional powers that give the federal government more sway over the nation’s capital than other cities.
Explainer-Can Trump Take Control of Washington to Fight the City's Crime?
U.S. President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to put Washington, D.C., under full federal control to reduce crime, even as city officials stressed crime is already falling. While Trump does have some authority over the capital city's police force and National Guard soldiers,
The MARC Camden Line operates on a limited schedule, primarily catering to weekday commuters. It lacks the frequency, reliability and integration that define successful urban transit systems. Riders ...
Asked Wednesday whether he'd work with Congress to extend the emergency authorization allowing him to seize temporary control ...
In Washington, crime is relatively high, but not the highest in the country, and it has been on a downward trend.
The Washington, D.C., metropolitan area was one of the metros that lost population during the pandemic but showed population gains in 2024.
As of Sunday night, a Juvenile Curfew Zone, which implements stricter rules, is in place for the neighborhood Navy Yard from Sunday, August 10 to Wednesday, August 13. This is the fourth juvenile ...
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The Republican Plot to Destroy Washington, D.C. - MSN
But the decisions that are being made in D.C.—the ones disproportionately affecting the Washington metropolitan area—will have consequences across the nation.
The Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington has announced this year’s lineup of restaurants for its Restaurant Week ...
Trump exaggerates Washington, DC, crime while ordering police takeover and National Guard deployment
President Donald Trump said he is deploying 800 National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., and taking control of the Metropolitan Police Department.
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