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Trump’s D.C. Police Takeover and National Guard Deployment, Explained

President Trump is the first president to use a declared emergency to wrest control of Washington, D.C.’s police force.

Trump says he will seek 'long-term extension' of Washington police takeover

TRUMP-PUTIN SUMMIT: Trump joined a video call with European leaders and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy this morning ...

Washington homeless encampments clear out in anticipation of Trump crackdown

Advocacy organizations are helping clear out homeless encampments in advance of an anticipated crackdown. Under a ramp-up of ...

As Guard deploys, Trump to seek 'long-term' federal control of DC police

P resident Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he will seek more permanent federal control of the Washington, D.C., police ...

Trump on DC Crime: "Democrats, You're Going To Have To Change Your Ways"

President Donald Trump, at an Oval Office press availability on Thursday, said he is receiving calls from people, particularly Democrats, who are thanking him for federalizing the police force in ...

Trump says Washington needs National Guard protection. Police data says crime is down.

Though the Trump administration claims violence in the capital is getting worse, police statistics show violent crime has ...

Trump Took Over the D.C. Police. He Can’t Do It In Other Cities, Legal Experts Say

That speculation was fueled in part by Trump’s vow to intervene in other cities to fight crime, suggesting New York, ...

DC Council Chair: Trump pushing ‘false narrative’ on crime in Washington

NBC News White House Correspondent Yamiche Alcindor and NBC News Legal Affairs Correspondent Gary Grumbach report on the hundreds of National Guard troops arriving in DC as part of President Trump’s ...