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DC troop numbers expected to increase as Trump pushes to extend federal takeover despite dropping crime figures

The number of federal troops descending on Washington, D.C., is set to increase as President Donald Trump pushes to extend the city’s federal takeover despite crime declining in recent years. Trump announced Monday he was placing the D.

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The Latest: National Guard arrives in Washington DC for Trump’s federal takeover of local police

Some of the 800 National Guard members deployed by President Donald Trump began arriving in Washington D.C. on Tuesday, ramping up after the White House ordered federal forces to take over the city’s police department and reduce crime in what the president called — without substantiation — a lawless city.

Yahoo · 7h

Trump threatens to extend federal takeover of DC police beyond 30 days

President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he would ask for "long-term extensions" to the 30-day federal takeover of D.C. police.

DC, National Guard and White House

CNN on MSN · 11h

National Guard’s presence will grow in DC Wednesday night, White House says

The presence of National Guard troops in Washington, DC, is expected to expand Wednesday evening, according to a White House official, as President Donald Trump’s takeover of the city’s law enforcement continues to take shape.

WUSA · 1d

As National Guard presence grows in DC so does community concerns

The presence of the National Guard in D.C. raises concerns about policing and community relations. WASHINGTON — Just one day after President Donald Trump announced a federal takeover of policing in Washington,

The Hill on MSN · 1d

Live updates: National Guard deploys as White House zeroes in on DC

White House holds briefing amid Trump’s DC police takeover President Trump reoriented the full force of the federal government to focus on fighting crime and beautifying Washington, D.C., putting the city on edge as it waits to see how that plays out and putting other Democratic cities on notice.

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DC officials see takeover as opportunity to build relationships with federal partners

D.C. officials expressed that the surge will allow them to strengthen their relationship with federal law enforcement for ...

Supporters of Trump's DC takeover react to backlash

We're now on day 3 of President Trump's federalization of DC police, as well as beefing up federal law enforcement presence.

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Trump's ‘DC takeover’: Residents protest surge in federal troops and police presence — All about the unrest shaking the US capital

Washington DC residents protested against President Trump's federal takeover of the city's police, citing an 'authoritarian ...

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A tale of two Chief Pams: Federal takeover brings confusion over command of DC police

WASHINGTON (AP) — Attorney General Pam Bondi is effectively in charge of the police department in Washington, D.C. — so says ...

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Federal agents set up checkpoints across DC as protests break out against National Guard takeover

Trump's claims of "out of control" D.C. crime conflict with federal and local data showing 30-year lows in violent offenses ...

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Trump’s takeover of DC police renews the 51st state debate

Trump's federalization of the D.C. police is spurning outrage among Democrats and local activists claiming this is another ...

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'Who's in charge?' | So many questions, as District residents navigate the federal takeover of DC Police

D.C. leaders and residents speak up about the federal police takeover, questioning its impact and calling for real, lasting ...

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‘A risk to every city, every state, every American": DC Councilman reacts to Trump police takeover

Charles Allen, Ward 6 city councilman for DC, joined CNN’s Pamela Brown to discuss President Trump’s federal takeover of the ...

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DC mayor says Trump takeover shows why US capital should be 51st state

America needs to know why your nation’s capital, a place where 700,000 tax-paying Americans live, should be the 51st state,” ...

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Donald Trump Took Over DC’s Police. Why Is the City’s Mayor So Zen?

Playing ball on the optics is still her default move. At a hastily-arranged meeting with the city council shortly after Trump ...

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Why Trump Chose DC for His Police Takeover Experiment

The aim is clear: Make fear the norm. If we don't challenge it, this playbook will be used again and again. Thoughtful, ...