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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 sends 800 National Guard troops to crack down on DC crime. Here's what they'll do.

WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump deployed 800 National Guard troops to the streets of Washington, DC, a rare flex of his ...

Trump administration wrests authority from D.C. police chief, strengthening grip on city’s law enforcement

The Trump administration, stepping up its crackdown on policing in the nation’s capital, on Thursday named the head of the ...

California says Trump's L.A. military deployment was illegal and caused "anxiety and fear"; Feds say president had authority

Lawyers for President Trump and Gov. Gavin Newsom faced off over the National Guard deployment in Los Angeles — and debated ...

Judge refuses initial request to block Trump's takeover of DC police

U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes refused to block Trump's takeover of DC police but said federal changes in policing must go ...

DC goes without $1B in public safety funds as Trump’s takeover continues

As the Trump administration asserts control over the Washington, D.C., police force to address crime, Maryland Democrats say it has overlooked an obvious first step: the city’s budget. The federal ...