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Trump’s ‘dictator-like’ D.C. takeover is an assault on democracy, critics warn
Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, D.C.’s non-voting representative in Congress, condemned Trump’s move as “a federal power grab ...
What Is the Home Rule Act, the Law Trump Invoked in His D.C. Takeover?
The 1973 law granted the city a greater degree of self-governance. It also allows the president to federalize D.C.'s police ...
Trump’s DC police takeover was fueled by attack on former DOGE staffer and his own observations of homelessness, allies say
Trump has long focused on crime and cleanliness in DC and other cities, sparring periodically with Democratic mayors during ...
D.C. Mayor Bowser sticks with cautious approach amid Trump’s takeover
Bowser continued with the cautious approach she has taken over the past several months and said there is little D.C. could do ...
Trump’s federal forces are ‘hitting the streets’ of DC while critics claim takeover is attempted distraction from the ‘Epstein files’
He needs to get his base talking and thinking about something besides his refusal to open up the Epstein files because he's ...
5 things to know for August 12: DC takeover, Gaza, Food stamps, Austin shooting, Bureau of Labor Statistics
Here’s what else you need to know to get up to speed and on with your day. 1️⃣ DC takeover. President Donald Trump’s ...
For D.C., Threats of a Federal Takeover Were Familiar. Now They Are a Reality.
Federal law gives presidents the power to take over Washington’s police force after declaring an emergency, but Donald Trump ...