Trump Pushes for Permanent Federal Control of DC Police; High-Stakes Putin Summit Looms
Trump Pushes for Permanent Federal Control of DC Police; High-Stakes Putin Summit Looms President Donald Trump has announced his intention to seek “long-term” federal control over Washington D.C.’s police department, following an unprecedented 30-day federal takeover initiated earlier this week. Trump signaled plans to propose legislation to Congress for the extension, while also hinting at invoking national emergency powers if legislative approval is not swiftly granted. He further indicated a broader ambition to apply similar federal oversight to police departments…