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Federal Control of D.C. Police Expires Amidst Debate Over Home Rule and Crime Data

Federal Control of D.C. Police Expires Amidst Debate Over Home Rule and Crime Data

Federal Control of D.C. Police Expires Amidst Debate Over Home Rule and Crime Data President Trump’s controversial takeover of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) in Washington D.C. is set to expire tonight, September 10th, marking the end of a 30-day federal intervention. The move, initiated on August 11th under the 1973 Home Rule Act, saw federal oversight of local police and the activation of the D.C. National Guard. Despite earlier indications of seeking an extension, President Trump has recently praised…

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Trump Renews Push for D.C. Federal Takeover Amid Carjacking Incident, Crime Data Contradicts Claims

Trump Renews Push for D.C. Federal Takeover Amid Carjacking Incident, Crime Data Contradicts Claims

Trump Renews Push for D.C. Federal Takeover Amid Carjacking Incident, Crime Data Contradicts Claims President Donald Trump has once again threatened to assert federal control over Washington, D.C.’s government, following an attempted carjacking that injured a Department of Government Ethics (DOGE) staff member. In a Truth Social post, Mr. Trump declared, “If D.C. doesn’t get its act together, and quickly, we will have no choice but to take Federal control of the City. I am going to exert my powers,…

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