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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 ...

How Trump’s DC takeover divided the city's Democrats

Democrats in Congress denounced the 30-day mobilization inside the capital, which Trump previewed during the 2024 election, ...

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

Residents in parts of Washington DC took to the streets Wednesday to protest President Donald Trump’s takeover of the city’s ...

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 ...

'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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“My Life Is Not a Political Football”: How Community Leaders In DC’s Neighborhoods With the Most Crime Are Reacting to Trump’s Takeover

Stuart Anderson, the director of Family & Friends of Incarcerated People, has been involved with efforts to address violence ...

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 ...

Federal agents set up checkpoint on streets of DC amid Trump crackdown

President Donald Trump announced he was temporarily placing the police department in the capital under federal control.