Tensions Rise in D.C. Amid Trump-Related Security Measures and Protests

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Tensions Rise in D.C. Amid Trump-Related Security Measures and Protests
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President Trump declared a public safety emergency in Washington, D.C., using his authority to take control of the city's police force, deploy the National Guard, and send federal law enforcement, marking the first time a president has used such powers to override D.C.'s autonomy, amid concerns over crime and law enforcement authority.

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