Trump Threatens Federal Takeover of D.C. After DOGE Staffer Assault
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President Trump has expressed intentions to federalize Washington, D.C., citing rising crime and recent assault of a former government employee, but such a move would require Congress to overturn the city's home rule, a process that is politically challenging and not within Trump's sole authority.
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- Trump threatens to take over DC police, might bring in National Guard NBC News
- Trump Threatens Federal Takeover of Washington After Member of DOGE Is Assaulted The New York Times
- Two 15-year-olds arrested in connection with DOGE staffer ‘Big Balls’ beating in DC The Hill
- Trump threatens to deploy National Guard in D.C., take over police department The Washington Post
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