All articles tagged with #dc police control
President Trump's control over the D.C. police, established under a 1973 law, is set to expire, with Congress showing little interest in extending it. While federal intervention has contributed to a decline in crime, local officials, including Mayor Bowser, prefer more local control. Congress is considering legislation that could further influence D.C.'s criminal justice system, but political divisions may limit these efforts.
Democratic lawmakers introduced legislation to end Trump's control over Washington D.C.'s police, challenging his executive order amid broader political tensions, though the bill faces slim chances in a Republican-controlled Congress.
Donald Trump plans to seek long-term federal control of Washington DC's police, citing crime concerns, and has indicated potential national legislation to extend this control across the US. Meanwhile, he has also warned of severe consequences for Putin if he does not agree to a Ukraine ceasefire, and there is controversy over the cancellation of a Harvard journal issue on Palestine, seen as censorship. Additionally, Trump signed an order to relax environmental regulations for space companies, and global warming continues to cause extreme weather events.