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The Department of Transportation will take over management of Washington D.C.'s Union Station, which has been criticized for disrepair and safety issues, as part of broader efforts by the Trump administration to increase federal control and security in the city amid a declared crime emergency.
Pentagon Press Secretary Kingsley Wilson announced that 800 National Guard troops have been mobilized in D.C. to support law enforcement and restore order, emphasizing their community ties and support for federal and local agencies. The briefing also covered topics like military recruitment, the Secretary of Defense's personal beliefs, monument security, and the potential for future deployments, while dismissing political run rumors and addressing questions about the Guard's rules of engagement and costs.
President Trump announced a seven-day federal law enforcement operation in Washington DC, focusing on high-traffic tourist areas, with participation from multiple federal and local agencies, amid ongoing tensions over local control and concerns about violent crime.