DC homeless encampment cleared as Trump pushes to extend federal control
City crews cleared a homeless encampment Thursday between the Kennedy Center and Lincoln Memorial, as concerns mount over President Donald Trump’s push to extend federal control of Washington, D.C.’s police department beyond the legal 30-day limit.
DOJ worker fired after allegedly throwing sandwich at federal officer: AG Bondi
A Department of Justice worker has been fired and charged with a felony after allegedly throwing a Subway sandwich at a federal officer during a confrontation in downtown D.C., according to Attorney General Pam Bondi.
GOP Rep. Andy Ogles introduces resolution to extend Trump's DC police takeover
Republican U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles has crafted a resolution to extend the federal police takeover of Washington, D.C.
Trump says Fed chair search down to ‘three or four’ candidates, with announcement coming ‘a little bit early'
President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he has narrowed down the list of candidates to replace Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to "three or four" names.
Trump touts improved service and senior tax relief on Social Security's 90th birthday
President Donald Trump touted his administration's Social Security program achievements amid Democratic criticism, highlighting zero taxes for most seniors and improved customer service.
Federal agents arrest man near National Mall as Trump increases enforcement activity
FOX 5 DC observed federal agents arresting a man believed to be a food truck vendor near the National Mall on Tuesday, as part of reported enforcement activity in the area.
Trump threatens to extend federal takeover of DC police beyond 30 days
President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he would ask for "long-term extensions" to the 30-day federal takeover of D.C. police.
'I’m the mayor and he’s the president': Bowser navigates Trump’s DC takeover in FOX 5 exclusive
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and Police Chief Pamela Smith said Wednesday that the city is working closely with federal law enforcement following President Donald Trump’s emergency declaration and takeover of the Metropolitan Police Department.
Trump announces Kennedy Center honorees amidst DC federal takeover
While announcing the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees, Trump called Mayor Muriel Bowser's push for D.C. statehood "ridiculous" and said he'd be asking to extend the 30-day federal takeover of D.C. police.
43 arrested in DC Tuesday as National Guard presence expected to increase: official
A significantly larger National Guard presence is expected across Washington, D.C. starting Wednesday, as operations shift from evening patrols to around-the-clock deployment, according to a White House official.
Trump's federal surge could help fill need for more DC officers, mayor and police chief say
The first night of the federal surge reportedly saw 43 arrests in Washington, D.C. as federal officers took to the streets with the Metropolitan Police Department, a move that city leaders say could end up having a "positive" impact.
Community reacts to large federal law enforcement presence seen in Columbia Heights
Chaos broke out in Columbia Heights Tuesday night as federal law enforcement officers and D.C. police flooded the area of 14th Street and Perry Place, NW, for an unknown incident.
A look at where the National Guard has stayed during DC deployments
When the National Guard is deployed to the nation’s capital, one question always follows: where will thousands of service members stay?
National Guard deployed in DC as Bowser meets with federal officials; 23 arrested since surge began
One day after President Donald Trump announced a federal takeover of Washington’s police department and activated 800 National Guard troops, Mayor Muriel Bowser met with federal officials to discuss coordination and strategy as troops deployed.
DC Council Chairman Mendelson reacts to Trump’s federal takeover of DC police
Community leaders and residents are speaking out following President Donald Trump’s decision to place the D.C. police department under federal control.
Trayon White says Trump 'not totally wrong' as federal control of DC police begins
Councilmember Trayon White, who was recently reinstated after a five-month suspension surrounding a federal bribery probe, said President Donald Trump isn’t entirely off base in ordering a federal takeover of the D.C. police department.
DC mayor, leaders, police union react to Trump's takeover of MPD
Several DC lawmakers slammed Trump's latest plan to combat crime in the nation's capital, while the police union expressed their support.
When was the last time the National Guard was deployed to DC? A look back at recent deployments
President Donald Trump confirmed Monday that the National Guard deployment to Washington, D.C., will proceed as part of his administration’s initiative to address crime and homelessness in the city. This announcement marks the first confirmed National Guard activation in the district since early 2021.
Trump federalizes DC police despite drop in crime rates
After months of warnings, President Donald Trump has invoked the D.C. Home Rule Act to place the Metropolitan Police Department under federal control, citing the need to combat violent crime in the nation’s capital.
Man shot, killed in DC just hours after Trump federalizes Metropolitan Police Department
The first homicide under President Donald Trump's federal takeover of the District's Metropolitan Police Department comes just hours after the controversial announcement was made.