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.
President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he would ask for "long-term extensions" to the 30-day federal takeover of D.C. police.
Youngkin orders investigation into allegations of school-funded abortions in Fairfax County
Governor Glenn Youngkin has directed the Virginia State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation to launch a full criminal probe into allegations that Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) staff arranged for minors to receive abortions without parental consent and potentially used public funds to pay for them.
Governor Glenn Youngkin has directed the Virginia State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation to launch a full criminal probe into allegations that Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) staff arranged for minors to receive abortions without parental consent and potentially used public funds to pay for them.
'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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
Several DC lawmakers slammed Trump's latest plan to combat crime in the nation's capital, while the police union expressed their support.
Musk threatens to sue Apple over not featuring X, Grok apps
Elon Musk threatened to sue Apple for excluding X and its Grok AI chatbot from the Apple Store's "Must-Have Apps."
Elon Musk threatened to sue Apple for excluding X and its Grok AI chatbot from the Apple Store's "Must-Have Apps."
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.
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.
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.
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.
Trump vows to remove homeless encampments in DC, District reacts
In an attempt to increase public safety, President Donald Trump declared the homeless will have to move from Washington DC, in a recent announcement.
In an attempt to increase public safety, President Donald Trump declared the homeless will have to move from Washington DC, in a recent announcement.
Free DC protestors rally in opposition of DC police federal takeover
About 150 people gathered near the White House on Monday to protest President Trump’s plan to deploy the National Guard to the District and temporarily take control of the city’s police department.
About 150 people gathered near the White House on Monday to protest President Trump’s plan to deploy the National Guard to the District and temporarily take control of the city’s police department.
Trump places DC police under federal control, deploys National Guard
President Donald Trump announced Monday that he is deploying the National Guard to Washington, D.C., and placing the city’s police department under federal control in an effort to boost public safety in the nation’s capital.
President Donald Trump announced Monday that he is deploying the National Guard to Washington, D.C., and placing the city’s police department under federal control in an effort to boost public safety in the nation’s capital.
How bad is DC’s crime? A look at trends amid federal takeover
With President Donald Trump enforcing a federal takeover of D.C., here’s an in-depth look at the city’s crime rates through the years.
With President Donald Trump enforcing a federal takeover of D.C., here’s an in-depth look at the city’s crime rates through the years.