National Guard troops arrive in DC amid Trump's crime crackdown

Security in Washington, D.C., is tightening as the federal government ramps up its crackdown. National Guard troops are now arriving in the nation’s capital.

DC Restaurant Week starts August 18th with dining deals and a jazz twist

The flavors of the District are taking center stage as DC Restaurant Week returns for its 2025 summer edition, inviting diners to explore the region’s culinary scene with prix-fixe menus, live music, and an exclusive giveaway. 

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?

Metropolitan AME sues Hudson Valley Proud Boys chapter over trademark use

Metropolitan African Methodist Episcopal Church has filed a trademark and unfair-competition suit against the Hudson Valley Proud Boys Chapter and its president, William Pepe, alleging ongoing unauthorized use of the "Proud Boys" name. 

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.  

Power washer fumes hospitalize 2 in downtown DC parking garage

Two people were hospitalized and three others treated early Tuesday after carbon monoxide exposure from power washers operating in an unventilated parking garage in downtown D.C.

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.

DC could see first 90-degree day of August as heat returns

Summer heat is making a comeback on Tuesday, with hot and humid conditions that could push temperatures to 90 degrees for the first time this month in the D.C. region.

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. 

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.

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.

Section 740: What we know about DC police federal takeover

President Donald Trump announced he was taking “historic action to rescue our nation's capital" by officially invoking Section 740 of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act, declaring a public emergency and deploying the National Guard to the District.

Federal agents sent into DC amid crime crackdown
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President Donald Trump announced this weekend that his administration will be further addressing crime in the nation?s capital during a press conference Monday at the White House.