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National Guard’s presence will grow in DC Wednesday night, White House says

The presence of National Guard troops in Washington, DC, is expected to expand Wednesday evening, according to a White House official, as President Donald Trump’s takeover of the city’s law enforcement continues to take shape.

ABC News on MSN · 5h

National Guard troops assist in dozens of arrests in DC: White House official

On Tuesday night, more than 1,450 federal law enforcement officers and National Guard members patrolled Washington, according to a White House official. Forces made 43 arrests on Tuesday night -- nearly twice the amount they made Monday night.

BBC on MSN · 7h

National Guard troops appear in Washington DC as mayor rejects Trump's 'authoritarian push'

Washington DC Mayor Muriel Bowser, a Democrat, who has denied crime is out of control in her city, described the troop deployment as an "authoritarian push". Trump, a Republican, has also threatened similar deployments against New York and Chicago, two other Democratic-controlled cities.

Trump, National Guard and DC

KIMA-TV · 8m

Federal law enforcement and National Guard deployed in DC amid crime debate

Federal law enforcement and National Guard troops have taken to the streets of Washington, D.C., as the debate over President Donald Trump's efforts to combat crime and homelessness in the nation's capital intensifies.

USA TODAY on MSN · 2h

How DC’s unique status let Trump take control of police, deploy National Guard

President Donald Trump directly controls DC's police and National Guard because of the federal enclave's unique status, experts say.

POLITICO on MSN · 3h

Trump floats circumventing Congress to maintain control of DC police

Trump this week invoked the Home Rule Act, effectively handing the executive branch control over Washington’s police for up to 30 days. Beyond that, Trump would have to go through Congress for an extension authorization.

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DC News Now on MSN · 2h

White House boasts arrest numbers after Trump’s takeover of DC Police

Authorities also said there will be a "significantly higher national guard presence on the ground" starting Wednesday night.

CBS News · 1d

White House press secretary takes questions on homeless in D.C., federal takeover of city's police

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt took questions Tuesday about President Trump's takeover of the Washington, D.C., police force and the Trump administration's plan to remove homeless encampments in the city.

Yahoo · 21h

White House suggests homeless in DC could be fined, jailed

The White House on Tuesday said homeless people in the nation’s capital could be subject to fines and jail time as the administration cracks down on crime. “The homeless problem has ravaged the city,” White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters.

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How Trump’s DC takeover divided the city's Democrats

Democrats in Congress denounced the 30-day mobilization inside the capital, which Trump previewed during the 2024 election, ...

2hon MSN

Federal agents will be out 24/7 on patrol in Washington, the White House says

A ‘significantly higher’ presence of guard members was expected Wednesday night, according to the White House.

26mon MSN

DC mayor reverses course on Trump intervention, downplays city crime

D.C. mayor urges community action to protect city autonomy against Trump's authoritarian push and federal police takeover during livestreamed town hall meeting.

Trump to speak to Zelensky before Putin summit in Alaska, White House says

The US president will speak to Ukraine's leader in a call on Wednesday, two days before "one-to-one" talks with Putin.

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A tale of two Chief Pams: Federal takeover brings confusion over command of DC police

WASHINGTON (AP) — Attorney General Pam Bondi is effectively in charge of the police department in Washington, D.C. — so says ...

13hon MSN

White House orders Smithsonian content review to align museums with Trump vision

Trump had laid out his plan for the Smithsonian early in his second term, bemoaning in his aforementioned executive order ...

Ivanka Trump’s new White House job: Planning UFC fight for nation’s 250th

UFC chief Dana White has revealed Ivanka Trump’s role in organizing an the ultimate July 4 party for the president at the ...

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Washington DC Curfew Zone Map Shows Where Under 17s Banned From Gathering

As of Sunday night, a Juvenile Curfew Zone, which implements stricter rules, is in place for the neighborhood Navy Yard from Sunday, August 10 to Wednesday, August 13. This is the fourth juvenile ...

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