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Trump Threatens Federal Takeover Of D.C

Attack on former DOGE staffer known as ‘Big Balls’ prompts Trump to threaten to federalize DC

President shares photo of bloodied federal employee on Truth Social and claims crime ‘out of control’ in Washington, D.C.

PolitiFact · 2d

Can Trump invoke a federal takeover of Washington, DC? Experts say it’s possible, but not simple

During a July 2024 Florida campaign rally, Trump promised to "take over the horribly run capital of our nation in Washington, D.C., and clean it up, renovate it, and rebuild our capital city so that it is no longer a nightmare of murder and crime, but rather it will become the most beautiful capital anywhere in the world."

TIME on MSN · 2d

Trump Threatens to Federalize D.C. After Beating of ‘Big Balls’

The President cited concerns about crime in the national capital after the alleged assault of an Administration staffer known as “Big Balls.”

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President Trump taps federal law enforcement agencies to police Washington, D.C.

President Trump has ordered federal law enforcement agencies to begin policing the streets of Washington, D.C., citing crime ...

Congress Took Over DC In The 90s — And It Worked

President Donald Trump’s proposal to federalize Washington, D.C., over rampant crime has been labeled authoritarian, but the ...

WTAP2d

Following bloody attack, President Trump vows to federalize Washington, D.C.

After a violent attack on a former DOGE staffer over the weekend - President Donald Trump is vowing to take federal control ...

Just The News1d

Comer reveals House Oversight will hold hearing on federalizing Washington, D.C. after recess

Both chambers of Congress are currently out for their annual August recess, where lawmakers and senators return to their home ...

FOX 5 DC on MSN2d

DC to see increased federal enforcement as early as tomorrow, per WH

Washington, D.C. could see an increase in federal enforcement as early as Friday, in the wake of comments from President Donald Trump saying he may bring in the National Guard to the District.

US Attorney Jeanine Pirro backs Trump’s DC takeover threat and demand for lower prosecution age limit: ‘Stop coddling!’

Pirro, the top prosecutor in the nation’s capital, fumed that she’s not allowed to charge minors accused of violent crimes ...

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The nation’s capital waits for Trump’s next move as a federal takeover threat looms

In an online post Saturday, the Republican president said the Democratic-led city would soon be one of the country’s safest ...

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