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Washington DC August 12

Trump's DC public safety sweep results in 23 arrests including murder suspect on opening day

FBI Director Kash Patel reports 23 arrests as part of Trump's initiative to federalize Washington D.C. police and tackle crime in the nation's capital.

Politics August 12

BLM activist leading resistance to Trump's DC crime plan repeatedly called for abolishing police

One of the leaders of the protests against President Trump's plan to combat crime in Washington, D.C., has long been a supporter of defunding the police.

Media August 12

MSNBC host reveals DC journalist privately shared concerns about crime while publicly denouncing Trump's plan

Joe Scarborough pointed out on "Morning Joe" contradictions between reporters' private safety concerns and public criticism of Trump's federal control of DC police.

Opinion August 12

I support Trump taking control of DC police — the Constitution is on his side

President Donald Trump's D.C. police takeover could signal the end of home rule as administration asserts federal control over the nation's capital city and its law enforcement.

Police and Law Enforcement August 12

DC police chief ripped for 'mind blowing' response to basic policing question: 'Yikes'

D.C. Police Chief Pamela Smith faces social media mockery after appearing confused by reporter's question about chain of command following Trump's federalization of department.

VIDEO August 12

Karoline Leavitt: This should be a 'winning issue' for all Americans

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt responds to criticism from Democrats on President Donald Trump deploying the National Guard in Washington, D.C. after podcast host Benny Johnson shares experiences living in the capital.

Media August 12

DC Attorney General Brian Schwalb slams Trump's federal takeover, breaking with police union

DC Attorney General Biran Schwalb spoke out against President Donald Trump's federal takeover of Washington, D.C., and said it was an "unprecedented step."

VIDEO August 12

US Attorney for DC Jeanine Pirro says she does not 'need any more statistics' on crime

U.S. Attorney for D.C. Jeanine Pirro speaks out about those shot and killed in the nation's capital and the city's juvenile crime.

White House August 12

Schiff blasts ‘tinpot dictator’ Trump’s National Guard mobilization, warns other cities are next

Senator Adam Schiff criticizes President Trump's deployment of National Guard troops and federalization of Washington police.

Media August 12

CNN’s effort to ridicule Trump as Washington’s Batman backfires as social media hails 'cool' comparison

CNN host Abby Phillip's comparison of President Trump to Batman during criticism of his D.C. police federalization plan backfired as conservatives praised the superhero analogy.

Media August 12

Wash Post editorial sees possible short term success in Trump's decision to send National Guard to DC

The Washington Post backed Trump's law-and-order approach in D.C. while also calling for long-term fixes including more police officers and juvenile justice reforms on Monday.