President Donald Trump and his supporters in the House of Representatives are working together on a series of legislative measures aimed at dealing with the city of Washington, D.C.’s governance and crime problems. This initiative has been confirmed by the president himself, who recently stated that congressional leaders were working with him on a large crime bill.
An important part of this situation is the District of Columbia Home Rule Act of 1973. This law set up a local government for the city, but it also allows the president to take control of the D.C. police force. According to Fox News, this power is not without limits. Under the act, the president can federalize the police for a period of 48 hours. This time can be extended to 30 days, but only if the relevant congressional committees are notified.
