National Guard to remain in DC despite expiry of Trump’s emergency order At least 150 military police will patrol the capital until at least the end of November The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2025
Takeaways from Trump's federal law enforcement surge in DC as his emergency order is set to expire President Donald Trump's law enforcement surge in Washington, D The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2025
Two DC teens arrested in congressional intern's fatal shooting Two teenagers have been arrested on murder charges in the killing of a congressional intern who was struck by stray bullets during a shooting in the nation’s capital The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2025
As Trump continues show of force, DC takes the fight to Congress - Roll Call Local leaders push back as House Republicans tee up bills aimed at the District. But crafting a message won’t be easy. Roll Call · Sep 4, 2025
The Latest: New Polish president endorsed by Trump visits White House Poland’s new president is visiting the White House hoping to strengthen his relationship with President Donald Trump and make the case that the U.S. needs to maintain its strong military presence in his country The Independent UK · Sep 3, 2025
Washington DC mayor signs order to continue cooperation with federal police Muriel Bowser’s order sets rules for federal forces as locals stage protests, block indictments and demand home rule The Guardian - US · Sep 3, 2025
DC mayor orders ongoing coordination between city police and Trump’s troops beyond federal takeover Muriel Bowser issues order calling on local authorities to continue to support president’s forces beyond 30-day timeframe for emergency measures The Independent UK · Sep 3, 2025
Trump says DC is now ‘crime free.’ It had 400 reported incidents in the last week Trump began his so-called crime crackdown in D.C. on 11 August, sending National Guard and federal agents into the capital’s streets The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2025
Trump taps federal agents to tackle local policing. That's not always helpful, critics say Federal agents have used aggressive policing tactics in cities such as Washington and Los Angeles at President Donald Trump's direction The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2025
Border Czar Slams DC Mayor for Criticizing Masked ICE Agents: 'If She Had an Ounce of Integrity, She'd Be Thanking President Trump' President Trump's border czar Tom Homan pushed back Thursday against Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser after she criticized the use of masked Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in the city. Latin Times · Aug 28, 2025
In DC, a heated standoff between police, neighbors shows unease amid Trump's law enforcement surge A Washington, D The Independent UK · Aug 27, 2025
Trump administration takes control of Washington’s Union Station train hub Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says the move is ‘not a power play’ as Trump seeks greater sway over the US capital. Al Jazeera · Aug 27, 2025
Schools reopen in Washington with parents on edge over Trump's armed patrols Public schools have reopened in the nation’s capital with parents on edge over the presence of thousands of National Guard troops, some armed, and federal law enforcement officers The Independent UK · Aug 25, 2025
Chicago ‘will be next’: Trump teases troop expansion in Democrat-led cities Trump’s threat coincided with the announcement that military members in Washington, DC, would be armed during patrols. Al Jazeera · Aug 22, 2025
Roll Call · Aug 22, 2025 Trump to ask Congress for $2 billion to fix ‘hellhole’ D.C. - Roll Call President Trump on Friday said he intends to ask Congress for $2 billion to fund his vision for the District of Columbia.
The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2025 Trump to join Washington patrol while feds deploy checkpoints around city President Donald Trump is planning to join an evening patrol in the nation’s capital
We Got This Covered · Aug 21, 2025 Donald Trump accuses DC cops of cooking the books — launches probe into ‘fake crime numbers’ The mayor and police chief are expecting to be subpoenaed.
The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2025 Altos cargos de Casa Blanca hacen apariciones públicas con tropas mientras Washington observa tenso La ofensiva policial del presidente, Donald Trump, en Washington se amplió el miércoles y altos cargos de su gobierno visitaron a las tropas de la Guardia Nacional para apoyar un despliegue que ha hecho que partes de la capital de Estados Unidos parezcan territorio ocupado. La ira y la frustración…
Latin Times · Aug 19, 2025 Over 4 in 10 Arrests in D.C. Under Federal Takeover Are Undocumented Immigrants, White House Says Over 4 in 10 arrests in Washington, D.C. since federal law enforcement assumed greater authority in the city have targeted undocumented immigrants, according to figures released by the Trump Administration.
The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2025 Black mayors of cities Trump decries as 'lawless' tout significant declines in violent crimes Members of the African American Mayors Association started noticing last year declines in violent crime in their cities
The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2025 National Guard to carry weapons in D.C. as 400 additional troops brought in at Trump’s request The West Virginia National Guard will send up to 400 ‘skilled personnel’ to Washington, D.C. – as reports emerge that troops will be now carrying weapons
We Got This Covered · Aug 16, 2025 Donald Trump backs down from his ‘hostile takeover’ of D.C. but still keeps his thumb on doing what is ‘necessary’ The judge was going to issue a restraining order against the White House.
We Got This Covered · Aug 16, 2025 Donald Trump sued for threatening peace of last 3 decades and setting America on path of ‘devastating, irreparable harm’ Trump's new directive labeled as "greatest threat to law and order."
Reason · Aug 15, 2025 D.C. Showdown Plus: Showdown between mayor and attorney general, Zohran booed off Staten Island, and more...
The Guardian - US · Aug 15, 2025 Washington DC and White House agree to scale back Trump ‘takeover’ of city police US capital city’s law enforcement will remain under control of its chief, Pamela Smith