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Trump Says He Can Federalize D.C. Indefinitely: 'We Can Do It Without Congress'

The president noted Wednesday that he's bypassed Congress before, and said local crime in the capital could constitute a national emergency if he said so.

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Trump Wants to Extend Federal Control Over Washington Police

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he would ask the Republican-controlled Congress to extend federal control of Washington's city police force beyond 30 days, escalating his campaign to exert presidential power over the nation's capital.

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Trump says he expects Congress to extend federal takeover of D.C. police

President Trump said the White House will seek "long-term extensions" from Congress to maintain federal control of the D.C. police as part of a push to crack down on crime.

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Republicans ready to support Trump's move to skirt Congress in DC crime crackdown

President Donald Trump wants to extend his takeover of the Washington, D.C., police, and some congressional Republicans are ...

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Jeffrey Epstein battle set to reignite in Congress

The Capitol Hill battle over Jeffrey Epstein is poised to heat up when Congress returns to Washington next month. While GOP ...

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Dem Tells MSNBC Hosts ‘Fascist Dictator’ Trump Is ‘Rolling Over’ Republicans in Congress

Rep. Dan Goldman (D-NY) told MSNBC hosts that President Donald Trump is a "fascist dictator" who is "rolling over" Republicans in Congress.

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Trump warns he may bypass Congress with national emergency to keep DC police control beyond 30 days

President Donald Trump says he may use national emergency powers to keep control of DC police beyond 30-day limit as part of ...

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Trump floats circumventing Congress to maintain control of DC police

But during his speech announcing the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees on Wednesday, Trump repeatedly floated circumventing ...

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Trump says he’ll ask Congress for ‘small amount of money’ to make D.C. safer

The president also suggested he might go around lawmakers to extend his control of the nation’s capital for longer than 30 ...

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Trick or Treat: Congress faces 'chamber of horrors' as government funding deadline looms

Republicans must stick together on spending packages while navigating Freedom Caucus demands and the mathematical reality of ...

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In amicus briefs, members of Congress argue that Habba appointment contradicts their legislative intent

In the high-stakes battle over whether or not acting U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey Alina Habba was properly ...

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Treasury Secretary Bessent calls for trading ban in Congress, amid similar effort in Congress

"People shouldn’t come to Washington to get rich, they should come to serve the American people," Treasury Secretary Scott ...

How Congress could enter the fight over D.C.

— Extend the police takeover: Under the 51-year-old federal law creating D.C.’s local government, Trump can seize control of ...

DC still waits for Congress to restore $1 billion in funding during crime crackdown

D.C. leaders said the city could do more to address public safety in the midst of the federal crime crackdown if House ...