US president has warned of a federal takeover of DC, citing violent incidents and the city’s crime problems.

Trump said he’ll ask for “long-term extensions” for his administration’s control of the Metropolitan Police Department.

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Section 740 of the DC Home Rule Act does have some limitations. The emergency control will expire in 30 days, unless the Senate and House enact into law a joint resolution to extend it.

Jeanine Pirro defends Trump's federalization of DC police as she takes on role of U.S. attorney, promising to make the capital safe and hold criminals accountable.

Trump said he was going to “look at” taking action in Chicago, New York and Los Angeles because of their crime rates when he announced his plans to take control of DC’s police department ...

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The president argued he did not need congressional approval to extend his control of the police in the nation’s capital.