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DC Democrat challenges long-serving House delegate amid age concerns

Council member Robert White says ‘we need our strongest fighters’ as he bids to take on Eleanor Holmes Norton, 88

The Guardian - US

DC mayor defends her crime policies to a House committee, as federal law enforcement surge continues

The Independent UK

‘Never felt safer’: Republicans grill DC officials on crime - Roll Call

“When I was last here, I explained how we would drive down those trends, and it is working,” Mayor Muriel Bowser told a House panel Thursday.

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Trump Threatens Another Federal Takeover of D.C. While Planning Memphis Crackdown

Trump’s emergency order in the nation’s capital expired last week, but he has already rolled out a plan to crack down on crime in Memphis.

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‘Don’t worry, I am with you’: Donald Trump promises D.C. that he will ‘Federalize’ the city again after it refuses to work with ICE

DC may get another military occupation.

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Trump threatens to take over DC police again over immigration enforcement

President Donald Trump has threatened to federalize Washington, D

The Independent UK

Trump threatens national emergency to force Washington DC police cooperation

Mayor halted support for immigration enforcement after president’s 30-day police takeover ended

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Trump claims crime will ‘roar back’ if DC resists immigration raids

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Trump threatens to declare national emergency in Washington DC if mayor doesn’t back ICE raids

The president lashed out at D.C. mayor Muriel Bowser after his 30 day takeover expired

The Independent UK

Senate confirms Stephen Miran for seat on Federal Reserve board as Trump’s bid to oust Lisa Cook foiled by court - as it happened

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Memphis mayor says he got confirmation National Guard would be deployed from Trump's TV comments

The Memphis mayor says President Donald Trump’s TV announcement was the first hard confirmation he received that Trump would send in the National Guard to address crime

The Independent UK

‘She doesn’t have the power to stop him’: DC mayor walks a tightrope with Trump

As the federal takeover of DC police ends, Muriel Bowser is balancing leftwing pressure with a rightwing president

The Guardian - US

The Latest: Trump marks 9/11 anniversary at the Pentagon

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump are marking 24 years since the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks at a service at the Pentagon

The Independent UK

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

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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

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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

Roll Call

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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

Latin Times

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.

The Independent UK

In DC, a heated standoff between police, neighbors shows unease amid Trump's law enforcement surge

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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.

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