Trump says he will deploy US National Guard in Washington, DC Despite dropping crime rate, Trump paints image of dire violence in invoking controversial Home Rule Act. Al Jazeera · Aug 11, 2025
Trump seizes control of Washington DC police and deploys national guard President claims US capital ‘overtaken by violent gangs and bloodthirsty criminals … and homeless people’ The Guardian - US · Aug 11, 2025
Big Balls Attacked Plus: Cuomo attacks rent stabilization, marijuana might be reclassified as Schedule III, and more... Reason · Aug 11, 2025
Trump takes over MPD, claiming crime in District of Columbia is ‘out of control’ - Roll Call President Trump said he would take over Washington, D.C.’s police force and deploy National Guard troops to fight crime and car thefts. Roll Call · Aug 11, 2025
Fox News pundit contradicts Trump’s claims that ‘crime is out of control’ in the nation’s capital Former homicide detective Ted Williams refutes president’s claims: ‘I take exception to that’ The Independent UK · Aug 11, 2025
DC news: Trump says use of National Guard will serve as ‘beacon’ for NYC and LA in meandering Kennedy Center speech President Donald Trump is set to host the Kennedy Center Honors in December The Independent UK · Aug 11, 2025
Trump Says Washington's Homeless Should 'Be Prepared' To Move Out Immediately: 'There Will Be No Mr. Nice Guy' President Donald Trump on Sunday pledged to remove homeless people from Washington, D.C., and put criminals "in jail," escalating a public safety push that city leaders say overstates current crime levels. Benzinga · Aug 11, 2025
FBI sending 120 agents into DC streets as Trump targets carjacking and crime in capital As DC is not a state, federal authorities can exert more control over the city even as residents and local elected leaders protest The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2025
Trump orders homeless people he passed en route to golf course to leave Washington DC President demands unhoused residents leave US capital or face eviction and vowed to use officers to make arrests The Guardian - US · Aug 10, 2025
As federal takeover threats loom, the city of Washington waits for the White House to make its move President Donald Trump's promised law enforcement surge in Washington, D The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2025
Trump orders seven-day crackdown in Washington DC citing ‘violent crime’ President mobilizes officers after attack on ex-Doge staffer despite city’s violent crime hitting 30-year low in 2024 The Guardian - US · Aug 8, 2025
The Latest: Trump orders federal law enforcers onto streets of Washington, DC With President Donald Trump suggesting a federal takeover of the nation's capital city, the White House says there will be an increased presence of federal law enforcement on the streets of Washington, D The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2025
Trump says he will meet Vladimir Putin in Alaska next Friday – as it happened President posts on Truth Social meeting with Russian counterpart will take place in Alaska The Guardian - US · Aug 8, 2025
Trump orders increased federal law enforcement presence in Washington to 'make DC safe again' The White House has announced an increased federal law enforcement presence in Washington, D The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2025
The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2025 Trump orders federal law enforcement to patrol DC after Stephen Miller claims crime in capital ‘more violent than Baghdad’ Trump has been threatening to federalize the capital all week following an attack on a former Department of Government Efficiency staffer
The Independent UK · Aug 7, 2025 Jeanine Pirro has a new recruitment strategy for her DC attorney office: Hire Fox News viewers The former co-host of The Five returned to her old network to bemoan the skeletal nature of her office, before making a plea for people to get in contact with their resumes
Al Jazeera · Aug 7, 2025 Can Donald Trump take federal control of Washington, DC? US president has warned of a federal takeover of DC, citing violent incidents and the city’s crime problems.
Benzinga · Aug 7, 2025 Two Teens Arrested After Brutal Attack On Trump's Ex-DOGE Staffer, Charged With Carjacking A violent attempted carjacking in Washington, D.C., has reignited national debate over juvenile crime laws after a former Trump administration staffer was severely beaten while defending a woman.
The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2025 Trump says National Guard coming to DC ‘very quickly’ after teens beat ‘handsome’ ex-DOGE staffer known as ‘Big Balls’ The president said he was going to call Edward Coristine to check on him following claims he was beaten by a group of teenagers
The Guardian - US · Aug 6, 2025 Trump threatens to ‘federalize’ DC after attack on Doge staffer US president cites youth crime in call to strip the capital of local rule, despite declining violence and local opposition
We Got This Covered · Aug 6, 2025 ‘We will have no choice’: Trump threatens federal takeover of D.C. over youth crime Perhaps its time for Trump to reconsider his educational policies.
The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2025 Trump claims DC crime ‘out of control’ as former DOGE staffer attacked IN FULL
Benzinga · Aug 6, 2025 Elon Musk Backs Trump's Latest Call To 'Federalize' Washington DC After 19 Year Old Ex-DOGE Staffer 'Severely' Attacked Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla Inc., took to X to demand the federalization of Washington D.C. following an attack on a former-DOGE team member.
The Guardian - US · Aug 6, 2025 ICC arrest warrant for Putin limits where Trump summit could take place – as it happened White House says president plans to discuss Ukraine war with Russian counterpart, indicted for war crimes in 2023
International Business Times UK · Aug 6, 2025 Why is Edward Coristine Called 'Big Balls'? Ex-DOGE Member Attacked by Teen Mob—Trump Responds Former DOGE operative Edward 'Big Balls' Coristine was beaten during an attempted carjacking in Washington, D.C., a hero's act that prompted Elon Musk and Donald Trump to demand federal intervention.