By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-house-republicans-praise-federal-takeover-of-dc-vow-to-overrule-local-city-council Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH: House Republicans praise federal takeover of DC, vow to overrule local city council Politics Sep 2, 2025 5:05 PM EDT Members representing states ranging from North Dakota to South Carolina held a news conference in front of the Capitol on their first day back from recess to reiterate their concerns about crime in the capital while specifically giving credit to President Donald Trump. Watch the news conference in the video player above. “We are here today to talk about something Donald Trump promised during the campaign,” said Rep. Buddy Carter, who is running for Senate in Georgia. “He promised to make our nation safer and more prosperous.” WATCH: ‘We’re going in.’ Trump vows to send troops to Chicago over objections of local leaders He then introduced legislation called Make Our Streets Safe Again. “President Trump’s unyielding leadership and strength coupled with proper congressional oversight ensures that Washington D.C. will reclaim its rightful place,” said Rep. Harriet Hageman, who represents Wyoming. Two protesters who interrupted their remarks were apprehended by Capitol Police during the news conference. At the end of their remarks, the lawmakers were met with chants of “shame” by dozens of protesters. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
Members representing states ranging from North Dakota to South Carolina held a news conference in front of the Capitol on their first day back from recess to reiterate their concerns about crime in the capital while specifically giving credit to President Donald Trump. Watch the news conference in the video player above. “We are here today to talk about something Donald Trump promised during the campaign,” said Rep. Buddy Carter, who is running for Senate in Georgia. “He promised to make our nation safer and more prosperous.” WATCH: ‘We’re going in.’ Trump vows to send troops to Chicago over objections of local leaders He then introduced legislation called Make Our Streets Safe Again. “President Trump’s unyielding leadership and strength coupled with proper congressional oversight ensures that Washington D.C. will reclaim its rightful place,” said Rep. Harriet Hageman, who represents Wyoming. Two protesters who interrupted their remarks were apprehended by Capitol Police during the news conference. At the end of their remarks, the lawmakers were met with chants of “shame” by dozens of protesters. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now