Sep 05 WATCH: U.S. Attorney Pirro holds briefing on 2 arrested in DC over killing of congressional intern By Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press Two teenagers were arrested Friday on murder charges in the killing of a congressional intern who was struck by stray bullets during a shooting in the nation's capital — a crime that President Donald Trump cited in announcing a law-enforcement surge in… Continue reading
Sep 02 WATCH: House Republicans praise federal takeover of DC, vow to overrule local city council By 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… Continue reading
Aug 29 4 things to know about cashless bail after Trump’s executive orders By Kenichi Serino Trump’s claims conflict with national crime data that shows violent crime has dropped consistently for the last several years, following a peak during and after the pandemic. A trend that happened in jurisdictions whether or not they were among the… Continue reading
Aug 27 WATCH: DC Mayor Bowser gives update on federal takeover of law enforcement in the district By Associated Press Bowser said the federal surge has helped in fewer gun crimes, fewer homicides and led to an extreme reduction in carjackings, but has also led to a “break in trust between, police and community, especially with new federal partners.”… Continue reading
Aug 27 WATCH: Duffy says department taking control of Union Station, extends Trump’s control of Washington By Darlene Superville, Associated Press Duffy made the announcement Wednesday as he joined Amtrak President Roger Harris at Union Station for the launch of a new high-speed train. Continue reading
Aug 26 Watch 4:46 Can Trump legally reinstate the death penalty in Washington, D.C.? By Lisa Desjardins, Doug Adams, Kyle Midura President Trump spent more than three hours touting what he sees as his administration's achievements at his cabinet meeting. He weighed in on topics from reinstating the death penalty for murder cases in Washington, D.C., to Health Secretary Kennedy's attempt… Continue watching
Aug 25 Watch 6:55 A look at D.C.’s unique history and why presidents can wield control of law enforcement By Deema Zein, Maea Lenei Buhre, Mike Fritz Some of the more than 2,000 National Guard troops on duty in Washington, D.C., are now armed, part of a crackdown that President Trump once again claimed was needed to help curb crime in the city. While he threatened similar… Continue watching
Aug 25 Trump wants to clear homeless encampments. Here’s what usually happens, according to experts By Hannah Grabenstein Clearing encampments is part of a wider push across the country by Democrats and Republican lawmakers alike to take drastic action to reduce homelessness, but experts say it's usually misguided. Continue reading
Aug 25 National Guard troops in Washington are now carrying firearms, including handguns and rifles By Jonathan J. Cooper, Leah Askarinam, Konstantin Toropin, Associated Press "I think Chicago will be our next," Trump told reporters at the White House on Friday, adding, "And then we'll help with New York."… Continue reading
Aug 21 WATCH: Trump speaks with police and troops patrolling Washington, DC By Chris Megerian, Jacquelyn Martin, Associated Press Trump has claimed that a crime crisis required his Republican administration’s intervention in the Democratic-led city this month, brushing aside statistics that showed the problem was already waning. Continue reading