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Trump sends 800 National Guard troops to crack down on DC crime. Here's what they'll do.

WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump deployed 800 National Guard troops to the streets of Washington, DC, a rare flex of his presidential authority over the military while a court mulls the legality of his prior order sending troops to Los Angeles.

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Trump declared federal control of DC police and deployed the National Guard. Here’s how he is able to do it

President Donald Trump said Monday he is placing Washington, DC’s, police department “under direct federal control” and deploying National Guard troops to the nation’s capital, citing a public safety emergency after an assault on a former government worker.

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Trump deploys National Guard to Washington DC as he pledges crime crackdown

The US president has declared a public safety emergency as he promises to tackle crime and homelessness in the nation's capital.

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Why is Trump sending US National Guard to Washington, DC?

President is deploying National Guard in response to what he calls a crime emergency, with 800 troops to be sent to DC.

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Trump's remarks on homelessness in DC spark concerns among homeless advocates

President Donald Trump vowed this week to rid Washington, D.C., of homeless encampments, though what those plans will look ...

List: What to do in the DC area this week and weekend, Aug. 11-17

Here's what to do this week in the Washington, D.C. area. Mix & Bloom bouquet and cocktail class: Second Monday of each month, La Cosecha in Northeast, $55 DC Public Library Punk Archive Rooftop Shows ...

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Trump live: White House promises to make DC the safest city in the world as the National Guard arrives

The president has placed the DC Metropolitan Police Department under direct federal control - but is already facing backlash for the move ...

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Trump’s DC police takeover was fueled by attack on former DOGE staffer and his own observations of homelessness, allies say

Trump has long focused on crime and cleanliness in DC and other cities, sparring periodically with Democratic mayors during ...

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Hegseth says DC National Guard will not be involved in law enforcement functions but he’ll ‘have their back’ if they need to ‘temporarily detain’ criminals

The president has direct control over DC’s National Guard, unlike every other unit, which is under the authority of state governors.

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Why isn’t D.C. a state? Trump’s takeover reignites calls for statehood.

Washingtonians pay federal taxes, but they have no votes in Congress and their local government has no control over the D.C. National Guard.

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