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Police Union Chairman blames DC crime problem on ‘bad legislation’ from city council

DC Police Union Chairman Greggory Pemberton laid the blame for the crime in Washington, D.C., on the “radical activists” on ...

DC Council rips Trump’s ‘manufactured intrusion on local authority’

The D.C. City Council condemned President Trump’s federalization of the city’s police force and plans to deploy the National ...
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What is the DC Home Rule Act that Trump used to ‘take control’ of Washington, D.C.?

This period may not exceed 30 days, unless both the House of Representatives and the Senate approve an extension ...
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How bad is DC’s crime? A look at trends amid federal takeover

With President Donald Trump enforcing a federal takeover of D.C., here’s an in-depth look at the city’s crime rates through the years.

DC city council member: Trump decision ‘dangerous escalation of power’

Washington, D.C., City Council member Charles Allen said President Trump’s decision to federalize his city’s police to ...

What is the Home Rule Act? Trump just invoked it to ‘rescue’ Washington, DC

I’m announcing a historic action to rescue our nation’s capital from crime, bloodshed, bedlam and squalor and worse,” Trump ...

DC city council limits tipped wage hikes

The municipality voted to cap the tipped wage at 75% of the city’s minimum wage, gutting a law passed by referendum in 2022 ...

DC Council chair defends crime-fighting efforts after Trump floats federal takeover of capital

The chairman of the Washington, D.C., Council said crime in the nation’s capital “is at the lowest rates we’ve seen in 30 ...