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As National Guard troops arrive, uncertainty over command of D.C. police - The Washington Post
As National Guard troops arrive, uncertainty over command of D.C. police The Washington Post
Published on 13 August 2025 | 1:52 pm
DC takeover latest: Trump deploys National Guard to Washington DC as mayor attacks ‘authoritarian push’ - The Independent
DC takeover latest: Trump deploys National Guard to Washington DC as mayor attacks ‘authoritarian push’ The Independent
Published on 13 August 2025 | 1:25 pm
Why is the National Guard in D.C., and what are troops allowed to do? - The Washington Post
Why is the National Guard in D.C., and what are troops allowed to do? The Washington Post
Published on 13 August 2025 | 1:11 pm
What is redshirting? The controversy for parents' rights causes stir in Washington, DC - USA Today
What is redshirting? The controversy for parents' rights causes stir in Washington, DC USA Today
Published on 13 August 2025 | 1:07 pm
National Guard arrives on streets of Washington DC despite 'historic' lows in crime - Sky News
National Guard arrives on streets of Washington DC despite 'historic' lows in crime Sky News
Published on 13 August 2025 | 12:26 pm
Trump’s D.C. Crackdown Plan Begins to Take Shape as National Guard Deploys - The New York Times
Trump’s D.C. Crackdown Plan Begins to Take Shape as National Guard Deploys The New York Times
Published on 13 August 2025 | 12:05 pm
‘Radical’ DC officials treated officers ‘like crap,’ police leader says – 7 attacks that led to Trump takeover - Fox News
Published on 13 August 2025 | 12:00 pm
National Guard troops appear in Washington DC as mayor rejects Trump's 'authoritarian push' - BBC
National Guard troops appear in Washington DC as mayor rejects Trump's 'authoritarian push' BBC
Published on 13 August 2025 | 11:59 am
Homeless people in DC have 2 choices as Trump admin cracks down - Fox News
Homeless people in DC have 2 choices as Trump admin cracks down Fox News
Published on 13 August 2025 | 11:32 am
National Guard troops deployed in D.C. and Dems make redistricting a core issue: Morning Rundown - NBC News
National Guard troops deployed in D.C. and Dems make redistricting a core issue: Morning Rundown NBC News
Published on 13 August 2025 | 11:17 am
Weather Forecast and Conditions for Washington, DC - The Weather Channel | Weather.com - The Weather Channel
Weather Forecast and Conditions for Washington, DC - The Weather Channel | Weather.com The Weather Channel
Published on 13 August 2025 | 10:27 am
White House touts arrests amid Trump’s takeover of Washington, DC - NewsNation
White House touts arrests amid Trump’s takeover of Washington, DC NewsNation
Published on 13 August 2025 | 9:43 am
From joggers to tourists, DC residents voice alarm over National Guard patrols - WTOP
From joggers to tourists, DC residents voice alarm over National Guard patrols WTOP
Published on 13 August 2025 | 9:13 am
As Democrats slam Trump's D.C. crackdown, Mayor Bowser walks a fine line - NBC News
As Democrats slam Trump's D.C. crackdown, Mayor Bowser walks a fine line NBC News
Published on 13 August 2025 | 9:00 am
Advocates fear Trump's crackdown in D.C. will put many homeless people behind bars - NPR
Advocates fear Trump's crackdown in D.C. will put many homeless people behind bars NPR
Published on 13 August 2025 | 9:00 am
DC Mayor Bowser changes her tone on Trump as crackdown ramps up - CNN
DC Mayor Bowser changes her tone on Trump as crackdown ramps up CNN
Published on 13 August 2025 | 9:00 am
"Unheard of and ominous": Trump's D.C. homelessness crackdown perplexes advocates - Axios
"Unheard of and ominous": Trump's D.C. homelessness crackdown perplexes advocates Axios
Published on 13 August 2025 | 8:36 am
FBI and DEA agents patrol Washington, DC - CNN
FBI and DEA agents patrol Washington, DC CNN
Published on 13 August 2025 | 8:06 am
FBI and DEA agents patrol Washington, DC - CNN
FBI and DEA agents patrol Washington, DC CNN
Published on 13 August 2025 | 7:32 am
National Guard takes to the streets of DC in support of Trump’s crime crackdown: ‘Reporting for duty’ - New York Post
National Guard takes to the streets of DC in support of Trump’s crime crackdown: ‘Reporting for duty’ New York Post
Published on 13 August 2025 | 4:49 am
National guard arrives in Washington DC – in pictures - The Guardian
National guard arrives in Washington DC – in pictures The Guardian
Published on 13 August 2025 | 3:32 am
August 12, 2025: National Guard appears in DC after Trump surges federal authorities - CNN
August 12, 2025: National Guard appears in DC after Trump surges federal authorities CNN
Published on 13 August 2025 | 3:21 am
National Guard troops arrive in DC under Trump's order to fight crime, reduce homelessness - USA Today
National Guard troops arrive in DC under Trump's order to fight crime, reduce homelessness USA Today
Published on 13 August 2025 | 3:11 am
Elon Musk's Grok Calls Donald Trump "Most Notorious Criminal" In Washington DC - NDTV
Elon Musk's Grok Calls Donald Trump "Most Notorious Criminal" In Washington DC NDTV
Published on 13 August 2025 | 3:08 am
National Guard deployed in Washington, D.C., in anti-crime push - NBC News
National Guard deployed in Washington, D.C., in anti-crime push NBC News
Published on 13 August 2025 | 2:47 am
National Guard troops told to maintain presence near National Mall as part of Trump’s anti-crime mission - ABC News
Published on 13 August 2025 | 2:37 am
Bowser re-ups call for statehood amid Trump DC crackdown - The Hill
Bowser re-ups call for statehood amid Trump DC crackdown The Hill
Published on 13 August 2025 | 2:09 am
Fact-Checking Trump’s False and Misleading Claims About Crime in D.C. - The New York Times
Fact-Checking Trump’s False and Misleading Claims About Crime in D.C. The New York Times
Published on 13 August 2025 | 1:31 am
Trump’s takeover of Washington law enforcement begins as National Guard troops arrive - AP News
Trump’s takeover of Washington law enforcement begins as National Guard troops arrive AP News
Published on 13 August 2025 | 1:13 am
Gov. Moore: ‘I will not authorize’ National Guard forces in Maryland - CNN
Gov. Moore: ‘I will not authorize’ National Guard forces in Maryland CNN
Published on 13 August 2025 | 1:06 am
National Guard troops spotted in Washington DC as Trump launches crackdown on street crime - Fox News
National Guard troops spotted in Washington DC as Trump launches crackdown on street crime Fox News
Published on 13 August 2025 | 1:05 am
Trump news at a glance: national guard gathers in DC as president mulls expanding their role across US - The Guardian
Trump news at a glance: national guard gathers in DC as president mulls expanding their role across US The Guardian
Published on 13 August 2025 | 12:28 am
Trump's takeover of Washington, D.C. is only the beginning - MSNBC News
Trump's takeover of Washington, D.C. is only the beginning MSNBC News
Published on 13 August 2025 | 12:18 am
Trump's DC public safety sweep results in 23 arrests including murder suspect on opening day - Fox News
Trump's DC public safety sweep results in 23 arrests including murder suspect on opening day Fox News
Published on 13 August 2025 | 12:14 am
Crime in DC: What do the figures say and how safe do people feel? - BBC
Crime in DC: What do the figures say and how safe do people feel? BBC
Published on 12 August 2025 | 11:18 pm
Trump Distorts Violent Crime Statistics in Ordering Takeover and Troops to D.C. - FactCheck.org
Trump Distorts Violent Crime Statistics in Ordering Takeover and Troops to D.C. FactCheck.org
Published on 12 August 2025 | 11:05 pm
News Wrap: National Guard soldiers arrive on streets of Washington, D.C. - PBS
News Wrap: National Guard soldiers arrive on streets of Washington, D.C. PBS
Published on 12 August 2025 | 10:50 pm
Hours after Trump seized DC police force, a man was gunned down in Logan Circle - ABC News
Hours after Trump seized DC police force, a man was gunned down in Logan Circle ABC News
Published on 12 August 2025 | 10:07 pm
Trump said D.C. homeless people would have 'places to stay.' The White House pointed to shelters or jail. - NBC News
Published on 12 August 2025 | 9:24 pm
What the National Guard and federal law enforcement can and can't do in D.C. - CBS News
What the National Guard and federal law enforcement can and can't do in D.C. CBS News
Published on 12 August 2025 | 9:16 pm
'He's been explicit': Black leaders say Trump is going after blue cities for a reason - Politico
'He's been explicit': Black leaders say Trump is going after blue cities for a reason Politico
Published on 12 August 2025 | 8:50 pm
Trump Says D.C. Is a Crime-Ridden Mess. Here Are the Facts - Time Magazine
Trump Says D.C. Is a Crime-Ridden Mess. Here Are the Facts Time Magazine
Published on 12 August 2025 | 8:49 pm
Trump claims Washington’s murder rate is higher than Bogotá or Mexico City. Here’s what the stats from those countries say - CNN
Published on 12 August 2025 | 8:29 pm
The scene in D.C. as National Guard troops arrive to report for duty - USA Today
The scene in D.C. as National Guard troops arrive to report for duty USA Today
Published on 12 August 2025 | 8:28 pm
DC police union head tells why he doubts city crime statistics - NBC4 Washington
DC police union head tells why he doubts city crime statistics NBC4 Washington
Published on 12 August 2025 | 8:26 pm
Opinion | D.C. has a real crime problem. Federal control won’t solve it. - The Washington Post
Opinion | D.C. has a real crime problem. Federal control won’t solve it. The Washington Post
Published on 12 August 2025 | 7:45 pm
What to expect under Trump's federal takeover of D.C. - Axios
What to expect under Trump's federal takeover of D.C. Axios
Published on 12 August 2025 | 7:38 pm
'Violent gangs and bloodthirsty criminals': Is crime on the rise in Washington DC? - Australian Broadcasting Corporation
'Violent gangs and bloodthirsty criminals': Is crime on the rise in Washington DC? Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Published on 12 August 2025 | 7:30 pm
Trump's Washington D.C. national guard plan ignores FBI crime data - MSNBC News
Trump's Washington D.C. national guard plan ignores FBI crime data MSNBC News
Published on 12 August 2025 | 7:09 pm
Benny Johnson on Washington, DC: "Entire neighborhoods, probably, need to be emptied, need to be bulldozed" - Media Matters for America
Benny Johnson on Washington, DC: "Entire neighborhoods, probably, need to be emptied, need to be bulldozed" Media Matters for America
Published on 12 August 2025 | 6:44 pm
Trump deploys US National Guard to DC amid crime emergency claims - Al Jazeera
Trump deploys US National Guard to DC amid crime emergency claims Al Jazeera
Published on 12 August 2025 | 6:22 pm
Trump’s military takeover of Washington DC is a sheer demonstration of power | Moira Dongan - The Guardian
Trump’s military takeover of Washington DC is a sheer demonstration of power | Moira Dongan The Guardian
Published on 12 August 2025 | 5:02 pm
D.C. has been under tighter federal control before. Here's what it looked like - NPR
D.C. has been under tighter federal control before. Here's what it looked like NPR
Published on 12 August 2025 | 4:55 pm
National Guard troops arrive on D.C. streets to execute Trump's anti-crime order - NBC News
National Guard troops arrive on D.C. streets to execute Trump's anti-crime order NBC News
Published on 12 August 2025 | 4:25 pm
Fact-checking Trump’s claims about homicides in D.C. - PBS
Fact-checking Trump’s claims about homicides in D.C. PBS
Published on 12 August 2025 | 3:42 pm
Trump's takeover 'out of touch' with facts on the ground, says D.C. attorney general - NPR
Trump's takeover 'out of touch' with facts on the ground, says D.C. attorney general NPR
Published on 12 August 2025 | 3:34 pm
Man killed in shooting in Northwest DC - NBC4 Washington
Man killed in shooting in Northwest DC NBC4 Washington
Published on 12 August 2025 | 3:33 pm
Trump’s rhetoric about DC echoes a history of racist narratives about urban crime - AP News
Trump’s rhetoric about DC echoes a history of racist narratives about urban crime AP News
Published on 12 August 2025 | 3:30 pm
Fact-checking Trump’s claim that crime in Washington is ‘out of control’ - Al Jazeera
Fact-checking Trump’s claim that crime in Washington is ‘out of control’ Al Jazeera
Published on 12 August 2025 | 3:11 pm
Trump's Washington, DC, Takeover Begins as National Guard Troops Arrive - Military.com
Trump's Washington, DC, Takeover Begins as National Guard Troops Arrive Military.com
Published on 12 August 2025 | 2:38 pm
National guard begins deploying on DC streets after Trump police takeover - The Guardian
National guard begins deploying on DC streets after Trump police takeover The Guardian
Published on 12 August 2025 | 2:37 pm
National Guard troops in DC, White House touts arrests on 1st day of takeover - NBC4 Washington
National Guard troops in DC, White House touts arrests on 1st day of takeover NBC4 Washington
Published on 12 August 2025 | 1:51 pm
Trump deploys National Guard to Washington DC and pledges crime crackdown - BBC
Trump deploys National Guard to Washington DC and pledges crime crackdown BBC
Published on 12 August 2025 | 11:01 am
DC national guard will start deploying on streets of Washington DC, says White House – as it happened - The Guardian
DC national guard will start deploying on streets of Washington DC, says White House – as it happened The Guardian
Published on 12 August 2025 | 9:37 am
Trump's Washington, D.C., takeover targets a host of groups, many of them vulnerable - NPR
Trump's Washington, D.C., takeover targets a host of groups, many of them vulnerable NPR
Published on 12 August 2025 | 9:00 am
Trump’s Washington, DC, crackdown is a political stunt. But it could take a much darker turn - CNN
Trump’s Washington, DC, crackdown is a political stunt. But it could take a much darker turn CNN
Published on 12 August 2025 | 4:00 am
‘Red meat to throw to his base’: DC residents on Trump’s police takeover - The Guardian
‘Red meat to throw to his base’: DC residents on Trump’s police takeover The Guardian
Published on 12 August 2025 | 3:51 am
Why is Trump sending US National Guard to Washington, DC? - Al Jazeera
Why is Trump sending US National Guard to Washington, DC? Al Jazeera
Published on 12 August 2025 | 3:28 am
Trump takes over DC police in extraordinary move, deploys National Guard in capital - Reuters
Trump takes over DC police in extraordinary move, deploys National Guard in capital Reuters
Published on 12 August 2025 | 1:59 am
Trump Says He'll Take Control of D.C. Police Department and Deploy National Guard: Live Updates - The New York Times
Trump Says He'll Take Control of D.C. Police Department and Deploy National Guard: Live Updates The New York Times
Published on 12 August 2025 | 1:44 am
FACT FOCUS: Trump exaggerates, misstates facts on Washington crime - AP News
FACT FOCUS: Trump exaggerates, misstates facts on Washington crime AP News
Published on 12 August 2025 | 12:17 am
‘Hyperbolic and false’: Trump’s portrayal of crime in Washington DC has little to do with facts - The Guardian
‘Hyperbolic and false’: Trump’s portrayal of crime in Washington DC has little to do with facts The Guardian
Published on 11 August 2025 | 11:02 pm
Is crime in Washington really out of control as Trump claims? - BBC
Is crime in Washington really out of control as Trump claims? BBC
Published on 11 August 2025 | 10:23 pm
Trump says he's placing Washington police under federal control and activating the National Guard - AP News
Trump says he's placing Washington police under federal control and activating the National Guard AP News
Published on 11 August 2025 | 10:05 pm
D.C. Faces Federal Takeover: What It Means for Black Communities - Capital B News
D.C. Faces Federal Takeover: What It Means for Black Communities Capital B News
Published on 11 August 2025 | 9:30 pm
Trump's D.C. crime claims don't match the data - Axios
Trump's D.C. crime claims don't match the data Axios
Published on 11 August 2025 | 9:25 pm
US: Military Deployment in Washington, DC Unwarranted, Dangerous - Human Rights Watch
US: Military Deployment in Washington, DC Unwarranted, Dangerous Human Rights Watch
Published on 11 August 2025 | 9:00 pm
Trump announces National Guard deployment in Washington, DC - DW
Trump announces National Guard deployment in Washington, DC DW
Published on 11 August 2025 | 8:48 pm
‘This Will Go Further’: Trump Puts D.C. Police Under His Control and Deploys National Guard - Time Magazine
‘This Will Go Further’: Trump Puts D.C. Police Under His Control and Deploys National Guard Time Magazine
Published on 11 August 2025 | 8:39 pm
WATCH: D.C. mayor Bowser calls Trump takeover of DC police ‘unsettling’ - PBS
WATCH: D.C. mayor Bowser calls Trump takeover of DC police ‘unsettling’ PBS
Published on 11 August 2025 | 8:09 pm
Washington, DC, Is Under a State of Siege - The Nation
Washington, DC, Is Under a State of Siege The Nation
Published on 11 August 2025 | 6:31 pm
FACT: Yes, D.C. Crime Is Out of Control - The White House (.gov)
FACT: Yes, D.C. Crime Is Out of Control The White House (.gov)
Published on 11 August 2025 | 6:16 pm
Trump to deploy National Guard to D.C. and federalize city police - Axios
Trump to deploy National Guard to D.C. and federalize city police Axios
Published on 11 August 2025 | 6:00 pm
It’s “Liberation Day” in Washington, D.C. - The White House (.gov)
It’s “Liberation Day” in Washington, D.C. The White House (.gov)
Published on 11 August 2025 | 5:27 pm
Trump orders homeless people he passed en route to golf course to leave Washington DC - The Guardian
Trump orders homeless people he passed en route to golf course to leave Washington DC The Guardian
Published on 11 August 2025 | 5:15 pm
Ranking Member Jamie Raskin’s Statement on President Trump’s Unprecedented Takeover of Local Police in Washington, D.C. - U.S. House Judiciary Committee Democrats | (.gov)
Ranking Member Jamie Raskin’s Statement on President Trump’s Unprecedented Takeover of Local Police in Washington, D.C. U.S. House Judiciary Committee Democrats | (.gov)
Published on 11 August 2025 | 4:10 pm
Trump says he will deploy US National Guard in Washington, DC - Al Jazeera
Trump says he will deploy US National Guard in Washington, DC Al Jazeera
Published on 11 August 2025 | 3:33 pm
RESTORING LAW AND ORDER IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA - The White House (.gov)
RESTORING LAW AND ORDER IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA The White House (.gov)
Published on 11 August 2025 | 3:23 pm
DECLARING A CRIME EMERGENCY IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA - The White House (.gov)
DECLARING A CRIME EMERGENCY IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA The White House (.gov)
Published on 11 August 2025 | 3:20 pm
Why doesn't Washington have a governor like states do? - USA Today
Why doesn't Washington have a governor like states do? USA Today
Published on 11 August 2025 | 3:16 pm
Trump seizes control of Washington DC police and deploys national guard - The Guardian
Trump seizes control of Washington DC police and deploys national guard The Guardian
Published on 11 August 2025 | 1:51 pm
Trump puts Washington, DC, police under federal control, deploys National Guard - CNBC
Trump puts Washington, DC, police under federal control, deploys National Guard CNBC
Published on 11 August 2025 | 1:27 pm
Trump federalizes DC police, National Guard troops expected on Tuesday - NBC4 Washington
Trump federalizes DC police, National Guard troops expected on Tuesday NBC4 Washington
Published on 11 August 2025 | 12:39 pm
Trump vows to crack down on D.C. crime. And, Putin-Trump meeting to discuss end of war - NPR
Trump vows to crack down on D.C. crime. And, Putin-Trump meeting to discuss end of war NPR
Published on 11 August 2025 | 11:33 am
Trump demands homeless people 'immediately' move out of Washington DC - BBC
Trump demands homeless people 'immediately' move out of Washington DC BBC
Published on 11 August 2025 | 8:56 am
Trump zeroes in on federal takeover of DC as FBI patrols streets - CNN
Trump zeroes in on federal takeover of DC as FBI patrols streets CNN
Published on 11 August 2025 | 8:00 am
Trump asserts control of Washington, D.C., police, will deploy National Guard in nation's capital - NPR
Trump asserts control of Washington, D.C., police, will deploy National Guard in nation's capital NPR
Published on 11 August 2025 | 4:01 am
US military preparing for National Guard activation in Washington D.C., officials say - Reuters
US military preparing for National Guard activation in Washington D.C., officials say Reuters
Published on 11 August 2025 | 1:16 am
Trump pledges to move homeless people in Washington, DC ‘far’ from the city - Al Jazeera
Trump pledges to move homeless people in Washington, DC ‘far’ from the city Al Jazeera
Published on 10 August 2025 | 9:47 pm
‘We are not experiencing spikes in crime’ DC’s Mayor refutes President Trump’s claims - MSNBC News
‘We are not experiencing spikes in crime’ DC’s Mayor refutes President Trump’s claims MSNBC News
Published on 10 August 2025 | 1:45 pm