Trump's federal takeover of D.C. police sparks political controversy as Democrats call it overreach while White House defends crime reduction efforts.

The order cites data showing the nation’s capital “now has a higher violent crime, murder, and robbery rate than all 50 states,” with a homicide rate of 27.54 per 100,000 residents in 2024. It also ...

Trump takes control of DC police amid criticism of local crime prosecution and calls for repealing laws that restrict presidential appointment power over local judges ...