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Violent crime in DC has fallen in 2024 and 2025

The president’s pledge to “Make DC Safe Again” comes despite figures showing crime is falling in Washington.

President Donald Trump will deploy the National Guard, take control of the police force, and assign FBI agents to fight street crime as he attempts another power grab in Washington, D.C. Despite crime falling in the nation’s capital,

Fact check: Violent crime in DC has fallen in 2024 and 2025 after a 2023 spike

President Donald Trump, justifying his temporary federal takeover of policing in the nation’s capital, claimed at a press conference Monday that the violent crime situation in Washington, DC, “is getting worse,

Watch live: Trump speaks after vowing to ‘stop violent crime’ in DC

President Trump is scheduled to speak Monday morning after signaling he was ramping up plans to address violence and crime in Washington, D.C.. “I’m going to make our Capital safer and more beautiful than it ever was before.

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Trump’s moves toward taking over Washington are unprecedented. Here’s what the law says

President Donald Trump took unprecedented steps toward federalizing Washington, D.C., saying it’s needed to fight crime even as city leaders pointed to data showing violence is down.

Can Trump take control of Washington to fight the city's crime?

U.S. President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to put Washington, D.C., under full federal control to reduce crime, even as city officials stressed crime is already falling.

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Trump exaggerates Washington, DC, crime while ordering police takeover and National Guard deployment

President Donald Trump said he is deploying 800 National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., and taking control of the Metropolitan Police Department.

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Washington D.C. Is More Dangerous Than Mexico City! Inside President Trump's Plan To Clean Up The Capitol | Will Cain Country

Sen. Markwayne Mullin joins Will Cain to break down President Trump's plan to fight crime in Washington, D.C. Plus, Will ...

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South Korean President Lee will travel to Washington for Aug. 25 meeting with Trump

South Korea’s new President Lee Jae Myung will travel to Washington later this month to meet with President Trump, Lee’s ...

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Why doesn't Washington have a governor like states do?

Washington is a district, not a state, so it doesn't have a governor. For most of it's history it didn't have control over ...

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For Trump, Cities Like Washington Are Real Estate in Need of Fixing Up

It’s a natural instinct as a real estate person,” he said in announcing his federal takeover of the capital’s police, despite ...

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Trump’s Washington police takeover echoes history of racist narratives about urban crime

President Trump has taken control of the District of Columbia’s law enforcement and ordered National Guard troops to deploy ...

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President Trump references slain UMass Congressional intern while announcing D.C. crime crackdown

While announcing that he is deploying members of the National Guard to Washington, D.C. and that the federal government has ...

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President, mayor, police chief, social worker. Trump is a man of many hats

With a move to take over law enforcement in Washington, D.C., Trump also vows to clear away the homeless and pave the potholes.

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The Latest: President Trump promises new steps to tackle homelessness and crime in Washington

President Donald Trump is promising to announce new steps to tackle homelessness and crime in Washington just days after ...

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