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WATCH: National Guard humvees, roughly 30 troops stand guard outside DC's Union Station amid police takeover
National Guard troops scaled up their presence in D.C. Thursday, with several stationed around the National Mall, at Union Station, on the subway, and other places.
In Washington police takeover, federal agents and National Guard take on new tasks
Federal agents who typically investigate drug lords, weapons traffickers, or cyber criminals have fanned out across the nation’s capital. Here's what they're doing in D.C.
Videos of Trump DC takeover show masked, non ID’d agents despite claims from police chief
Footage of federal agents during Trump’s police surge being non-identifiable by their agency contradicts DC police chief Pamela Smith’s claims
Trump says he wants a long-term takeover of D.C. police
President Trump said he wants long-term extensions of his takeover of the Washington, D.C., police force. His control of the city's law enforcement will only last for 30 days unless Congress steps in.
National Guard sighted in D.C. following Trump’s police takeover
A demonstrator hands out signs demanding D.C. statehood during a protest in the District last year. (Astrid Riecken/For The Washington Post) This live coverage has ended. The D.C. National Guard has deployed in D.
See DC residents rally against Trump’s takeover of city police
Residents of Washington, D.C. rally against President Donald Trump's takeover of city police and use of federal law enforcement.
More Than 100 Arrested Since Trump’s D.C. Takeover
Trump’s federal intervention in the nation’s capital represents an unusual assertion of presidential authority.
As Guard deploys, Trump to seek 'long-term' federal control of DC police
'Police state': Trump's takeover of DC angers residents, sparks backlash
President Trump has federalized the D.C. police, deploying the National Guard along with other federal agencies under the false pretense of fighting crime in the city. MSNBC’s Jason Johnson reports and is joined by Reverend Al Sharpton and Alencia Johnson,
Trump floats taking over D.C. police for more than a month
President Trump said on Wednesday he plans to extend the federalization of police in D.C. beyond the initially set 30 days. Why it matters: Trump is looking for congressional permission to continue cementing control over law enforcement in the District,

It's a 'Big Brother' Takeover! Meet the Full Cast of 'The Amazing Race 38'

For the first time ever, the Emmy-winning CBS reality series will feature a cast entirely of former 'Big Brother' houseguests ...

Dozens arrested in Washington as Trump's law enforcement takeover takes root

The White House has revealed 45 arrests were made in Washington, DC on Wednesday night as more than 1,650 law enforcement ...

Schumer gives profanity-laced response to whether Dems will help extend DC police takeover

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer vowed Democrats will fight "tooth and nail" against President Donald Trump's request to ...
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Trump’s D.C. takeover escalates with surge in arrests and homeless encampments cleared

The Trump administration’s federal takeover of Washington, D.C. is escalating with arrests at high-profile locations and ...

Bondi names DEA head as DC’s ’emergency police commissioner,’ granting him powers of police chief amid takeover

Bondi names DEA head as DC’s ’emergency police commissioner,’ granting him powers of police chief amid takeover.
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‘Fight the Trump Takeover’ protests set to rock 20 states this weekend

Donald Trump has only expanded his executive powers. But the Americans who oppose him are not letting up either.

Mother with cerebral palsy struggles to hire aides after private equity takeover

In the hands of financiers, a New York Medicaid program that lets disabled and elderly participants live at home is under ...

D.C. clergy slam federal takeover: 'Fear is not a strategy for safety'

A group of religious leaders in Washington, D.C. is criticizing President Donald Trump's federal takeover of the District's police force, saying his rhetoric is dehumanizing and counterproductive.