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F.B.I. agents on such assignments are often used to provide additional security on the street.
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F.B.I. agents on such assignments are often used to provide additional security on street
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- February 15, 2026 at 5:39 PM (6 months ago)
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- February 15, 2026 at 5:39 PM (6 months ago)
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The Trump administration plans to temporarily reassign 120 F.B.I. agents in Washington to nighttime patrol duties as part of President Trump’s crackdown on the city’s street crime. The move follows Trump's claims of spiraling crime, despite statistics showing a decrease in violent crime.
President Trump announced a temporary federal takeover of the Washington, D.C., police department and deployed National Guard troops, citing concerns about crime. Local officials criticized the move, while the police union expressed support. The action is expected to last 30 days.
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