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His announcement on Monday invoked a section of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act that grants him the power to temporarily seize control of the city’s police department.
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Announcement invoked section of District of Columbia Home Rule Act that grants him power to temporarily seize control of city's police department
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News Article
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{
    "law": "District of Columbia Home Rule Act",
    "event": "announcement"
}
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Law Politics Law Enforcement
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Created
February 15, 2026 at 6:39 PM (2 months ago)
Last Updated
February 15, 2026 at 6:39 PM (2 months ago)

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Live Updates: Trump Escalates Efforts to Take Control of Washington Police
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https://www.nytimes.com/live/2025/08/11/us/trump-news?campaign_id=60&emc=edit_na_20250811&instance_id=160313&nl=breaking-news&regi_id=122976029&segment_id=203677&user_id=b25c5730c89e0c73f75709d8f1254337

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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