For D.C., Threats of a Federal Takeover Were Familiar. Now They Are a Reality.
- Posted on August 12, 2025
- United States Politics And Government
- By The New York Times
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For D.C., Threats of a Federal Takeover Were Familiar. Now They Are a Reality.
Federal law gives presidents the power to take over Washington’s police force after declaring an emergency, but Donald Trump is the first president to do so. continue reading...