Trump said he’ll ask for “long-term extensions” for his administration’s control of the Metropolitan Police Department.

What to know about DC Home Rule Act as Trump puts DC police under federal control The control expires in 30 days, unless the Senate and House back an extension.

Jeanine Pirro defends Trump's federalization of DC police as she takes on role of U.S. attorney, promising to make the capital safe and hold criminals accountable.

Trump said he was going to “look at” taking action in Chicago, New York and Los Angeles because of their crime rates when he announced his plans to take control of DC’s police department ...

In her order, DC Police Chief Pamela A. Smith said, “members may assist federal immigration enforcement agencies," including in traffic stops.

President Donald Trump says he may use national emergency powers to keep control of DC police beyond 30-day limit as part of crime crackdown that has led to over 100 arrests.

President Donald Trump’s federal takeover of the D.C. police has led to more checkpoints, more arrests and more confrontations with protesters unhappy about the increased federal law enforcement ...

Police Here's how Trump can take control of DC's police department In plain terms, Section 740 is a federal override switch for DC policing.

Trump announced a historic escalation of law enforcement in DC on Monday, deploying both the National Guard to patrol the streets and placing the city's police department under federal control.

The racist history that explains Trump’s federal takeover of DC police.

Live updates: Trump to seize control of DC police; Bowser calls move ‘unsettling’ by TheHill.com - 08/11/25 4:52 PM ET Listen to audio version of this article Advertisement ...