Washington DC - Page 25

September 19

How we realize Trump's vision to make federal architecture beautiful again

New bill aims to reverse decades of ugly federal building construction by mandating preference for classical architecture that reflects American values.

September 16

Dozens of House Dems vote against crackdown on DC youth crime after Trump backs off capital police

The House approved two Republican-backed bills lowering the age for trying juveniles as adults in Washington, D.C., with Democrats largely opposed.

September 15

Trump's DC crime success puts spotlight on Chicago's deadly 'war zone'

Federal crime enforcement in D.C. shows dramatic results with nearly 60% drop in homicides since August, while Chicago continues struggling with over 650 annual murders.

September 12

Trump eyes federal takeover of blue city with highest violent crime rate in US: 'Deeply troubled'

President Trump announced plans to deploy National Guard troops to Memphis, which has the highest violent crime rate among U.S. cities with over 250,000 people.

September 10

Trump makes surprise DC restaurant stop to showcase 'virtually no crime' in capital, faces down protesters

President Donald Trump stopped for a surprise dinner with Cabinet members in Washington, D.C., Tuesday night to demonstrate city safety and also faced down left-wing protesters.

September 9

Leavitt blasts 'many outlets in this room' at briefing for failing to cover murder of Iryna Zarutska

Karoline Leavitt called out journalists for being slow to cover the stabbing death of Iryna Zarutska, a 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee killed on a Charlotte train.

September 9

Dem governors suddenly crack down on crime as Trump’s National Guard threats loom

Maryland, California, and New Mexico governors have boosted local law enforcement resources as President Donald Trump pushes National Guard deployment to crime-riddled areas.

September 8

DC pizzeria owner says hosting Trump would be a 'privilege,' rejects fears of 'political maelstrom'

Menomàle Pizzeria owner Mariya Rusciano rebuked a Washingtonian magazine article claiming that D.C. restaurants should avoid hosting President Donald Trump.

September 8

Trump's DC crime crackdown overwhelmingly benefits Black Americans as homicides hit zero

Trump's D.C. police crackdown resulted in no homicides for 13 days, primarily benefiting Black Americans who comprise 96% of the city's murder victims, data show.

September 8

Trump's cashless bail crackdown gets expert backing: 'Power of the purse strings' can force compliance

The president ordered Attorney General Pam Bondi to identify jurisdictions with cashless bail policies as part of his administration's crime control strategy.