August 12 MSNBC host reveals DC journalist privately shared concerns about crime while publicly denouncing Trump's plan Joe Scarborough pointed out on "Morning Joe" contradictions between reporters' private safety concerns and public criticism of Trump's federal control of DC police.
August 12 I support Trump taking control of DC police — the Constitution is on his side President Donald Trump's D.C. police takeover could signal the end of home rule as administration asserts federal control over the nation's capital city and its law enforcement.
August 12 DC police chief ripped for 'mind blowing' response to basic policing question: 'Yikes' D.C. Police Chief Pamela Smith faces social media mockery after appearing confused by reporter's question about chain of command following Trump's federalization of department.
August 12 Karoline Leavitt: This should be a 'winning issue' for all Americans White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt responds to criticism from Democrats on President Donald Trump deploying the National Guard in Washington, D.C. after podcast host Benny Johnson shares experiences living in the capital.
August 12 DC Attorney General Brian Schwalb slams Trump's federal takeover, breaking with police union DC Attorney General Biran Schwalb spoke out against President Donald Trump's federal takeover of Washington, D.C., and said it was an "unprecedented step."
August 12 US Attorney for DC Jeanine Pirro says she does not 'need any more statistics' on crime U.S. Attorney for D.C. Jeanine Pirro speaks out about those shot and killed in the nation's capital and the city's juvenile crime.
August 12 Schiff blasts ‘tinpot dictator’ Trump’s National Guard mobilization, warns other cities are next Senator Adam Schiff criticizes President Trump's deployment of National Guard troops and federalization of Washington police.
August 12 CNN’s effort to ridicule Trump as Washington’s Batman backfires as social media hails 'cool' comparison CNN host Abby Phillip's comparison of President Trump to Batman during criticism of his D.C. police federalization plan backfired as conservatives praised the superhero analogy.
August 12 Wash Post editorial sees possible short term success in Trump's decision to send National Guard to DC The Washington Post backed Trump's law-and-order approach in D.C. while also calling for long-term fixes including more police officers and juvenile justice reforms on Monday.
August 12 DC paid protester requests surge 400% amid Trump’s federal takeover of city police: crowd company Washington, D.C., crowd rental inquiries surge 400% as Trump announces federal takeover of Metropolitan Police Department amid rising crime concerns.