Trump Is Determined to Extend His D.C. Takeover—and Break the Law

Mădălin Mihai

Three days into his federal takeover of Washington, D.C., Trump said he plans to extend the crackdown beyond its month-long limit—with or without congressional approval. The president on Wednesday was asked if he considers the 30-day timeframe during which he’s allowed, under the Home Rule Act, to control D.C.’s police before needing Congress’s OK as sufficient to address his imagined crime spike. Before today, his administration’s answer to this question was seemingly yes; a White House

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Trump Is Determined to Extend His D.C. Takeover—and Break the Law https://newrepublic.com/ - 13.08.2025 20:58