Alex Koma
Stories
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Bowser attempts political balance in relationship with Trump
As President Trump prepares to give up control of D.C.s police department, Mayor Muriel Bowser has tried to balance opposing Trump with appeasing him. Other Democrats could soon face the same dilemma.
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President Trump's control of the D.C. police force is set to end at midnight
On Wednesday, Trump will give up control of D.C.'s police force after his unprecedented intervention in the nation's capital is set to end. There are varying opinions on the impact of this action.
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D.C. attorney general sues Trump administration to end National Guard deployment
D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb says armed soldiers should not be policing American citizens. He's suing to end what he says is the unlawful deployment of National Guard troops in the city.
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Fox News host-turned-prosecutor Jeanine Pirro cheers Trump's intervention in policing
D.C. prosecutor Jeanine Pirro knows something about being in front of the camera after nearly two decades as a TV Fox News anchor. She's putting those skills to work under Trump to be tough on crime.
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Trump signs executive orders focused on law and order in Washington, D.C.
President Trump signed an executive order to create a specialized National Guard unit that could be deployed to assist local law enforcement in D.C. He also wants to end cashless bail.
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Federal cuts have a local impact in the nation's capital
Washington, D.C. is home to lots of federal workers. As they get laid off or worry about their futures under the Trump administration, that's having an impact on the local economy and the city budget.