Trump to Assume Control of DC Police and Deploy National Guard

The president invoked section 740 of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act during a White House press conference on Monday, placing the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department under direct federal control.

DC mayor Muriel Bowser expressed her reaction to Donald Trump's decision to federalize the Capitol police, calling it "unsettling and unprecedented." She emphasized the importance of advocating for full statehood for the District of Columbia to ensure democracy access for residents.

Trump announced plans to deploy National Guard members in Washington D.C. to address what he described as a street crime issue, despite official figures not supporting his claim. The president stated that the deployment aimed to restore public safety and labeled it as "Liberation Day in DC."

In a federal court in San Francisco, the Trump administration faced a lawsuit from the governor of California over the deployment of federal troops to Los Angeles during protests against immigration raids. Details emerged during the court proceedings, revealing the involvement of federalized California National Guard troops and U.S. Marines in guarding federal buildings and supporting immigration officers.

Harvard University is reportedly close to reaching a $500 million agreement with the Trump administration to resolve ongoing disputes. The deal would involve Harvard investing in vocational and education programs, combating antisemitism, and seeing the restoration of suspended federal research funding, among other terms.

Mayor Bowser mentioned reaching out to Attorney General Pam Bondi following Trump's announcement regarding the takeover of the DC police department. She assured residents that despite the unsettling move, the government would continue to operate in a manner that upholds their pride and ensures clarity in law enforcement responsibilities.