Tensions Rise in D.C. Amid Trump-Related Security Measures and Protests
TL;DR
President Trump declared a public safety emergency in Washington, D.C., using his authority to take control of the city's police force, deploy the National Guard, and send federal law enforcement, marking the first time a president has used such powers to override D.C.'s autonomy, amid concerns over crime and law enforcement authority.
- Trump’s D.C. Police Takeover and National Guard Deployment: What to Know The New York Times
- DC Mayor Bowser changes her tone on Trump as crackdown ramps up CNN
- The Trump takeover in Washington feels personal — and we're fighting it MSNBC News
- Yes, Stephen Miller Is Surrounded By Criminals The Atlantic
- Checkpoint with ICE agents met by protesters in D.C. The Washington Post
Want the full story? Read the original reporting
Read on The New York Times