President Donald Trump directly controls DC's police and National Guard because of the federal enclave's unique status, experts say.

He’s not the only one who feels that way. President Donald Trump posted a blistering statement on Truth Social, declaring that “Crime in Washington, DC is totally out of control.” ...

On Monday, President Donald Trump released an executive order invoking a rarely used federal law that allows him to temporarily seize control over Washington, DC’s police force. Later the same ...

Trump said he was going to “look at” taking action in Chicago, New York and Los Angeles because of their crime rates when he announced his plans to take control of DC’s police department ...