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Trump's Federal Takeover Sparks D.C. Tensions Amid Storm Threat

8/13/2025

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In a bold move, President Trump declared a federal takeover of law enforcement in Washington, D.C., citing a crime crisis that Mayor Bowser vehemently contested, calling it a "federal coup." As tensions rise, Tropical Storm Erin threatens to escalate into the season's first hurricane, raising alarms for the U.S. East Coast and Caribbean.

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In a bold move, President Trump declared a federal takeover of law enforcement in Washington, D.C., citing a crime crisis that Mayor Bowser vehemently contested, calling it a "federal coup." As tensions rise, Tropical Storm Erin threatens to escalate into the season's first hurricane, raising alarms for the U.S. East Coast and Caribbean.