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Trump Admin Proposes Federal Control Over D.C. Amid Crime Surge

8/14/2025

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On August 11, 2025, the Trump administration stirred controversy by proposing to strip Washington, D.C. of its home rule, blaming ongoing crime and governance failures. This bold plan would federalize the Metropolitan Police and deploy the National Guard, igniting fierce debate over D.C.'s governance and its struggles with accountability, reminiscent of issues faced in Philadelphia.

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Story summary

On August 11, 2025, the Trump administration stirred controversy by proposing to strip Washington, D.C. of its home rule, blaming ongoing crime and governance failures. This bold plan would federalize the Metropolitan Police and deploy the National Guard, igniting fierce debate over D.C.'s governance and its struggles with accountability, reminiscent of issues faced in Philadelphia.