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South Park” continued its cartoon assault on the Trump administration Wednesday, with an episode that addressed the federal takeover of Washington, D.C.'s police department. The latest installment on Comedy Central depicted the recurring character “Towelie” — a walking,
A National Guard vehicle on Wednesday collided with a civilian car in Washington, D.C., amid President Donald Trump’s federal takeover of the district. The accident, which occurred early Wednesday morning,
Roughly 8 in 10 Washington, DC, residents oppose President Donald Trump ordering the federal government to take control of the city’s police department as well as his deployment of the National Guard and FBI to patrol the city,
At least one high-ranking officer has been suspended so far over the disturbing allegations, which the DC Police Union has said effectively reflect standard operating procedure.
The federal government takes control of Washington DC police operations as DEA Administrator Terry Cole seeks to enforce immigration compliance and reduce crime.
"While federal assistance gives us a boost, we must repeal the misguided Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Act in order to make these changes permanent," the union said
The Department of Justice is investigating whether police in Washington, D.C., manipulated crime data and statistics.
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BuzzFeed on MSNWashington, DC Residents Are Sharing What It's Really Like Having National Guard Troops Patrol Their Neighborhoods
After cutting DC's budget and federal security funding, Trump sent 1,500 troops to patrol the city's wealthiest neighborhoods, claiming it's about crime — but residents aren't buying it.
Weeks before President Donald Trump federalized the Washington, D.C., police, the Metropolitan Police Department was hit with accusations of allegedly juking crime stats for more favorable results.
Attorney General Pam Bondi said in a directive issued Thursday evening that DEA boss Terry Cole will assume “powers and duties vested in the District of Columbia Chief of Police.” The Metropolitan Police Department “must receive approval from Commissioner Cole” before issuing any orders,