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

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 ...

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.” ...

Investing.com -- U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday announced he is placing the Washington, DC police department under direct federal control and is deploying National Guard troops to the city.

The question is whether a Republican judiciary will read the entire law governing Trump’s power over DC, or just the part that Trump likes.

Grieving mom of DC congressional intern killed in drive-by shooting has message for officials as crime spirals out of control ...