President Trump said Wednesday that he wants “long-term extensions” on federal authority over DC police and plans to submit the request to Congress — vowing the capital will become a “beacon” for New York and other cities after his crackdown.
Trump says DC will be ‘beacon’ for other cities after crime crackdown, adds he’ll ask to extend authority over local cops
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August 13, 2025
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