The Trump administration is making Washington D.C. a test site for a new federal crime strategy, bypassing local authorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe think the Democrats will not do anything to stop crime, but we think the Republicans will do it almost unanimously,\u201d Trump said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Republicans support the plan, while Democrats warn it could set \u201cdangerous legal precedents.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Senator Lindsey Graham and Attorney General Pam Bondi are leading related legislation, with Senator Katie Britt managing funding under the \u201cD.C. Security Fund.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Trump insists \u201ca relatively small amount of money\u201d is needed, but insiders expect higher costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Critics argue the move violates D.C.\u2019s limited self-rule. Lawsuits are underway, with Attorney General Brian Schwalb calling it \u201cfederal overreach.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Legal experts point to the Home Rule Act, which requires congressional approval for extended federal control of local police.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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