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Washington Post
2 days ago
- Politics
- Washington Post
West Virginia will deploy hundreds of National Guard troops to D.C.
West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey (R) is deploying between 300 to 400 of his state's National Guard troops to Washington to aid in President Donald Trump's takeover of D.C. policing. 'West Virginia is proud to stand with President Trump in his effort to restore pride and beauty to our nation's capital,' Morrisey wrote in a statement on Saturday. 'The men and women of our National Guard represent the best of our state, and this mission reflects our shared commitment to a strong and secure America.'
Muscat Daily
2 days ago
- Politics
- Muscat Daily
US: Trump administration to keep DC police chief in charge
Washington, D.C., US – The US President Donald Trump administration on Friday retracted its previous decision and agreed to let the Washington, D.C., police chief remain in charge of the police force after a federal court's order. The decision to keep DC Police Chief Pamela Smith, who was appointed by the mayor, in command of the Metropolitan Police Department came after officials in the nation's capital sued to block Trump's takeover of the Washington police. On Friday, US District Judge Ana Reyes observed that the Trump administration cannot legally take over the city police, but the law probably gives the president more power than the city might like. 'The way I read the statute, the president can ask, the mayor must provide, but the president can't control,' Reyes said. Tense relations between Trump, DC Earlier this week, Trump had deployed hundreds of National Guard Troops in Washington, as a crime crackdown. He called it 'Liberation Day' and claimed the city needed rescuing from 'crime, bloodshed, bedlam and squalor'. The night before the order, Trump had expanded the purview of his takeover of the law enforcement agencies of the city and brought the police department under the control of the federal government. The lawsuit, filed by DC Attorney General Brian Schwalb, had sought a court order blocking the takeover as illegal. The two sides sparred in the court for hours on Friday before Reyes insisted that they make a compromise. The move to take over the capital's police is Trump's latest attempt to test the extent of his legal authorities. DW
DW
3 days ago
- Politics
- DW
US: Trump administration to keep DC police chief in charge – DW – 08/16/2025
The decision reverses the US President Donald Trump administration's bid to take control of the police department in Washington, DC. The US President Donald Trump administration on Friday retracted its previous decision and agreed to let the Washington, DC, police chief remain in charge of the police force after a federal court's order. The decision to keep DC Police Chief Pamela Smith, who was appointed by the mayor, in command of the Metropolitan Police Department came after officials in the nation's capital sued to block President Donald Trump's takeover of the Washington police. On Friday, US District Judge Ana Reyes observed that the Trump administration cannot legally take over the city police, but the law probably gives the president more power than the city might like. "The way I read the statute, the president can ask, the mayor must provide, but the president can't control," Reyes said. Earlier this week, Trump had deployed hundreds of National Guard Troops in Washington, as a crime crackdown. He called it "Liberation Day" and claimed the city needed rescuing from "crime, bloodshed, bedlam and squalor." To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video The night before the order, Trump had expanded the purview of his takeover of the law enforcement agencies of the city and brought the police department under the control of the federal government. The lawsuit, filed by DC Attorney General Brian Schwalb, had sought a court order blocking the takeover as illegal. The two sides sparred in the court for hours on Friday before Reyes insisted that they make a compromise. The move to take over the capital's police is Trump's latest attempt to test the extent of his legal authorities.
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Meuser reacts to President Trump's use of National Guard in Los Angeles
(WHTM)– A Republican Midstate Congressman pushed back against critics of President Donald Trump's decision to use National Guard Troops in Los Angeles. Dan Meuser (PA-9) commented on the use of National Guard troops in Los Angeles, pushing back against comments that they are responsible for the violence and unrest in the city. 'The only reason the president decided to do that was because cars were being blown up, federal buildings were being attacked, ICE Agents were under siege,' Meuser said. 'You know the first cars were burning 48 hours before the National Guard went in. Blaming anything on the National Guard is false.' Meuser was also asked about his thoughts on President Trump's suggestion that California Governor Gavin Newsom should be arrested. He said he did not hear that. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
08-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
National Guard deployed in LA against anti-deportation protesters
National Guard troops were deployed on the streets of Los Angeles on Sunday as the Trump administration took a hard line to quell protests
