Trump threatens to take over DC police again over immigration enforcement

President Donald Trump has threatened to federalize Washington, D.C.'s police force again. He suggests this could happen if the city's mayor refuses to cooperate with immigration enforcement.

Part of the arc Trump's takeover of policing in Washington, D.C., and the National Guard deployment · one ongoing story, with its earlier developments

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National story. 7 articles from 7 sources. 6 are on the bar; 1 is an international, entertainment or tech outlet, listed separately. Updated Sep 15, 2025.

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Ran by 4 outlets across the spectrum· Seattle Times, Bangor Daily News
Seattle TimesLean Left· Sep 15, 2025

Trump threatens to take over DC police again over immigration enforcement

Bangor Daily NewsLean Left· Sep 15, 2025

Trump threatens to take over DC police again over immigration enforcement

NBC NewsLean Left· Sep 15, 2025

Trump threatens to federalize D.C. police again if the department doesn't cooperate with immigration officials

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WMURCenter· Sep 15, 2025

Trump threatens national emergency over DC crime

Ran by 4 outlets across the spectrum· Military.com, WDIO Duluth
Military.comCenter· Sep 15, 2025

Trump Threatens to Take over DC Police Again over Immigration Enforcement

WDIO DuluthCenter· Sep 15, 2025

Trump threatens to take over DC police again over immigration enforcement

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The GuardianLean Left· Sep 15, 2025

Trump threatens national emergency to force Washington DC police cooperation

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