D.C. Residents Protest Trump’s Federal Police Takeover Plan
Hundreds of Washington, D.C. residents gathered in Dupont Circle on Saturday to protest the President Donald Trump‘s federal takeover of local policing, marching 1.5 miles to the White House behind banners reading “No fascist takeover of D.C.” and “No military occupation.” The protest was organized by the ‘Free D.C.’ movement, which advocates for full self-determination […]
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West Virginia Answers Trump’s Call for D.C. National Guard Support
West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey is deploying 300 to 400 National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., at the request of President Donald Trump’s administration, according to a statement released Saturday. Newsweek reached out the White House via email on Saturday for comment. Why It Matters This deployment is part of Trump’s broader initiative to address […]
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Republican Says He Doesn’t ‘Buckle Up’ in D.C. Amid Fear of Carjacking
Republican U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma said he does not “buckle up” when driving in the nation’s capital for fears of carjackings and his hindered response time if caught in one. Newsweek reached out to a political analyst via text message Wednesday for additional comment. Why It Matters President Donald Trump‘s move to federalize […]
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Trump’s War on the D.C. Establishment Requires This Exact Cabinet to Fight | Opinion
When President-elect Donald Trump was first elected president in 2016, he talked about “draining the swamp” and fundamentally changing Washington. Trump’s administration could count many successes, especially on the economy and trade, and in curbing illegal immigration before the COVID-19 pandemic derailed him. Yet the D.C. establishment and its army of federal bureaucrats survived more […]
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