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District Links: Trump threatens to federalize MPD again unless DC cooperates on immigration enforcement; WaPo analyzes arrests during surge; and more

By Chris Kain On Sep 15, 2025 Last updated Sep 15, 2025

President Donald Trump is threatening to declare a new national emergency and once again federalize DC’s Metropolitan Police Department unless Mayor Muriel Bowser allows officers to fully cooperate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

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