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District Links: Trump tells prosecutors to seek death penalty in DC cases via federal charges; tensions flare as community meets with Pirro; and more

By Chris Kain On Sep 26, 2025 Last updated Sep 26, 2025

President Donald Trump yesterday signed a memorandum directing federal prosecutors to pursue the death penalty in all appropriate cases in DC, as well as to seek federal jurisdiction for death penalty-eligible crimes that occur in DC.

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