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In Washington DC, the White House announced a 24/7 increase of National Guard and federal agents, days after Trump federalized the city's police. The mayor’s stance shifted, initially criticizing the take-over as authoritarian but later supporting it for public safety. Surges in arrests and federal presence are expected, with varied visibility. The president cited emergency crime levels, despite officials noting violent crimes are at a 30-year low.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff