Trump stokes congressional showdown over DC crime

Congress is preparing for a pitched fight over Washington, D.C., crime as President Donald Trump pursues a federal takeover of the district.

When lawmakers return in September, they could have on their hands a pair of requests to expand the president’s federal crackdown on carjackings and other acts of violence in the District of Columbia. The most immediate issue is whether Trump can keep the Metropolitan Police Department under his control for longer than 30 days, which is the statutory limit for the powers he invoked unilaterally earlier this week.

The political flashpoint over crime could also seep into an already bitter fight over government funding that expires on Sept. 30. The White House plans to ask Congress for money to hire more district police and

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