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Op-Ed: Sorry, Trump Critics, He Has a Point About DC

Megan McArdle agrees crime is a big problem, though the president's solution is 'harebrained'

(Newser) - Washington Post columnist Megan McArdle is happy to criticize President Trump when she thinks he's wrong. But in her latest column , McArdle writes that Trump is correct in asserting that "crime and disorder is a major problem" in DC. Yes, violent crime is down in the district, as...

As Agents Swarm Washington, a Renewed Push for Statehood
A Renewed Push for Statehood,
as Agents Swarm DC
the rundown
Aug 12, 2025 7:58 AM CDT

A Renewed Push for Statehood, as Agents Swarm DC

Some are concerned Republicans will move to strip the district of all self-government

(Newser) - President Trump has promised an "overwhelming" federal presence in Washington, DC, and it's already being felt. FBI, ATF, and ICE officers have been active in the city, while DEA agents have begun arriving at homeless campsites, the Washington Post reports, adding hundreds of National Guard troops will enter...

Mayor Suggests DC Will Cooperate, but Police Chief Is the Boss

Muriel Bowser says federal officers have been asked to wear identifying clothing

(Newser) - Mayor Muriel Bowser said Monday she plans to discuss the terms of President Trump's takeover of the police force in Washington, DC. But she clarified the chain of command first in a news conference, the Washington Post reports. "Chief Pamela Smith is the chief of the Metropolitan Police...

DC Attorney General: Trump Move 'Unlawful'

Democrat Brian Schwalb says violent crime is down in the district

(Newser) - After President Trump put DC's police force under federal control and announced he'd be deploying the National Guard as well, District of Columbia Attorney General Brian Schwalb slammed the move, per the AP . "The administration's actions are unprecedented, unnecessary, and unlawful," said Schwalb, a Democrat....

Trump Sending National Guard Onto Streets of DC

President says crime in the capital is out of control, though stats seems to undermine that

(Newser) - President Trump is deploying the National Guard onto the streets of Washington, DC, and placing the district's Metropolitan Police Department under temporary federal control, reports the Washington Post , which describes the moves as an "extraordinary flex of federal power."
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Trump to DC's Homeless: Get Out Now
Trump to DC's
Homeless: Get Out Now
Aug 11, 2025 6:25 AM CDT

Trump to DC's Homeless: Get Out Now

He vows to make Washington 'the most beautiful Capital in the World'

(Newser) - President Trump has ordered homeless people to move out of Washington, DC, "immediately." "We will give you places to stay, but FAR from the Capital," he wrote Sunday morning on Truth Social , not long after arriving at his Virginia golf club from the White House, the...

Federal Officers Take to the Streets in DC

Trump is moving forward on his plan to 'make DC safe again'

(Newser) - The White House said Thursday night that there will be increased presence of federal law enforcement in the nation's capital to combat crime for at least the next week, amid President Trump's suggestions that his administration could fully take over running the city , the AP reports. "Washington,...

Teen DOGE Lieutenant Beaten in DC Carjacking

Trump, Musk say incident shows feds must take control of DC

(Newser) - The infamous teenage employee of the Department of Government Efficiency, a key lieutenant of Elon Musk when the billionaire was involved with DOGE, was assaulted in the nation's capital this week, according to President Trump and authorities. Trump on Tuesday posted a photograph of 19-year-old Edward Coristine bloodied and...

GOP Pushes to Rename Kennedy Center for Trump

Bill would swap JFK's name for Trump's at arts hub, renaming it 'Trump Center for the Performing Arts'

(Newser) - A Missouri Republican in the House is pushing a bill to strip John F. Kennedy's name from Washington's famed performing arts center and rechristen it as the "Trump Center for the Performing Arts." Rep. Bob Onder introduced the proposal, dubbing it the Make Entertainment Great...

Cities Where the Traffic Headaches Are Real

DC tops ConsumerAffairs' list as the worst city in America for traffic congestion

(Newser) - The daily commute in the nation's capital averages more than 30 minutes—helping DC earn the "worst" spot in ConsumerAffairs' rankings of the US cities with the most and least traffic. To shake out which places give drivers the most agita, the outlet's researchers looked at the...

These Cities Were Made for Walking
These Cities Were
Made for Walking
Jul 15, 2025 9:09 AM CDT

These Cities Were Made for Walking

Philly is the best metropolis to take in some fresh air and the sights on foot, per USA Today

(Newser) - "Get ready to save on gas." That's USA Today's enthusiastic lead-in to its list of the most walkable cities in the nation, which received nominations from travel experts and were then voted upon by a stroll-happy public. The City of Brotherly Love, aka Philadelphia, earned the...

Congressional Intern Killed in DC Shooting

21-year-old Eric Tarpinian-Jachym was not the intended target, police say

(Newser) - A 21-year-old congressional intern was killed in a shooting in Washington, DC, on Monday night. Police say Eric Tarpinian-Jachym, an intern for Rep. Ron Estes of Kansas, was shot near the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in northwest DC just after 10:28pm, the Washington Post reports. Authorities say...

Facing Flight Disruptions, Lawmakers Hit the Road

'No sleep, no problem,' says Rep. Nancy Mace following lengthy overnight drive to Washington

(Newser) - With a House vote on President Trump's sweeping tax and policy bill expected as soon as Wednesday, lawmakers were racing back to Washington Tuesday night as thunderstorms hampered air traffic in the capital. More than 200 flights into Reagan National Airport were either canceled or delayed, Politico reports, citing...

For Decades, Plan for FBI HQ Was Maryland. Not Anymore

GSA says agency will move just a few blocks, from Hoover building to Reagan building in DC

(Newser) - Monday was the last official day for the US Agency for International Development, with its remaining programs set to be absorbed into the State Department. Now, the agency's former headquarters in the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in downtown DC is set to see a new tenant...

Truck Carrying Parade Tank Strikes, Kills Pedestrian

Army says the accident didn't involve its personnel

(Newser) - A truck carrying a tank used in the Army parade on the National Mall last weekend struck and killed a pedestrian Monday night. Police said Sierra Nichole Smith, 39, ran into the street at an intersection in Northeast Washington, stumbled and fell in front of the semi. Smith was dragged...

WH: Trump Parade to Go On, Rain or Shine

Lightning could delay Trump's military extravaganza in DC, however

(Newser) - The massive military parade that President Trump has long wanted is set to step off from the Lincoln Memorial on Saturday evening, with tanks, bands, and thousands of troops. The biggest question marks are whether it will be overshadowed or delayed by either the weather in Washington or planned protests...

Large Crowds Expected for 'No Kings' Protests Across US
Across the US,
a 'Day of Defiance'
Jun 14, 2025 7:30 AM CDT

Across the US, a 'Day of Defiance'

Large crowds are expected nationwide on Saturday for 'No Kings' anti-Trump protests

(Newser) - Cities large and small were preparing for major demonstrations on Saturday across the US against President Trump, as officials urge calm, National Guard troops mobilize, and Trump attends a military parade in Washington to mark the Army's 250th anniversary. A flagship "No Kings" march and rally is planned...

Weather a Big Wild Card for Saturday's DC Parade

Thunderstorms possible in Washington

(Newser) - The parade will go on, no matter Saturday's weather in Washington, DC, says the White House. The assurance comes with rain and possible thunderstorms in the forecast ahead of the military parade through the streets of DC ordered by President Trump, reports USA Today . The festivities coincide with the...

Kennedy Center Crowd Boos, Cheers Trump

President, first lady catch Les Miserables in DC, along with other MAGA attendees

(Newser) - The drama in the audience rivaled the spectacle on stage Wednesday at the Kennedy Center, where President Trump attended the opening night of Les Miserables as he tightens his grip on the venerable performing-arts institution. It was his first time attending a show there since his election, and he was...

Best US Cities for College Grads
Top 10 Cities for College Grads
Jun 9, 2025 12:00 PM CDT

Top 10 Cities for College Grads

Atlanta is calling, according to CoworkingCafe

(Newser) - With caps flying, college graduates find themselves entering a sea of uncertainty, pondering next steps in a job market transformed by artificial intelligence. Thankfully, there are numerous US cities "where first-time job seekers can find not only career growth, but also an environment that supports their ambitions," according...

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