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Trump looks to extend DC police takeover beyond 30 days

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President Trump on Wednesday said he’ll seek “long-term extensions” from Congress to extend his federal takeover of the Washington, D.C., police amid his crackdown on crime in the nation’s capital, declining to rule out the possibility of a national emergency.

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  1. The Hill

    Trump looks to extend DC police takeover beyond 30 days (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    President Trump on Wednesday said he’ll seek “long-term extensions” from Congress to extend his federal takeover of the Washington, D.C., police amid his crackdown on crime in the nation’s capital, declining to rule out the possibility of a national emergency.

  2. CBS News

    Trump says he expects Congress to extend federal takeover of D.C. police beyond 30-day limit (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    President Trump said the White House will seek "long-term extensions" from Congress to maintain federal control of the D.C. police as part of a push to crack down on crime.

  3. FOX 5 DC

    Trump threatens to extend federal takeover of DC police beyond 30 days (opens FOX 5 DC)

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    FOX 5 DC's feed description

    President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he would ask for “long-term extensions" to the 30-day federal takeover of D.C. police.

  4. Forbes

    Can Trump Control DC Police For More Than 30 Days? President Falsely Claims He Doesn’t Need Congress (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    Trump said he’ll ask for “long-term extensions” for his administration’s control of the Metropolitan Police Department.

  5. The New Republic

    Trump Is Determined to Extend His D.C. Takeover—and Break the Law (opens The New Republic)

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    The New Republic's feed description

    In a news conference, the president said he plans to extend his crackdown for more than the 30 days he is allowed to without congressional approval.

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