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Trump to hold news conference on D.C. crime amid federal takeover threat

Headline from CBS News, on the newest of 2 developments

President Trump is holding a news conference on crime in D.C., though violent crime in the District has been declining, according to local police data.

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Developments in this update

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  1. Trump addressing D.C. crime in Monday morning press conference

    Headline from FOX 4 Dallas ·

  2. Newest

    Trump to hold news conference on D.C. crime amid federal takeover threat

    Headline from CBS News ·

Reports & sources

33 articles, oldest first.

  1. FOX 35 Orlando

    Trump addressing D.C. crime in Monday press conference (opens FOX 35 Orlando)

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    FOX 35 Orlando's feed description

    President Trump said a press conference will be held Monday from the White House to address crime in Washington, D.C.

  2. The Daily Caller

    Trump Announces Monday Press Conference To Discuss DC Crime Problem (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    President Donald Trump announced via a Truth Social post that the White House will be holding a press conference to discuss violent crime in Washington, D.C.

  3. Breitbart News

    Trump to Hold White House Press Conference on Plans to Address Violent Crime in Washington, D.C. (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    President Donald Trump announced he will hold a press conference at the White House on Monday outlining a plan to “essentially stop violent crime” in Washington, D.C., following a recent federal law enforcement surge in the city. | Crime

  4. Forbes

    Trump Says White House Press Conference Will ‘Stop Violent Crime’ In D.C. (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    The president claimed Washington, D.C., had become “one of the most dangerous cities anywhere in the world,” despite federal data indicating crime fell to historic lows.

  5. NBC4 Washington

    White House announcement on Monday will ‘stop violent crime' in D.C., Trump says (opens NBC4 Washington)

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    NBC4 Washington's feed description

    "On Monday, a Press Conference will be held at the White House which will, essentially, stop violent crime in Washington, D.C.," Trump said on his social media...

  6. New York Post

    Trump to host news conference to ‘stop violent crime’ and make DC ‘one of the safest’ cities in the world (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    President Trump on Saturday touted his administration’s moves to address violence and crime in the nation’s capital, claiming that soon it would be “one of the safest” cities in the US.

  7. Washington Examiner

    Trump teases Monday press conference that will ‘stop violent crime’ in DC (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Trump said a Monday press conference would all but halt violent crime in the capital.

  8. FOX 4 Dallas

    Trump addressing D.C. crime in Monday morning press conference (opens FOX 4 Dallas)

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    FOX 4 Dallas's feed description

    President Trump said a press conference will be held Monday from the White House to address crime in Washington, D.C.

  9. NBC Los Angeles

    Live updates: Trump to hold press conference after ordering homeless to leave D.C. (opens NBC Los Angeles)

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    NBC Los Angeles's feed description

    Trump said that he will address crime, public cleanliness, and federal building renovations in a press conference Monday morning.

  10. NBC News

    Live updates: Trump to hold news event on D.C. crime after threatening a federal takeover (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    President Donald Trump said he will hold a press event on Monday and discuss crime in the capital.

  11. NBC News

    Trump to announce plans to address crime in D.C. after increasing federal law enforcement (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    President Donald Trump will hold a news conference this morning about making Washington, D.C. "safer and more beautiful," he announced on Truth Social.

  12. Fox News

    Trump jabs media during DC crime press conference: You're liberal but don't want to be mugged and killed (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    President Trump announced he will take control of D.C.'s Metropolitan Police Department and deploy 800 National Guard troops to combat rising crime rates in the nation's capital.

  13. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Live updates: Trump to hold press conference on crime and ‘beautification' in D.C. (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description

    Trump said that he will address crime, public cleanliness, and federal building renovations in a press conference Monday morning.

  14. Fox News

    Trump pledges DC will be 'liberated' from crime ahead of news conference (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    President Donald Trump will take a new focus on crime in Washington, D.C. on Monday, holding a press conference where he is expected to announce measures to combat violence, theft and homelessness in the nation's capital.

  15. Fox News

    Trump slams DC crime as 'embarrassing' as he preps for high-stakes Putin meeting (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    President Trump calls D.C. crime situation embarrassing before Putin meeting, announces federal law enforcement deployment to combat violent gangs and criminals.

  16. Townhall

    Trump to Address D.C. Crime in Monday Briefing (opens Townhall)

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    Townhall's feed description

    Trump to address D.C. crime, cleanliness, and renovations in tomorrow's press briefing.

  17. Fox News

    Trump to hold news conference on DC crime after federal agents hit streets (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    President Donald Trump is expected to hold a press conference about crime and "beautification" of Washington, D.C., after threatening a federal takeover.

  18. CBS News

    Trump to hold news conference on D.C. crime amid federal takeover threat (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    President Trump is holding a news conference on crime in D.C., though violent crime in the District has been declining, according to local police data.

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