Federal-Control

Trump announces federal takeover of DC police citing Coristine attack

2025-08-06 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 9/10

Trump announced federal takeover of Washington DC police department and deployment of National Guard, using the assault on Edward Coristine as justification. Trump stated he was considering “having his administration take over the DC Police Department” and bringing in National Guard. …

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Ninth Circuit Again Allows Trump to Retain Control of CA Guard

2025-06-20 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 6/10

Three-judge panel (2 Trump, 1 Biden appointees) unanimously extends stay allowing Trump control of 4,000 CA Guard troops. Court applies ‘highly deferential’ standard under Title 10, rejects claim this is political question. Trump posts ‘BIG WIN’ while case proceeds on merits.

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