D.C. Police Union Chair supports Trump’s choice to make local law enforcement federal.
DC Police Union Chair Supports Trump’s Oversight of MPD Greg Pemberton, the Chair of the DC Police Union, has expressed his support for President Donald Trump’s recent decision to temporarily oversee the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD). He highlighted ongoing crime in the city that he believes necessitates federal involvement. Pemberton, who serves as the Detective […]
Trump to Put D.C. Police Under Federal Oversight and Deploy National Guard
Trump’s Major Announcement on DC Crime Reduction Efforts On Monday, President Donald Trump outlined significant measures he plans to implement in response to the ongoing crime issues in Washington, DC. He referenced “Section 740 of the District of Columbia Home Rules Act,” which involves placing the DC Metropolitan Police under federal oversight and enhancing support […]
Trump places D.C. police under federal control, describes capital crime as ’embarrassing’
Trump Discusses Crime in D.C. Ahead of Putin Meeting President Donald Trump characterized the rising crime in Washington, D.C., as “embarrassing” while gearing up for a crucial meeting with foreign leaders, notably a much-anticipated meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin scheduled for Friday. “This is an emergency,” Trump told reporters during a press conference on […]
Trump puts D.C. police under federal control and sends in the National Guard to tackle crime and homelessness: ‘RESTORE OUR CAPITAL!’
President Trump Announces Federal Control of D.C. Police On Monday, President Donald Trump revealed plans to put police departments in Washington, D.C. under federal oversight, alongside deploying a national security force aimed at addressing ongoing violence in the city. During a press conference at the White House, Trump proclaimed, “Washington, D.C. will be released today,” […]
Garcia and Durbin respond to federal sanctuary jurisdiction labels from the DOJ
Illinois Democrats Push Back on Immigration Policies Illinois Democrats are defending the state’s immigration policies against criticisms from the Trump administration, emphasizing their commitment to uphold constitutional rights, ensure public safety, and support local cooperation with federal authorities. In a recent letter, Senators Jesus Garcia and Richard Durbin noted that the Department of Justice has […]
House GOP budget conservatives seek millions in federal funding.
House GOP Requests Federal Funding Amid Budget Debate House Republicans are seeking a substantial amount, over tens of millions, in federal funding for various projects in their districts for the year 2026, according to an analysis. It’s quite common for lawmakers to request money for specific community projects, but some critics label this practice as […]
Trump holds press conference on crime in DC at the White House during federal takeover concerns
Trump to Address Crime in Washington, D.C. On Monday, President Donald Trump plans to hold a press conference at the White House focused on addressing crime in Washington, D.C. Federal agents will be actively deployed throughout the city in response to rising concerns. The briefing is set for 10 a.m. in the White House press […]
GovPlanet will return border wall materials to the federal government.
Government Auction House Plans to Return Border Wall Materials In a recent update, a global auction house, which specializes in selling unused materials from President Donald Trump’s border wall under the Biden administration, announced plans to collaborate with the Trump administration to return some of these materials to the federal government. Since President Joe Biden’s […]
Federal budget gap increases by $109 billion even with added tariff income
Federal Budget Deficit Grows Amid Increased Tariff Revenue Victor Davis Hanson, a senior fellow at the Hoover Institution, will address the mounting pressure on the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates during an upcoming segment on “Kudlow” in September. So far this year, the U.S. federal government has seen its annual budget deficit balloon by […]
End the monarchy at the Federal Reserve
As attention turns to the leadership of the Federal Reserve, there have been some alarming concerns regarding the risk to the Fed’s supposed “independence.” The statements around this issue often overlook the essential need for democratic accountability and, notably, the U.S. Constitution. Students are taught that our Constitution establishes three branches of government: executive, legislative, […]