A look at D.C.’s unique history and why presidents can wield control of law enforcement

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A look at D.C.’s unique history and why presidents can wield control of law enforcement

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Some of the more than 2,000 National Guard troops on duty in Washington, D.C., are now armed, part of a crackdown that President Trump once again claimed was needed to help curb crime in the city. While he threatened similar actions in other cities, including Chicago and New York, his…

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