Trump's federal takeover of D.C. police sparks political controversy as Democrats call it overreach while White House defends crime reduction efforts.

WUSA9 has been monitoring the federal law enforcement presence throughout the District following Trump's takeover of the MPD.

Trump's plan to address crime in D.C. calls for deploying National Guard troops along the National Mall overnight Wednesday ...

National Guard troops scaled up their presence in D.C. Thursday, with several stationed around the National Mall, at Union Station, on the subway, and other places.

National Guard troops deployed to D.C. will assist law enforcement in a variety of roles, but aren't making arrests, ...