Your federalization of the police has a 30-day limit unless Congress acts to extend it. Are you talking to Congress about extending it or do you believe 30 days is sufficient. Well, if it's a national emergency, we can do it without Congress, but we expect to be to Congress before Congress uh very quickly.And again, we think the Democrats will not do anything to stop crime, but we think the Republicans will do it almost unanimously. So, we're going to need a crime bill uh that we're going to be putting in u ...

Government Action & Legislation - Federalization of the police has a 30-day limit unless Congress extends it [1] - A crime bill pertaining initially to DC will be introduced as a positive example, seeking long-term extensions beyond 30 days [2] - The administration aims for extensions on the federalization of police, considering a national emergency declaration if necessary, but prefers Congressional approval, anticipating Republican support [2][4] Border Security & Congressional Interaction - The administration closed the border without Congressional approval, contrasting with the need for Congressional action on the police federalization extension [3] Political Strategy & Expectations - The administration anticipates Democratic opposition to crime-stopping measures and expects near-unanimous Republican support [1]