And I have a message for Oregonians. Let's not take debate. Let's not respond to what the president is trying to do.We have to raise our voices absolutely peacefully to to the things that we believe in. But I also want to say that any property damage or violence of any kind will get us nowhere and will not be tolerated. We do not need or want federal troops in Oregon stoking fear, creating conflict, and frankly escalating a situation that is under control.Any any federal takeover with military troops in our ...

Protests on the streets of the nation's capital over the federal takeover of Washington DC's police force and the deployment of the city's national guard. >> Marching to the White House, DC residents fighting back against what they view as government overreach. >> Our country is being taken over. Our city's being taken over.>> It comes as federal agents were out in force again Friday night patrolling popular nightlife areas. >> That's agents on the block. White House officials tell NBC News there were a tot ...

In Washington DC, the Trump administration is expanding its authority over DC law enforcement. Now, the White House is shifting decision-making authority from its police chief to the head of the Drug Enforcement Administration. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced Thursday the Justice Department will name DEA head Terry Cole as emergency police commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Department.It's a controversial move facing push back from district leaders. National Guard troops and federal agents are ram ...

Government Intervention & Political Landscape - The Trump administration initiated a 30-day federal takeover of DC police, deploying 800 National Guard members despite declining violent crime statistics [2] - The White House reported 850 officers and agents surged across the city, resulting in 23 arrests, including for homicide and drug distribution, with potential jailing of homeless individuals [4] - Democrats criticize the move as presidential overreach, while the DC mayor adopts a cooperative tone [4][5] - The administration's actions are perceived by some as performative and a potential trial run for deploying active duty military in other cities [7][8] - Concerns are raised about the normalization of military involvement in law enforcement and potential exploitation of DC's lack of full representation in Congress [10][19] Legal & Constitutional Implications - The administration is reportedly studying the Home Rule Act, potentially seeking congressional approval to alter or withdraw it [17][18] - The Defense Department is considering a plan for a domestic civil disturbance quick reaction force deployable in multiple US cities [20] Hypocrisy & Political Motivation - The administration's focus on crime in Democratic-run cities is questioned, contrasting with higher crime rates in other states [14][15] - The president's past actions, such as pardoning individuals involved in the January 6th Capitol attack, are highlighted as hypocritical [9][12][13] - The surge is viewed by some as a distraction from other issues [9] Potential Future Actions - There is speculation that the 30-day intervention could be extended based on statistics deemed successful by the administration [16] - The administration may expand the deployment of troops to other cities, testing the reactions of courts, media, and local officials [21][22]

Breaking: The U.S. military is preparing to activate hundreds of National Guard troops in Washington, D.C., following President Trump's threats of a federal takeover https://t.co/BrjLpzyFjX ...