Government Intervention & Policy - President Trump planned to deploy the National Guard in Washington DC and wanted to take control of the city's police [1] - The president is invoking part of the Home Rule Act, which allows him to federalize the police in special circumstances [4] - A White House official stated this action is expected to last for around 30 days [4] - Attorney General Pam Bondi was tapped to oversee the city's police department, and the DEA administrator was called on to serve as interim federal commissioner of the DC police force [4] Crime & Safety - President Trump has complained about crime rates in Washington DC, stating people don't feel safe [2] - Data has shown a decline in crimes like homicides and carjackings in Washington DC, although the city continues to struggle with the crime rate at times [3] National Guard Deployment - President Trump has previously called upon National Guard troops, including in California to respond to protests over deportations in Los Angeles and in 2020 to Washington DC during protests over the George Floyd killing [5] - The duration of the National Guard deployment and Congress's response remain unclear [6]