Why Is the U.S. Offering a $5 Million Reward for a Haitian Gang Leader?
A major bounty has been offered for help apprehending Jimmy Cherizier, a gang leader known as “Barbecue.” Experts have doubts about whether it will make any difference.
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Democrats introduce joint resolution to end Trump’s ‘lawless’ DC takeover
Legislation says special emergency conditions that would warrant federalization of DC police have not been metDemocratic lawmakers have introduced a joint resolution aimed at ending what they call Trump’s unlawful and unprecedented move to federalize t…
Trump is targeting sanctuary cities to settle political scores and potentially arrest his opponents
The president’s war on Democratic-run cities will not stop with Washington DC – it could get much worseUS politics live – latest updatesIt’s not about immigration – or rather, it’s not just about immigration.Pam Bondi, the US attorney general, sent let…
Washington DC and White House agree to scale back Trump ‘takeover’ of city police
US capital city’s law enforcement will remain under control of its chief, Pamela SmithWhite House officials and attorneys for Washington DC have agreed to scale back the Trump administration’s takeover of the city’s police department.Under an agreement…
Trump administration to scale back aspects of federal control of DC police department – as it happened
This live blog is now closed. For the latest on US politics, read more of our coverage here.Washington DC’s only Home Depot was busy with contractors and customers on Thursday morning – but the Hispanic day laborers who usually gather and wait for work…
How Trump is using ‘pure lies’ about high crime in US cities to justify federal takeovers
Local officials slam president’s remarks and point to federal funding cuts as the real harm to public safety in their citiesWhen Donald Trump announced a federal takeover of the Metropolitan police department in Washington DC on Monday, he left room fo…
Alleged DC sandwich-thrower worked at justice department, attorney general says
Sean Charles Dunn, who was charged with assaulting a law enforcement officer, was fired after incidentUS politics live – latest updatesThe US attorney general, Pam Bondi, announced on Thursday that the man facing a felony assault charge for allegedly t…
Republican doesn’t wear seatbelt in DC ‘because of carjacking’ despite data showing decline
Senator echoes Trump’s claims about crime in Washington DC, disputing statistics showing a drop in car thefts and other violationsUS politics live – latest updatesA Republican senator said that he doesn’t wear a seatbelt when he’s driving in Washington…
Trump makes false claims about crime in Washington DC as homeless camps are cleared
President’s comments come after protesters heckled officers who stopped cars at checkpoint along busy streetDonald Trump falsely claimed that crime in Washington DC is “the worst it’s ever been” on Thursday, amid a federal takeover of the city’s police…
First Thing: Trump says he’ll seek ‘long-term’ control of DC police
President hints at targeting other cities’ police. Trump also relaxes rocket launch rules, which may aid Musk and BezosDon’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up hereGood morning.Donald Trump has said he plans to ask Congress for “long-term” …