WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 14: Members of the National Guard stand by at Union Station on August 14, 2025 in Washington, DC. President Donald Trump announced plans to deploy federal officers and the National Guard to the District in order to place the DC Metropolitan Police Department under federal control and assist in crime prevention in the nation's capital. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

Trump optimistic about tackling D.C. crime after federal takeover effort results in nearly 400 arrests, including 135 illegal aliens

President Donald Trump emphasized that Washington, D.C., is evolving into a much safer and less crime-plagued territory following his directives for a federal crackdown on crime in the district, which currently ranks fourth in the nation for homicide rates.

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WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 19: U.S. Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA) arrives for a House Republican caucus meeting at the U.S. Capitol on November 19, 2024 in Washington, DC. The House Republicans are working to come to an agreement on a government funding bill before the end of the year. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

Rep. Issa seeks investigation into LAPD’s ‘slow response’ to ICE officers being assaulted by rioters

California GOP Congressman Darrell Issa is demanding a formal investigation into numerous allegations that the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) deliberately delayed its response to shield and assist ICE officers who were being attacked during the ongoing turbulent riots.

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