In a bold move, President Trump announced that his administration will seek the death penalty for homicides in Washington, D.C., citing a supposed crime epidemic. However, recent data shows a decline in violent crime in the capital. This announcement raises questions about capital punishment's future in D.C., where it was previously nullified.
Attorney General Pam Bondi returns control of DC's Metropolitan Police to its chief, but the Trump administration retains authority. Protests erupt as residents express safety concerns.
In a dramatic legal showdown, Attorney General Brian Schwalb has filed a lawsuit against President Trump's unprecedented control of D.C.'s police force, claiming it undermines local governance and endangers residents.
