Today, August 11, US President Donald Trump invoked the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to bring the DC Metropolitan Police Department under direct federal control. The US President also said that he is deploying the National Guard to help "reestablish law and order" and "liberate" America's capital, DC. Donald Trump further said that they will bring in the military if needed. "This city will no longer be a sanctuary for illegal alien criminals. We will have full, seamless, integrated cooperation at all levels of law enforcement and we'll deploy officers across the District with an overwhelming presence," he added. Notably, the announcement comes days after the US President promised new steps to tackle homelessness and crime in Washington. INR vs USD: Indian Rupee Opens Stronger Against US Dollar Amid Concerns Over Proposed 25% Additional Tariffs by Donald Trump, Effective From August 27.

Donald Trump Officially Invokes 'Homerule Act', Deploys National Guard Troops in Washington D.C

US President Places Metropolitan Police Department Under Federal Control

This City Will No Longer Be Sanctuary for Illegal Alien Criminals, Says Donald Trump

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