Federal law enforcement presence in Washington DC will increase for at least a week to combat violent crime, as suggested by Donald Trump. The White House stated that this decision aims to protect citizens and ensure there is no safe harbor for violent criminals. Trump has suggested that federal authorities should take control of Washington, which would necessitate repealing the Home Rule Act of 1973, a challenging process. Meanwhile, Vice-president JD Vance is visiting the UK for a meeting with the foreign secretary, and a lawsuit has been filed in Illinois against Democratic lawmakers by Texas officials.
The White House announced an increased presence of federal law enforcement in Washington DC for at least the next week to combat crime amid Donald Trump's suggestions to take over the city's governance.
Trump has indicated that the rule of Washington could revert to federal authorities, although this requires repeal of the Home Rule Act of 1973, which could face opposition in Congress.
Vice-president JD Vance is set to meet with British foreign secretary David Lammy in London, continuing his trip that brings renewed attention to his past criticisms of Britain.
Texas attorney general Ken Paxton and state house speaker Dustin Burrows have filed a lawsuit in Illinois to enforce arrest warrants against Democratic lawmakers.
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