Reports from our nation's capital indicate a significant shift in federal prosecution policy regarding rifles and shotguns in Washington, D.C. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro has announced that federal prosecutors in the District will no longer pursue felony charges against individuals carrying rifles or shotguns, regardless of available evidence. This directive, detailed in an … [Read more...] about D.C. Felony Rifle and Shotgun Cases End Under Pirro, DOJ, Igniting Controversy
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Chaos in Washington D.C.: Car Smashes Into Guard Vehicle During Crime Crackdown
In Washington, D.C., a collision between a civilian vehicle and a National Guard military vehicle has occurred, resulting in minor injuries. This incident underscores the increased presence of Guard troops in the nation's capital as part of a federal crime-fighting initiative. The accident took place at the intersection of 8th and North Carolina Avenue SE. D.C. Fire … [Read more...] about Chaos in Washington D.C.: Car Smashes Into Guard Vehicle During Crime Crackdown
Mississippi Dispatches 200 National Guardsmen to Defend D.C.
Mississippi has deployed 200 members of the National Guard to Washington, D.C., in response to a federal initiative aimed at tackling crime and homelessness, according to a statement from Governor Tate Reeves. "Crime is out of control there, and something must be done to combat it," Governor Reeves reported. "Americans deserve a safe capital city that we can all be proud … [Read more...] about Mississippi Dispatches 200 National Guardsmen to Defend D.C.
Trump’s D.C. Police Takeover Sparks Fierce Legal Battle as Crackdown Tightens
The District of Columbia has legally challenged the Trump administration's takeover of its police department. This action was brought to court on Friday, following the appointment of a federal official as the new emergency head of the department, a role traditionally held by a local police chief. Brian Schwalb, District of Columbia's Attorney General, contends in a lawsuit … [Read more...] about Trump’s D.C. Police Takeover Sparks Fierce Legal Battle as Crackdown Tightens
Power Clash: D.C. Leaders Flat-Out Reject Bondi’s Police Commissioner Mandate
Washington, D.C.'s Mayor and its Attorney General have strongly countered a move by Attorney General Pam Bondi to establish an "emergency police commissioner" in the nation's capital. The directive, issued Thursday evening by Bondi, names DEA boss Terry Cole to assume the "powers and duties vested in the District of Columbia Chief of Police." Bondi further stipulates that … [Read more...] about Power Clash: D.C. Leaders Flat-Out Reject Bondi’s Police Commissioner Mandate