President Trump is throwing his support behind congressional efforts for a federal takeover of the nation’s capital. 


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Originally Published: <time datetime="2025-02-20 07:42:44">February 20, 2025 at 7:42 AM EST</time>

President Trump is throwing his support behind congressional efforts for a federal takeover of the nation’s capital.{ai:summary}<p>President Trump is backing congressional initiatives aimed at a federal takeover of Washington, D.C. This move suggests a significant shift in governance for the nation's capital. </p><p>#politics</p>

Trump says federal government should ‘take over’ DC, backing congressional GOP push

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