
PDB Situation Report | August 16th, 2025: Putin’s Crumbling Economy & Trump’s DC Takeover
The President's Daily Brief
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Federal Oversight and Public Safety in D.C.
This chapter explores the legal framework allowing presidential intervention in local law enforcement in Washington, D.C., particularly amidst a staffing crisis in the Metropolitan Police Department. It addresses historical precedents for federal oversight and critiques contemporary crime statistics, reflecting on the heightened concerns of citizens regarding safety in the capital.
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