The Fox News Rundown Evening Edition: D.C. Attorney General Challenges Use of National Guard In The City
Sep 4, 2025
Mark Meredith, a FOX News correspondent in D.C., discusses Attorney General Brian Schwalb's lawsuit against the federalization of the Metropolitan Police and the deployment of National Guard troops. He provides insights into the political landscape surrounding crime initiatives in Washington amid rising juvenile crime. The episode also highlights the push from Jeffrey Epstein's accusers for full document transparency and the bipartisan tensions that stem from this scandal. With rising crime rates post-COVID-19, Meredith delves into local and federal response dynamics.
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Epstein Files Stay In Spotlight
- The Epstein document fight won't disappear quickly because survivors' stories keep pressure high.
- Mark Meredith says continued releases and personal testimony sustain bipartisan attention.
Prepare For Redacted Releases
- Expect heavy redactions even if Congress forces document release, so sensitive details will be protected.
- Allow DOJ time to redact victims' names and addresses to avoid harming survivors.
Personal Near-Robbery In D.C.
- Mark Meredith recounts a daytime robbery that scared him and exposed 911 delays.
- The personal experience shaped his view that D.C. felt increasingly unsafe since 2020.