President Trump threatened to declare a national emergency and federalize Washington D.C. after Mayor Bowser indicated the city's police wouldn't fully cooperate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Trump cited concerns about illegal immigration and crime, claiming his prior deployment of federal law enforcement drastically reduced crime. This move follows protests against the deployment of National Guard troops in the city. Bowser's office hasn't yet responded to Trump's threat, which critics view as federal overreach.

Prepared by Lauren Mitchell and reviewed by editorial team.