In Trump’s second term, backed by Republican control of both houses of Congress, Bowser has walked a public tightrope for months, emphasizing common ground with the Trump administration on issues such as the successful effort to bring the NFL’s Washington Commanders back to the District of Columbia.

The fallout from Trump's federal takeover of the police force in D.C. continues. Bondi's latest move prompts backlash.

Several DC lawmakers slammed Trump's latest plan to combat crime in the nation's capital, while the police union expressed their support.

FILE - District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser speaks to members of the media about her plans Nov. 9, 2022, in Washington, after winning her third term as mayor.

President Trump has warned he might send the National Guard to other cities. The Black mayors of those cities vow to push back.

P resident Donald Trump became the first president to invoke the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to take temporary control over law enforcement in Washington, D.C., citing high crime levels that constituted an emergency.

"It has been one of the great honors of my life to serve District of Columbia residents as Ward 7 Councilmember, Council Chair and Mayor. With determination and by working together, we achieved ...

President Trump said he would take over Washington, D.C.'s police force and deploy National Guard troops to fight crime and car thefts.