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Trump says he will ask Congress for a 'long-term extension' of federal takeover of D.C. police
- President Trump’s administration began clearing homeless encampments in Washington, D.C., with National Guard support on August 13, 2025.
- The crackdown follows a crime emergency order aiming to reduce homelessness and improve city safety, though plans and relocations remain uncertain.
- Officials reported over 5,000 homeless individuals in the city, with shelters adding 70 beds ahead of expected influx due to site removals.
- White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said people would be offered shelter and services, but refusal could lead to fines or jail time, while advocates warn of limited shelter availability.
- The ongoing removals have raised concerns about displacement and increased homelessness in nearby counties, highlighting tensions between enforcement and housing support efforts.
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Ottumwa Courier
DC's homeless pack up as sweeps are expected. What we know about Trump's plan to clear encampments
Some of the District of Columbia’s homeless residents are packing their belongings before an expected sweep to clear out remaining encampments around the nation’s capital. Thursday's actions are part of President Donald Trump’s federal takeover of policing in the city.…
Trump Said He Doesn’t Want to See Tents. Now DC is Clearing Encampments in Earnest. - Washingtonian
A resident at the encampment cleared on Thursday packs up his things. Photo by Evy Mages DC officials began to clear encampments near the Kennedy Center on Wednesday. The action follows White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt’s announcement on Tuesday that people experiencing homelessness would “be given the option to leave their encampment, to be taken to a homeless shelter, to be offered addiction or mental health services,” and if they r…
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