Trump floats taking over D.C. police for more than a month

President Trump said on Wednesday he plans to extend the federalization of police in D.C. beyond the initially set 30 days. Why it matters: Trump is looking for congressional permission to continue cementing control over law enforcement in the District, which he has cast as crime-ridden, despite a drop in violent crime over recent years.State of play: Trump's federalization of police has a 30-day limit unless Congress acts to extend it. Trump said during a press conference that his administration is going to push for a "long-term extension" of the federalization of the Metropolitan Police Department in a crime bill that will initially pertain to D.C. but will serve as a roadmap for other cities. "If it's a national emergency, we can do it without Congress," Trump said. "But we expect to be before Congress very quickly."The White House and D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser's office declined to comment further.Reality check: Under the District's Home Rule Act, the president can't federalize the city police for more than 30 days without a joint resolution from Congress. Catch up quick: Trump on Monday seized control of D.C.'s police force and deployed the National Guard into the city. On Wednesday, the administration said it plans to shift the federal forces from evening patrols to 24/7 operations in the city.Trump has declared a "crime emergency" in the U.S. capital. Attorney General Pam Bondi would assume control of the city's police, Trump said.It's the first time a president has invoked the provision.Go deeper: What to expect under Trump's federal takeover of D.C.Editor's note: This story has been updated with response from Mayor Muriel Bowser's office.

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