Criminal culpability is not determined by the instruments people employ but by the intent and conduct of the actor.”

Federal agents and National Guard troops flood Washington after Trump calls for aggressive crime-fighting measures.

President Donald Trump announced an investigation into the Metropolitan Police Department's (MPD) alleged inflation of crime statistics.

Do you agree with President Trump's plan to 'rescue' Washington, DC, from violent crime? What crimes concern you? USA TODAY readers share their views.

Sky News contributor Kristin Tate says the Trump administration is “finally regaining control” of Washington DC. United States President Donald Trump says Washington DC is safe to go out again following his recent crime crackdown in the capital.

There are a lot of things going on at the federal and state levels that are intertwined. President Donald Trump used his authority to take control of the Washington D.C. police force by sending in the National Guard and threatens that more cities could follow.

The administration of US President Donald Trump has reversed course and agreed to leave the Washington, DC police chief in control of the department, after Washington officials and the United States Justice Department negotiated a deal at the urging of a federal judge.

Since the US president announced plans to take control of the local police and requisition the National Guard in the country's capital, the city's Democratic authorities have taken legal action and pushed back against the administration.