President Donald Trump has called for the federal government to take full control of Washington, D.C., arguing that the city’s leadership has failed to address rising crime, homelessness, and overall governance issues. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One on February 19, 2025, Trump stated, "I think that we should govern the District of Columbia… run it strong, run it with law and order, make it absolutely flawless." His remarks signal support for efforts to repeal the Home Rule Act, which has granted D.C. limited self-governance since 1973.
Representative Aaron Bean (R-FL), founder of the House Delivering Outstanding Government Efficiency (DOGE) Caucus, has introduced the DRAIN THE SWAMP Act, a bill aimed at relocating federal agencies from Washington, D.C., to cities across the United States.
Recovery efforts for the wreckage of the American Airlines jet that crashed into the Potomac River after colliding with an Army Black Hawk helicopter began Monday morning.
Trains of trucks, cars, and RVs from all over the nation created one large convoy in Monrovia, Indiana late Wednesday before heading toward Washington on Thursday.