The Republican governors of West Virginia, South Carolina and Ohio announced Saturday they will send National Guard troops to Washington, DC, in an escalation of President Donald Trump’s efforts to federally take over law enforcement in the city.

Trump fulfills campaign promise by federalizing D.C. with 30-day emergency control, cracking down on crime in the nation's capital.

The White House has backed off plans for a full takeover of the D.C. police force and will allow for the city’s police chief to remain in charge after a judge indicated they would block the move.

The left sees President Donald Trump’s attempted takeover of law enforcement in Washington as part of multifront march to autocracy.

Photos show federal law enforcement officers throughout the nation's capital as President Donald Trump vows to crack down on crime throughout Washington, D.C.

America needs to know why your nation’s capital, a place where 700,000 tax-paying Americans live, should be the 51st state,” said DC Mayor Muriel Bowser.

Morrisey said the deployment includes hundreds of “skilled personnel” at the request of the Trump administration.

"There's some who think this is good. Others say this is worrisome," "Morning Joe" host Jonathan Lemire shares.

Political Analysts Scott Mitchell and Alex Cameron break down President Trump's DC takeover and Alaska summit with Putin. Critical insights into federal law changes, local crime rates, and key legal challenges.

Kentucky leaders are responding the President Donald Trump's takeover of the Washington, D.C. police and the deployment of National Guard troops in the nation's Capitol.

Trump was able to execute his recent takeover of Washington D.C.’s law enforcement because of the level of control the federal government still holds over the city. Despite being home to more than 700,