President Trump suggested a federal takeover of New York City and Washington, claiming a "tremendous power at the White House to run places when we have to."

President Donald Trump suggested a federal takeover of the District of Columbia Tuesday. He said he appointed his chief of staff to meet with the city’s mayor to discuss the possibility of a federal intervention.

President Donald Trump issued a provocative threat during a Cabinet meeting this week: If New York City elects a “communist” mayor, he might take the city over, just like he might take over Washington,

US President Donald Trump has threatened a federal takeover of two Democratic-ruled states--New York City and Washington, DC--if local leaderships do not align with his administration's vision.

Donald Trump suggested the federal government might seize control of New York City and Washington D.C., citing concerns about crime and ineffective lo

The Eighth Ward’s City Council seat has been vacant since February, when Councilmember Trayon White was expelled after his arrest on federal corruption charges, to which he has pleaded not guilty. Now, voters in southeast Washington will choose between four Democrats vying to represent them—including Mr. White himself.

A New York City subway flooded, brown water overflowed a New Jersey street and partially submerged vehicles, and the East Coast saw a torrent of rain that broke several rainfall records on Monday. The rainfall was part of a series of storms that set off flash flood warnings from Virginia to Pennsylvania.