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Federal forces patrol D.C. as Trump to seek long-term takeover

Jim Spellman

North America;United States
02:02

National Guard troops and federal agents are patrolling the streets of Washington, D.C. after U.S. President Donald Trump declared a public safety emergency and took over control of the local police force.

Trump says he will ask congress to a pass a crime bill that would extend the federal takeover past its current 30-day limit. 

CGTN’s Jim Spellman reports from Washington.

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