Although Trump has long denigrated Washington, these were the most direct comments of his four-week-old second term describing his desire to strip local control from the District of Columbia.

The moment that local officials in Washington have been dreading for months is finally here. President Donald Trump, one ...

President Donald Trump told reporters Wednesday night, “I think we should take over Washington, D.C. - make it safe.” ...

Mayor Muriel Bowser defended D.C. Home Rule on Thursday against attacks on the District's self-governance by President Donald Trump.