Trump Eyes Extended Takeover of DC Police
Trump Eyes Extended Takeover of DC Police  
Podcast: The Beat with Ari Melber
Published On: Wed Aug 13 2025
Description: August 13, 2025; 6pm: President Trump has federalized the DC police, deploying the National Guard along with other federal agencies under the false pretense of fighting crime in the city. MSNBC’s Jason Johnson reports on what "The Atlantic" is calling "the President’s police state." Plus, BBC News Special Correspondent Katy Kay joins to discuss what to expect from Trump’s upcoming meeting with Russian leader Vladimir Putin. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.