【Trump: Will Seek Long-Term Control of Washington D.C. Police Force】Golden Finance reports that on August 13, local time, U.S. President Trump stated during a speech at the Kennedy Center that he would seek long-term federal control over the Washington D.C. police force. According to Section 740 of the D.C. Home Rule Act, unless Congress extends it, Trump's control over the city's law enforcement can only last for 30 days. According to ABC News, when asked whether he would work with Congress to extend the emergency authorization allowing temporary control over local law enforcement, Trump stated that Congress needs to pass a bill addressing crime, which should include an extension of the federal police's control over Washington D.C. for an additional 30 days.