DC mayor releases new order to create pathway forward beyond Trump's federal takeover

Washington, D.C. Democratic Mayor Muriel Bowser on Tuesday released a new order that creates a path forward between the city and federal law enforcement as the end of President Donald Trump's emergency declaration looms.

Trump launched the federal takeover last month, which gave him a 30-day limit that ends next week without Congressional approval. The emergency declaration created the Safe and Beautiful Task Force, deployed National Guard troops and took control of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) in order to cut down on crime in the district and clean up the city.

Bowser's order will continue the Safe and Beautiful Emergency Operations Center (SBEOC) that was created to oversee the district's response to the task force. The order also asks federal officials to comply with the city's policing practices, such as not wearing masks on duty, clearly identifying their agency and providing identification during arrests.

"Trust between community and law enforcement is central to our city's safety," Bowser posted on X. "We're requesting that federal agents adhere to effective community policing practices—not wearing masks, clearly identifying their agency, and providing ID during arrests and encounters with the public."

The center will also continue to coordinate city responses to federal law enforcement efforts from the FBI, United States Marshal Services, United States Park Police, the Drug Enforcement Administration, Capitol Police and Secret Service.

"The Trump Administration is grateful to continue partnering with Mayor Bowser to make DC the safest city in the country," White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt posted on X. "The Mayor’s fellow Democrats should take note, working with President Trump means safer communities and less crime — no one in their right mind could seriously oppose that."

Bowser additionally announced that the district conducted a census last week of homeless people who live outdoors in the city, which identified 764 total individuals, including 81 people living in tents. 

The city also noted that approximately 80 people have moved into the district's shelter system since the federal takeover.

Misty Severi is a news reporter for Just The News. You can follow her on X for more coverage.