WASHINGTON — D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser on Wednesday credited President Donald Trump's directed surge of federal law enforcement with lowering crime in the nation's capital, but made clear that the presence of immigration agents and National Guard troops is "not working."

MSNBC host Jen Psaki blasted prayer and President Trump's D.C. crime strategy following the deadly shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis.

President Donald Trump’s plans to combat crime in Washington DC with more federal force has led to a deluge of cases flooding already maxed-out courts in the city.

There has been a significant fall in overall violent crime since the crackdown started, according to Washington's Metropolitan Police Department (MPD). It recorded 75 violent crimes from 12-26 August, a drop of 23% on the previous two weeks. Property crimes, such as burglary and vehicle theft, fell by about a quarter over the same period.

Maryland officials respond to Baltimore school playground fire set by juveniles as community leaders organize rebuilding efforts and debate youth crime solutions.

President Donald Trump’s extraordinary moves to put troops on US soil appear to be following a familiar political script.

President Donald Tump has the "upper hand" over Democrats on crime politically, Politico's Rachel Bade said during an appearance on MSNBC's "Morning Joe" on Wednesday.