Trump floats taking over D.C. police for more than a month

State of play: Trump's federalization of police has a 30-day limit unless Congress acts to extend it.

• Trump said during a press conference that his administration is going to push for a "long-term extension" of the federalization of the Metropolitan Police Department in a crime bill that will initially pertain to D.C. but will serve as a roadmap for other cities.
• "If it's a national emergency, we can do it without Congress," Trump said. "But we expect to be before Congress very quickly."
• The White House and D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser's office declined to comment further.

Reality check: Under the District's Home Rule Act, the president can't federalize the city police for more than 30 days without a joint resolution from Congress.

Catch up quick: Trump on Monday seized control of D.C.'s police force and deployed the National Guard into the city.

• On Wednesday, the administration said it plans to shift the federal forces from evening patrols to 24/7 operations in the city.
• Trump has declared a "crime emergency" in the U.S. capital.
• Attorney General Pam Bondi would assume control of the city's police, Trump said.
• It's the first time a president has invoked the provision.

Go deeper: What to expect under Trump's federal takeover of D.C.

Editor's note: This story has been updated with response from Mayor Muriel Bowser's office.