WASHINGTON — Around 2 a.m., noisy revelers emerging from clubs and bars packed the sidewalks of U Street in Washington, many of them seeking a late-night slice or falafel. A robust but not unusual contingent of city police cruisers lingered around the edges of the crowds. At other late-night hot spots, nearly identical scenes unfolded.
What You Need To Know
President Donald Trump's promised law enforcement surge in Washington, D.C., did not appear to happen as scheduled on its first night
The streets were bustling with revelers, but there was no visible increase in law enforcement
Trump had announced a security lockdown starting at midnight, following a weekend assault on a government official
Trump's plans could include deploying the National Guard, but further actions may face legal