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 ma