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Congressional Republicans are strongly backing President Donald Trump’s federal crackdown on crime in D.C. and promising to hold District leaders accountable at an upcoming hearing.

The president’s takeover of D.C.’s police department will need congressional approval, if it is to be extended more than 30 days.

Democratic U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen, of Maryland, said Tuesday he is concerned that GOP lawmakers may be willing to continue the Trump administration’s control of D.C. police beyond the 30-day period.

He also warned the president may be using D.C. as an example, setting the stage for broader federal control in other cities.

“I’m very concerned,” Van Holl

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