Weekly breakdown: How much control does President Trump have over DC police?

It’s the second full week of a federal law enforcement surge ordered in D.C. by the administration of President Donald Trump and it’s still only just the beginning. This week has seen everything from a Humvee crushing a commercial vehicle, to “Biggest Loser” trainer Jillian Michaels igniting a firestorm on CNN by defending Trump’s controversial push to censor Smithsonian exhibits on slavery.

So where does the city stand now? Let’s break it down:

Monday

Trump said the reason for the increased police presence was to combat crime in D.C. that he described as “very out of control” — and that has headlined global newscasts.

He boasted Monday that people are now more comfortable going to dinner in the District, s

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