The president’s declared crime emergency in Washington, D.C., is scheduled to end after 30 days, unless Congress approves an extension, which many GOP lawmakers say they are ready to vote for when they return from recess next week, if the president says it is necessary.

Democrats, meanwhile, are considering legislation that would end the president’s takeover of D.C. law enforcement and would give the mayor control over the District’s National Guard.

Republican Rep. Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.) has proposed legislation to amend the D.C. Home Rule Act so that a president would be allowed to assert control over D.C. police for 180 days.

“My legislation ensures that President Trump has the necessary time and authority to quell the chaos that has reigned in woke D.C.,” Biggs said in a statement.

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