Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago

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Washington D.C. is in crisis. Crime is surging, and the federal government has stepped in. Charles Fain Lehman, Jesse Arm, Renu Mukherjee, and John Ketcham explain why Congress moved to rein in local control, how it’s rolling back home rule, and what it means for public safety nationwide. Plus: Trump’s push to shake up college admissions — race, transparency, and the AI factor.

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