All eyes are on Washington, D.C. after President Trump stated Wednesday that the federal government should take control of the District. “I think we should take over Washington, D.C. — make it safe,” he said.

President Donald Trump is throwing his support behind congressional efforts for a federal takeover of the nation’s capital, saying he approves putting the District of Columbia back under direct federal control.

President Donald Trump is throwing his support behind congressional efforts for a federal takeover of the nation’s capital, saying he approves putting the District of Columbia back under direct federal control.