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Trump administration urges DC leaders to focus on safety and security

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March 7, 2025

Trump administration urges DC leaders to focus on safety and security

WASHINGTON – The Trump administration is once again urging DC leaders to prioritize safety and security, this time focusing on roads and rails.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy sent letters to DC officials, stating that changes are necessary. Duffy mentioned the safety of federal workers returning to the office and the president’s theme to “Make DC Beautiful” in a video posted on social media.

Trump administration urges safety improvements

What we know:

In a letter to Metro CEO Randy Clarke, Duffy highlighted fare evasion, which WMATA says is down 82%. He also emphasized the need to lower crime on buses and trains, citing a recent incident where a man had his jacket stolen. Metro Transit Police arrested the two suspects in connection with that incident. WMATA has been increasing enforcement and camera surveillance and is accelerating the process to get transit police recruits certified.

In a letter to Mayor Bowser, Secretary Duffy expressed concerns about road safety and specifically called out murals and other artwork which he said draw attention to their message rather than promote safety. This week, Mayor Bowser announced that the bold yellow “Black Lives Matter Plaza” mural near the White House will be changed.

Concerns raised over public transit and road safety

What’s next:

In a separate letter to Amtrak CEO Stephen Gardner, Secretary Duffy said Amtrak needs to do more to prevent crime and improve its management of Union Station. About three weeks ago, a fatal shooting occurred in the Union Station parking garage during the busy evening commute. Duffy suggested bringing in Homeland Security resources as well. Union Station is owned by the federal government, and Amtrak leases its part of the property.

Amtrak and the DC Mayor’s Office have not yet commented on the letters. Metro told FOX 5 that GM Randy Clarke is looking forward to working with their federal partners to improve safety.

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US Park Police officer shot in Washington, DC

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7 hours ago

March 23, 2026

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US Park Police officer shot in Washington, DC

A U.S. Park Police officer was shot in Washington, D.C., while on duty, according to a statement from the agency.

Park Police said the officer was shot at 7:30 p.m. on Monday in Southeast Washington on Queens Stroll Pl.

The officer has been transported to a local hospital, officials said.

The circumstances of the shooting are unclear. A Park Police spokesperson told ABC News the officer has non-life-threatening injuries.

Attorney General Pam Bondi said on X that she has spoken to D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and Metropolitan Police Chief Jeffery Carroll and was briefed on the shooting.

“Please pray for the officer’s recovery,” the attorney general said.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

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Exhibition Game in Washington, D.C.

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19 hours ago

March 23, 2026

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Photo by Sol Tucker/TalkNats The Washington Nationals have an exhibition game at Nationals Park against Baltimore as part of their home-and-road 2-game series with the Orioles. This is the final warm-up against another team before Opening Day in two days … Continue reading →

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Storm Team4 Forecast: Chance of severe storms before cooler Monday

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1 day ago

March 22, 2026

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Storm Team4 Forecast: Chance of severe storms before cooler Monday

4 things to know about the weather:

Storms overnight, severe chance
Cooler Monday
Clouds to start, then sunshine tomorrow
Cold next few mornings

After a very warm afternoon, there is a cold front that is approaching. The front will move through the area tonight, sparking showers and storms, then delivering colder air for the start of the new workweek.

There is a SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH for our counties to the far northwest, including Maryland counties Washington, Allegany and Garrett, and a portion of Morgan county in West Virginia. The watch is until 10 p.m. Sunday.

There is a chance for storms to be severe tonight, including the risk of damaging winds and hail. The risk decreases through the night as the storms move south and east with the front. The storms may be noisy tonight with thunder, heavy rain, and hail. Expect drier conditions after sunrise tomorrow.

Do not forget your jacket Monday. The cooler air behind the front keeps the area in the 50s all day. Lows will drop into the 30s Monday night.

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