Welcome to DU!
The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards.
Join the community:
Create a free account
Support DU (and get rid of ads!):
Become a Star Member
Latest Breaking News
Editorials & Other Articles
General Discussion
The DU Lounge
All Forums
Issue Forums
Culture Forums
Alliance Forums
Region Forums
Support Forums
Help & Search
The 30-day limit for troops in D.C. ends tomorrow, but they're not leaving.
They'll be there through December.Any extensions are supposed to be approved by Congress.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/08/13/trump-dc-police-national-guard/85622174007/
Trump had to notify the leaders of congressional committees overseeing DC in order for him to keep control of the police for 30 days. A longer extension would require authorization by lawmakers.
Congress has explicitly said they will not be voting on an extension because the DC mayor "asked them to be there."
"Mayor Bowser said she has not been consulted on any possible extension."
Another rule of law bites the dust. Another Congressional power is given to the Executive branch. Uninvited American troops have invaded an American city.
3 replies
= new reply since forum marked as read
= new reply since forum marked as read
Kick in to the DU tip jar?
This week we're running a special pop-up mini fund drive. From Monday through Friday we're going ad-free for all registered members, and we're asking you to kick in to the DU tip jar to support the site and keep us financially healthy.
As a bonus, making a contribution will allow you to leave kudos for another DU member, and at the end of the week we'll recognize the DUers who you think make this community great.