<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>President Donald Trump mentioned in a cabinet meeting the consideration of taking control of Washington, DC to improve governance.</li><li>Trump's chief of staff is in contact with DC Mayor Muriel Bowser, but the specific plan for the potential federal takeover was not disclosed.</li><li>The relationship between Trump and Bowser has been mixed, with efforts to collaborate on certain issues despite occasional criticisms from Trump regarding crime and homeless encampments.</li><li>The discussion of federal influence extended to New York City, with Trump warning against a communist candidate winning the mayoral race and hinting at exerting federal power if necessary.</li></ul>

Trump Says He’s Weighing Federal Takeover of Washington, DC

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