As Congress reconvenes, Republican lawmakers are intensifying their push for legislation aimed at overhauling the criminal justice system in Washington, D.C., amidst a backdrop of federal control initiated during the Trump administration. The House has made it clear that it will not vote to extend Trump’s recent police takeover, despite ongoing support from GOP members who are praising the crime reduction efforts purportedly resulting from it. Proposals to remove the elected D.C. Attorney General and extend federal law enforcement presence in the capital are under consideration, while local residents and council members are voicing opposition. The Republican Study Committee is rolling out an agenda supporting Trump’s approach, leading to a contentious debate over the future of local governance in D.C. as Congress faces mounting pressure to address these issues.