Washington, D.C. is a district not a state. It does have a mayor.

Mayor Muriel Bowser opposes the federal plan to send over 500 law enforcement officials to tackle crime and homelessness in Washington.

Washington, D.C. is a district not a state. It does have a mayor.

President Donald Trump announced at a press conference Monday the federal government will take over Washington, D.C., including calling out the National Guard.

Though the Trump administration claims violence in the capital is getting worse, police statistics show violent crime has been declining.

From upholding civil rights rulings to quelling civil disturbances and even delivering mail, other presidents have sent out National Guard units.