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Washington’s federalization push is turning into a stress test for local control

A fresh wave of federal intervention in D.C. is deepening the fight over who actually runs the city, with local officials warning about civil-liberties blowback and federal authorities doubling down on control.

Why it matters: Federal overreach

First recorded Aug 9, 2026·Meaningfully updated Aug 9, 2026

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