BREAKING: President Trump makes a historic move in Washington, DC, invoking the Home Rule Act of 1973. This places Washington DC under direct Federal control. Trump is also deploying National Guard troops in the city.

Trump says this is starting with Washington DC, and will go further. Trump seems to imply that other cities will be facing similar actions. Today’s move marks a historic action for the federal government. Follow us @KobeissiLetter for real time analysis as this develops.