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Trump signs order on Washington DC as Republicans exert control over city

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Washington DC has found itself in the crosshairs of Donald Trump and congressional Republicans in recent weeks .

The president signed an executive order he said would make Washington DC “safe, beautiful, and prosperous” Weeks earlier , Republicans in Congress approved a $ 1bn cut to the city’s budget that the mayor, Muriel Bowser , warned would result in disruptive cuts to police, schools and health services.

The Senate quickly scrambled to undo the reduction, but it was unclear when the House of Representatives would act.

House Freedom Caucus chair Andy Harris said bill should be delayed because he needs to come up with a list of what requirements Congress should put on Washington DC .

House Freedom caucus chair said the city should not be allowed to spend money on undocumented immigrants or juvenile offenders as adults.

If House leaders agree, it would be the latest instance of Congress interfering in the affairs of a city that many believe should be a state.

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