WSJ Opinion: Potomac Watch

• Trump Takes Charge of the Police in Washington, D.C.

  After declaring a crime emergency, Donald Trump orders temporary federal control of the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department, while also calling in 800 troops from the D.C. National Guard. What's the reality about violent crime in the nation's capital? Since D.C. is a federal enclave, is Trump within his rights? And has local control by the D.C. City Council proven to be a failure? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Will Trump and Putin’s Alaska Summit Lead to a Ukraine Cease-Fire?

  Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin will meet in Alaska to work towards an end to the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Can a deal be made without Volodymyr Zelensky, who was not invited to participate? Plus, White House Council of Economic Advisers chair Stephen Miran is tapped to fill a temporary spot on the Federal Reserve Board. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Donald Trump's Order Targeting 'Debanking'

  Donald Trump signs an executive order designed to combat 'debanking,' which deprives individuals and businesses of financial services. How bad is the problem, what's in the Trump order, and will it be enough to rein in regulators that put pressure on banks to cancel customers that supposedly pose "reputational risk"? Or does Congress also need to pass legislation making the changes permanent, reforming the Bank Secrecy Act, and encouraging more bank competition?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Who's Going to Win the Gerrymander Wars?

  Republicans started the latest round of redistricting conflict in Texas, but Democrats are promising to fight back in California and Illinois, and now Republicans are promising to escalate further in other states. What's the end game? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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• Israel Considers Reoccupying Gaza as the Food Shortage Ebbs

  Israel faces a hard decision of whether to reoccupy Gaza and risk more casualties, or stepping away and giving Hamas a chance to return to running the territory.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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