Democratic lawmakers are pushing a joint resolution to put the kibosh on President Trump's use of the D.C. Metropolitan Police force for federal purposes.

President Donald Trump, at an Oval Office press availability on Thursday, said he is receiving calls from people, particularly Democrats, who are thanking him for federalizing the police force in Washington,

A band of Democratic lawmakers introduced legislation to thwart President Trump’s takeover of the Washington, D.C., police department, arguing the White House is exceeding its authority. The resolution would terminate Trump’s Monday order,