Despite President Trump's Thursday announcement that federal law enforcement would flood Washington starting at midnight, there was no visible security lockdown or surge of officers in the city's early hours on Friday. The situation leaves locals and officials waiting to see if the White House will follow through on its threat of a federal takeover.

Editor’s Note: This story highlights the tension between local authorities and the federal government over control of Washington, D.C. If the White House escalates its intervention, it could set a concerning precedent for federal overreach in city governance, making it a key issue for both residents and national political observers.