The seven-day operation, which could extend beyond a week, is aimed at boosting public safety, a White House official said.

The Trump administration will increase the federal law enforcement presence in Washington, DC, starting Thursday night, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said. It comes just days after a well-known former Department of Government Efficiency staffer was assaulted in DC.

The White House has announced an increased federal law enforcement presence in Washington, D WASHINGTON — The White House said Thursday night that there will be increased presence of federal law enforcement in the nation’s capital to combat crime for at least the next week,