Trump Deploys National Guard in D.C., Mayor Adams Says He’s Connected Thousands With Homes and the Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival in Queens

11/08/2025 4 min
Trump Deploys National Guard in D.C., Mayor Adams Says He’s Connected Thousands With Homes and the Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival in Queens

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President Trump announced that he is placing the Washington, D.C. police department under federal control and deploying the National Guard. He says it’s to tackle homelessness and crime in the capital. Mayor Adams announced this morning that the city has connected thousands of New Yorkers experiencing homelessness to permanent housing since 2022. WFUV’s Joseph Vizza reports. This past weekend was the Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival, an annual celebration of sport and culture in Queens. WFUV’s Alexandra Pfau has more. Host/Producer/Editor Lainey Nguyen ReporterAlexandra Pfau ReporterLivia Regina ReporterJoseph Vizza Theme Music Joe Bergsieker

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