Apple News Today It’s been two weeks of federal control in D.C. Here’s what’s changed in the city.
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Aug 25, 2025 Federal control in D.C. has sparked significant changes, affecting crime rates and local policies. The fallout from deep cuts at federal health agencies threatens public health oversight and raises alarms about essential services. Meanwhile, Texas's abortion ban complicates care for women, forcing ethical dilemmas on healthcare providers. In Gaza City, a man-made famine has been declared, and a wrongful deportation case adds layers to the immigration debate. Notable victories, like Chinese Taipei's triumph in the Little League World Series, add a touch of triumph amid the turmoil.
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Legal Fight Over Home Rule Authority
- The administration invoked a rarely used Home Rule Act provision to order local police to assist ICE, moving the dispute into the courts.
- The legal outcome will set a precedent for how far the federal government can assert control over D.C. governance.
Major Staffing Losses Strained Health Agencies
- ProPublica found roughly 20,000 federal health workers left or were pushed out this year, straining core agency functions.
- Cuts disproportionately hit NIH and FDA units that inspect food, drugs, and public health programs, reducing oversight capacity.
Inspectors Buying Supplies, Labs Missing Mice
- ProPublica sources reported some food and drug inspectors had to buy their own supplies and labs couldn't buy mice for vaccine tests.
- These stories illustrate how staffing cuts translated into immediate gaps in safety and research capabilities.