Why a full federal takeover of DC would require an act of Congress

 Why a full federal takeover of DC would require an act of Congress

Congress, controlled by Republicans, could absolutely vote to repeal the 1973 Home Rule Act.

By ASHRAF KHALIL
WASHINGTON, D.C. (AP) — The moment that local officials in Washington have been dreading for months is finally here. President Donald Trump, one month into his second term, has publ…