Teen Arrests in DC Carjacking Spark Federal Authority Debate

Two 15-year-olds have been arrested in Washington in connection with the attempted carjacking and assault of Edward Coristine, a notable member of the Department of Government Efficiency. The attack has led to renewed calls from President Donald Trump for federal intervention in the capital.

Coristine, a key figure under Trump's administration known for reducing federal bureaucracy, was attacked in Logan Circle by teens attempting to steal his vehicle. The incident occurred early Sunday morning when the group targeted Coristine and his companion, prompting a confrontation that was interrupted by nearby police officers.

The arrests have intensified Republican arguments for greater federal oversight in Washington, D.C., with Trump criticizing the city's crime rates as being 'out of control' and threatening to impose federal governance. The incident underscores ongoing debates over the capital's autonomy and the challenges it faces with youth crime, particularly carjackings.

(With inputs from agencies.)