
Federal Takeover: DEA Chief Named 'Emergency Police Commissioner' in D.C.
Published on: Aug. 15, 2025, 8:01 a.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
The Trump administration has appointed DEA Chief Terry Cole as Washington's 'emergency police commissioner,' granting him full police chief powers in the nation's capital. This move centralizes law enforcement authority under federal control, intensifying immigration enforcement and sparking significant local and national debate.