
Tug of Power: DC's Police Authority in Trump Administration's Crosshairs
Published on: Aug. 15, 2025, 7:12 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
Attorney General Brian Schwalb files a lawsuit against President Trump's control over DC's police, escalating city and federal tensions. The move follows an order by Attorney General Pam Bondi to transfer police control to DEA's Terry Cole amid a proclaimed crime emergency, despite declining crime rates.