Brian Schwalb

Trump Attempts DC Police Takeover with Loyalist, Blocked by Federal Judge

2025-08-15 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 9/10

Trump administration orders federal takeover of DC Metropolitan Police, attempting to replace Chief Pamela Smith with DEA Administrator Terry Cole as “emergency police commissioner.” Federal judge forces administration to back down after DC lawsuit, Smith retains position.

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Supreme Court Confronts Unprecedented National Guard Federalization Crisis

2025-02-15 00:00:00 +0000 UTC | Importance: 9/10

The Supreme Court heard critical arguments challenging President Trump’s authority to unilaterally federalize state National Guard units during the 2025 constitutional crisis. At least 23 Republican-led states support the deployment, while 22 Democratic-led states oppose it. The case centers …

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