Federal-Takeover

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

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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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