metropolitan police department of the district of columbia

News

Trump, Washington and D.C. Police

Congressional Democrats Move to End Trump’s Control of D.C. Police

House and Senate Democrats on Friday introduced legislation that would end the Trump administration’s control of Washington’s police department, part of an escalating effort to fight President Trump’s takeover of the nation’s capital.

Hosted on MSN · 1d

Explainer-Can Trump take long-term control of Washington's police?

U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he will seek long-term federal control of Washington's police force to crack down on crime in the nation’s capital. But Trump can expect a flurry of lawsuits if he tries to do so without Congress's approval.

NPR · 42m

Tensions grow as Trump and Washington, D.C. officials fight over police authority

Tension in the nation's capital escalated over the question of who controls the city's police department after Washington, D.C.'s Attorney General sued over the White House's bid for full control.

D.C. targets federal takeover of police department

NBC News on MSN · 45m

D.C. attorney general sues over Trump's 'hostile takeover' of local police

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi appointed DEA Administrator Terry Cole as the "emergency police commissioner" of the Metropolitan Police Department.

USA TODAY on MSN · 1h

Washington, DC, sues President Trump over federal takeover of police department

The lawsuit brought by Washington says Trump exceeded his authority under the Home Rule Act of 1973 in taking over the Metropolitan Police Department.

Reuters on MSN · 1h

Washington sues to stop federal takeover of police department

The U.S. capital Washington sued Donald Trump on Friday over his attempted takeover of the city's police force, escalating a power struggle between the U.S. president and the city's leadership.

Bondi names DEA head 'emergency police commissioner'

NBC News on MSN · 2h

Attorney General Pam Bondi appoints DEA administrator as 'emergency' D.C. police chief

The order effectively strips authority from the head of the Metropolitan Police Department days after Trump launched a federal crackdown on crime in the city.

The Washington Post on MSN · 12h

Bowser, D.C. attorney general reject push by Bondi to name emergency police commissioner

In a signed order, Bondi said Cole will assume all powers and duties of the chief of police, and that the department’s top brass “must receive approval” from him before issuing any directives.

U.S. News & World Report · 14h

US Attorney General Names DEA Boss Cole as DC's 'Emergency Police Commissioner'

By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi issued a directive late on Thursday naming Drug Enforcement Administration head Terry Cole as the "emergency police commissioner" of Washington's Metropolitan Police Department.

Straight Arrow News on MSN16h

Republican Rep. Ogles introduces bill to give Trump indefinite control of DC police

A Republican congressman introduced a bill that would allow President Donald Trump to indefinitely take control of Washington ...

The New York Sun1d

D.C. Settles Police Officer’s Lawsuit Charging Its Crime Statistics Are Deliberately Understated

A former MPD sergeant claims that top officials sought to ‘downgrade crimes in order to make crime look like it was less than ...

Fresh off taking control of D.C. police, Trump announces he’ll host CBS's Kennedy Center Honors TV broadcast

Trump’s Wednesday announcement had the feel of both an awards reveal and a political rally. Seated in the front row to ...

2don MSN

DC police chief ripped for 'mind blowing' response to basic policing question: 'Yikes'

D.C. Police Chief Pamela Smith faces social media mockery after appearing confused by reporter's question about chain of ...

3don MSN

Live updates: Trump to seize control of DC police, activate National Guard; Dems rail against moves

President Trump announced Monday that he will invoke a takeover of the Washington, D.C., police department and activate the ...

Las Vegas Sun22h

DC police chief agrees to deepen cooperation with federal immigration agents

The Washington, D.C., police chief ordered more cooperation between her officers and federal immigration officials as President Donald Trump's law enforcement takeover of the nation's capital took ...

Some results have been hidden because they may be inaccessible to you

Show inaccessible results