D.C. attorney general sues over federal takeover of local police
NBC Newsยท2025-08-15 17:30
In Washington DC, officials are pushing back against President Trump's takeover of the Metropolitan Police Department. DC's attorney general filed a lawsuit in federal court today, arguing that the administration is abusing its limited temporary authority over Washington DC and infringing on the district's right to self-governance. This all comes after US Attorney General Pam Bondi moved to consolidate the Trump administration's power over DC police by shifting decision-making authority from its police chie ...