Power Struggle Over D.C.: Trump's Attempt to Control the Capital's Police
Published on: Aug. 16, 2025, 2:18 a.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
The District of Columbia's attorney general has filed a lawsuit against Donald Trump, challenging his authority to take over the city's police force. Under a 1973 law, the president can temporarily control the police during emergencies, but legal experts argue this power is limited without congressional approval.
