Judge Threatens to Block Trump’s Control Over D.C. Police Department

A federal judge has convinced the Justice Department to reconsider President Donald Trump’s efforts to assert control over the Washington, D.C. police department. The move comes after a judge signaled that she would issue a temporary restraining order if the changes are not complete by Friday evening. The Justice Department had previously supported Trump’s plan, but the judge’s intervention suggests that the administration may be reconsidering its stance on the issue.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2025/08/14/bondi-police-chief-dc-cole