#federal-authority

#federal-authority

In Washington D.C., hundreds of National Guard troops patrolled the streets, some in armored vehicles, as city officials battled with the White House over whether the federal government can take control of the local police department.

Federal troops and National Guard members are on patrol in Washington, D.C., as President Trump implements his control over the city's police department to address crime issues.

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi appointed Terry Cole as D.C.'s new police chief, overriding Pamela Smith, and attempted to repeal sanctuary policies, prompting legal action.

The Trump administration increased national control over Washington by appointing the head of the Drug Enforcement Administration as the city's 'emergency police commissioner', granting him police chief powers.

The U.S. Justice Department is suing four states for their climate actions, claiming they hinder the federal energy agenda and challenge federal authority.

The lawsuits filed by the U.S. Justice Department against Hawaii and Michigan challenge state-level climate actions, asserting they conflict with federal authority and regulation.