The federal government takes control of Washington DC police operations as DEA Administrator Terry Cole seeks to enforce immigration compliance and reduce crime.

Under the accord presented by the two sides to U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes, Trump administration lawyers conceded that D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser's appointed police chief, Pamela Smith, would remain in command of the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan Police Department.

The fallout from Trump's federal takeover of the police force in D.C. continues. Bondi's latest move prompts backlash.

On Friday, Washington, D.C., Attorney General Brian Schwalb initiated a lawsuit against President Donald Trump and members of his administration. The lawsuit challenges U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi's Thursday order,

Washington, D.C. is challenging President Trump in court after his administration installed a federal official to run the city’s police force, sparking a fight over home rule and presidential authority.

Attorney General Pam Bondi said in a directive issued Thursday evening that DEA boss Terry Cole will assume "powers and duties vested in the District of Columbia Chief of Police."