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Trump backs off D.C. police takeover after court warning - The Briefing w/Jen Psaki - MSNBC
A federal judge persuaded the Department of Justice to give up on Donald Trump’s effort to take over command of the Washington, D.C. police department. The court did not issue a ruling but forced an agreement to keep D.C.'s police chief, Pamela Smith in charge. Rep. Jake Auchincloss (D-MA) joins Jen Psaki to discuss. - Aired on 08/15/2025.