- Trump administration backs down on full takeover of the capital city’s police department The Journal
- DC police chief retains command after deal with Trump administration BBC
- Washington DC and White House agree to scale back Trump ‘takeover’ of city police The Guardian
- Bondi backs off initial order to take over D.C. police, issues new directive that keeps chief in place NBC News
- August 15, 2025: Trump admin agrees to allow DC police chief to remain in charge after court challenge CNN