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DC homeless camps cleared out in Trump takeover as Bondi replaces police commissioner with DEA chief

‘I’d like to invite the president to spend some time here in a tent with us,’ one homeless person in DC said

The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2025

President Trump Will Nominate Rebecca Taibleson to the Wisconsin Seat in the Seventh Circuit

President Trump has nominated Rebecca Taibleson for the Seventh Circuit seat in Wisconsin that was previously held by Judge Diane… The post President Trump Will Nominate Rebecca Taibleson to the Wisconsin Seat in the Seventh Circuit appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason · Aug 15, 2025

Trump promises to ‘save’ jailed Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai

Closing arguments are due to begin in the national security trial of Jimmy Lai, 77, a critic of China’s Communist Party.

Al Jazeera · Aug 15, 2025

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Paul Krugman Warns Trump Data Suppression Could Spread From Jobs To Crime, Inflation: 'MAGA's Feelings Don't Care About Your Facts'

Economist Paul Krugman sees a dangerous sidelining of inconvenient facts by President Donald Trump, with growing efforts to replace official statistics with narratives that align with political goals.

Benzinga · Aug 15, 2025

Trump’s approval rating dips again in new poll as some of his supporters sour on his performance

Just 38 percent of respondents approve of the way the president is handling his job, according to a new survey

The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2025

‘ICE Barbie’ Kristi Noem claims 1.6M migrants have left the country. Even the group behind the number admits it may be overstated

‘I think these numbers just show exactly the genius of Donald J. Trump,’ Noem said

The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2025

'Ridiculous': How Washington Residents View The New Troops In Town

Outside the busiest train station in Washington, newly deployed National Guard troops wearing camouflage lean on a huge military Humvee.

International Business Times · Aug 14, 2025

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Pam Bondi threatens prosecution for leaders not complying with immigration officers

In ‘sanctuary cities’ letters to 32 mayors and some county executives saying ‘we’re going to come after you’

The Guardian - US · Aug 14, 2025

California governor boosts redistricting effort in growing feud with Trump

Amid Texas brouhaha, Gavin Newsom takes combative stance against Trump, urges other Democratic leaders to ‘punch back’.

Al Jazeera · Aug 14, 2025

California To Change Election Maps To Counter Texas, Governor Says

California unveiled plans to redraw its electoral districts Thursday, as Democrats push back on what they say is Donald Trump's effort to rig next year's Congressional elections to safeguard his slim Republican majority.

International Business Times · Aug 14, 2025

‘Going to be good for 90 years’: Trump defends record on Social Security

To mark Social Security’s 90th anniversary, the US president pledged to ‘defend’ the programme, despite criticisms.

Al Jazeera · Aug 14, 2025

Texas Democrats say they will return to state once session ends, California unveils retaliatory map

In a statement, the House Democratic Caucus said its lawyers had advised returning “to build a strong public legislative record for the upcoming legal battle” against the GOP’s map.

The Texas Tribune · Aug 14, 2025

Social Security has existed for 90 years. Why it may be more threatened than ever

President Franklin D

The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2025

'I Threw a Sandwich': Protester Charged With Assaulting Federal Officer Amid DC Crackdown

A man has been charged with assaulting a federal officer after allegedly throwing a sandwich at a US Customs and Border Protection agent in Washington, D.C.

Latin Times · Aug 14, 2025

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The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2025

DC Mayor Bowser walks delicate line with Trump, reflecting the city's precarious position

As National Guard troops deploy across her city as part of President Donald Trump’s efforts to clamp down on crime, D

The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2025

Washington homeless encampments clear out in anticipation of Trump crackdown

Advocacy organizations are helping clear out homeless encampments in advance of an anticipated crackdown

The Guardian - US · Aug 14, 2025

Trump’s DC takeover is a move of staggering hypocrisy

Donald Trump is concocting a drama in DC because he would like us to really stop talking about the Epstein files

The Guardian - US · Aug 14, 2025

Republican doesn’t wear seatbelt in DC ‘because of carjacking’ despite data showing decline

Senator echoes Trump’s claims about crime in Washington DC, disputing statistics showing a drop in car thefts and other violations

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The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2025

Justice Department fires man accused of throwing sandwich at agent during Trump DC intervention

A man charged with a felony for hurling a sandwich at a federal law-enforcement official in the nation’s capital has been fired from his job at the Justice Department

The Guardian - US · Aug 14, 2025

Florida governor says state will open ‘deportation depot’ immigration jail

Ron DeSantis announced move as judge to decide whether to close ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ facility in Everglades

The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2025

DC's homeless pack up as sweeps are expected. What we know about Trump's plan to clear encampments

Some of the District of Columbia’s homeless residents are packing their belongings before an expected sweep to clear out remaining encampments around the nation’s capital

Latin Times · Aug 14, 2025

U.S. Deploys Air and Naval Forces to Southern Caribbean to Target Latin American Cartels: Report

The United States has begun deploying air and naval forces to the Southern Caribbean Sea to counter what officials describe as threats from Latin American drug cartels

Latin Times · Aug 14, 2025

Most Californians Prefer Independent Redistricting Despite Gavin Newsom's Push To Counter Texas Republicans

Most Californians prefer keeping an independent redistricting panel even as Gov. Gavin Newsom threatens to gerrymander the state to counter a push by Texas Republicans

Latin Times · Aug 14, 2025

Florida Gov. DeSantis Reveals Plan To Hold Migrants In Prison Dubbed 'Deportation Depot'

The Ron DeSantis administration is taking steps towards holding migrants at a North Florida prison dubbed the "deportation depot."

The Guardian - US · Aug 14, 2025

Trump makes false claims about crime in Washington DC as homeless camps are cleared

President’s comments come after protesters heckled officers who stopped cars at checkpoint along busy street

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