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National Guard Deploys 800 Personnel For DC Mission, Says Pentagon

All 800 National Guard troops who were ordered to the US capital Washington to aid law enforcement personnel by President Donald Trump have now been mobilized, the Pentagon said Thursday.

International Business Times

Trump's 'safe and beautiful' move against DC homeless camps looks like ugliness to those targeted

The clearing of homeless encampments in the nation's capital is unfolding under what President Donald Trump calls his Making D

The Independent UK

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

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Desperate Myanmar Villagers Scavenge For Food As Hunger Bites

People in western Myanmar have been driven to scavenging for bamboo shoots, as humanitarian workers warn a wartime blockade and aid cutbacks led by Washington have caused hunger cases to surge.

International Business Times

As Trump splits from India, is the US abandoning its pivot to Asia?

US partners in Asia, such as India, might consider their own shifts in response to Trump’s moves. But it won’t be easy.

Al Jazeera

Terry Cole, chosen to take over DC's police force, has spent 22 years at DEA

Attorney General Pam Bondi has named the head of the Drug Enforcement Administration to be Washington’s “emergency police commissioner” as she carries out President Donald Trump’s unprecedented decision to take over the Washington police department

The Independent UK

'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

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Trump tips hand at DC-like takeovers of LA and NYC for Olympics and World Cup: ‘We’ll go military if we have to’

Asked about his move this week to federalize policing in Washington, he brought up concerns over security around the 2028 Olympics in LA and the 2026 FIFA World Cup, whose final is in NYC area

The Independent UK

Suspect who admitted to hurling sandwich at DC cops on the street revealed to be a Justice Department employee

Attorney general announces firing of DOJ staffer seen in viral video: ‘We will come after you’

The Independent UK

Alleged DC sandwich-thrower worked at justice department, attorney general says

Sean Charles Dunn, who was charged with assaulting a law enforcement officer, was fired after incident

The Guardian - US

DC to impose ‘juvenile curfew’ this weekend as Trump’s crackdown comes into full force

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has slammed federal takeover as ‘unsettling and unprecedented’

The Independent UK

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 Independent UK

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

The Guardian - US

MSNBC pundit George Conway compares Trump to ‘Tony Soprano’ over DC crime crackdown

President Donald Trump deployed the National Guard to Washington, D.C., this week

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The Independent UK

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

The Independent UK

CNN’s resident MAGA defender keeps getting his past Jan. 6 condemnation thrown back in his face

ANALYSIS: ‘He did not protect or defend the Constitution and he violated his oath of office,’ Tara Setmayer told Scott Jennings. ‘You know, who said that? You did after January 6th.’ Justin Baragona details how the CNN commentator is having his old comments used against him

Benzinga

Small Business Owner Wonders If Tariffs Bring In Billions A Month Why Is Washington Still Asking for 'Gifts' Instead Of Paying Down The Debt?

President Donald Trump's tariffs poured billions into U.S. coffers in July, setting yet another monthly record for customs duty collections. Treasury Department data released Tuesday shows $27.7 billion in duties came in last month — up from $26.6 billion in June and $22.2 billion in May, and more than triple…

The Guardian - US

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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The Independent UK

The Latest: Federal agents will patrol Washington 24/7

More federal law enforcement missions on the streets of Washington, D

Fortune

U.S.-China chip war: How Trump’s Nvidia-AMD deal has redefined Washington’s export control policy

One dismayed Democratic lawmaker said the move signals to China “that American national security principles are negotiable for the right fee.”

The Guardian - US

California governor calls for a special election to introduce new US House maps – as it happened

Gavin Newsom announces plans to ask voters to approve new congressional maps in response to a redistricting plan by Texas. This blog is now closed.

The Independent UK

Photos of the National Guard and federal agents in Washington

After President Donald Trump's announcement that his administration would take over Washington’s police department for at least a month, hundreds of members of the National Guard began to arrive in the capital.

Al Jazeera

US sanctions Brazil health officials over Cuba’s overseas medical missions

Washington claims the health officials were involved in Cuba’s ‘coercive labour export’ of medical workers.

The Guardian - US

Man accused of throwing sandwich at US border agent charged with assault

Sean Dunn charged with assaulting federal officer over incident in Washington, which could result in a year in jail

Latin Times

Mexico Extradites 26 Cartel Members Amid Pressures from Trump Admin. Experts Warn More May Come.

Mexico sent 26 people accused of being cartel operatives to the U.S. amid increasing pressure from Washington. Experts say they may not be the last ones.

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