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Two Firefighters From Washington Wildfire Site Detained At ICE Facility: Report

Two firefighters responding to a Washington state wildfire remain detained at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Tacoma, according to U.S. Rep. Emily Randall (D-Wash.). The detention occurred during what officials described as routine identity verification at the Bear Gulch fire site.

Benzinga

US trade war, India-China ties loom large at SCO summit in Tianjin

The China-led bloc will give members a chance to air common grievances, especially against Washington.

Al Jazeera

Power play: why NASA is betting on nuclear to outpace rivals on the Moon

The United States is racing to build nuclear power reactors for the Moon, with the first system planned for the end of the decade. This would keep astronauts alive through weeks-long lunar nights, as well as powering permanent bases and outposts – and giving Washington an edge over China and…

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Palestinian Authority urges US to reinstate Abbas’s visa before UNGA

Mahmoud Abbas’s spokesman calls on countries to exert pressure on Washington before next month’s UN annual meetings.

Al Jazeera

Trump taps federal agents to tackle local policing. That's not always helpful, critics say

Federal agents have used aggressive policing tactics in cities such as Washington and Los Angeles at President Donald Trump's direction

The Independent UK

Who Is Elizabeth Baxter? DOJ Paralegal Fired by AG Pam Bondi After Screaming 'F* the National Guard'

Pam Bondi dismissed DOJ staffer Elizabeth Baxter following her outburst against National Guard troops during a DC incident.

International Business Times UK

Ukraine war briefing: US says strikes ‘cast doubt’ on Russia’s ‘desire for peace’ as Dnipropetrovsk attacked

US diplomat John Kelley tells UN security council Washington could impose sanctions on Moscow if war continues

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Firefighter arrested by border agents while tackling blaze was on track for legal status, lawyer says

Two firefighters were arrested this week while battling the Bear Gulch Fire in Washington state

The Independent UK

Trump Approval Rating Still Under 50%, Rival Newsom Tied With Vance In 2028 Election Poll

The deployment of the National Guard in Washington, D.C., and the possibility of similar actions elsewhere in the U.S. may be contributing to President Donald Trump's approval rating remaining below 50% in a new poll.

Benzinga

Trump’s approval rating plummets to record second term low, new poll says

Gaza, Jeffrey Epstein and National Guard occupation of Washington D.C. all fuel drop in Trump’s support with Republicans

The Independent UK

As Trump threatens more Guard troops in US cities, here's what the law allows

Since sending the National Guard to Los Angeles and Washington, President Donald Trump has openly mused about sending troops to some of the nation’s most Democratic cities — including Chicago and Baltimore — where he claims they are needed to crack down on crime

The Independent UK

China Doesn't Need Nvidia Anymore: Alibaba's New Chip Is A Challenge To Washington

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (NYSE:BABA) (NYSE:BABAF) has just raised the stakes in the U.S.–China tech rivalry. The Chinese e-commerce and cloud giant has unveiled a new AI chip designed to reduce reliance on Nvidia, Washington's favorite export-turned-bargaining chip.

Benzinga

Immigration Agents Arrest Two Mexican Contractors Who Were Fighting a Fire: 'Deeply Concerned'

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) arrested two Mexican contractors helping fight a fire in Washington

Latin Times

President Trump reignites 'digital barriers' issue warning that Washington would impose tariffs on countries that 'harm US IT companies' — South Korea concerned it is vulnerable

Trump's threats of tariffs and export controls on digital barriers have got South Korean officials worried.

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Ex-Justice Department Staffer Who Hurled A Sandwich At Washington Federal Agent Faces Reduced Charge After Jury Rebuff

Federal prosecutors filed a misdemeanor charge against a Washington man accused of throwing a sub-style sandwich at a federal officer after a grand jury declined to indict him on a felony, according to court records and prosecutors.

The Guardian - US

Trump’s death penalty pledge for Washington DC is ugly racial politics

The president’s unconstitutional vision would bring a racist practice back to a city that has banned it for decades

Fortune

Don’t envy Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang—he’s hamstrung by Washington and Beijing

Also: All the news and watercooler chat from Fortune.

Al Jazeera

Firefighters tackling wildfire in US arrested by immigration agents

Border patrol officers swoop in, make arrests as firefighters prepare to tackle 3,600-hectare blaze in Washington State.

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The Independent UK

Two firefighters battling Washington state’s biggest wildfire arrested by Border Patrol agents

The men were picked up Wednesday as they battled the Bear Gulch fire on the Olympic Peninsula

The Guardian - UK

India’s Modi to meet Xi and Putin on first China trip in seven years as US tariffs bite

PM’s four-day trip, which includes Japan visit, comes as Delhi seeks to diversify trade and bolster ties with Beijing

International Business Times

US Targets Venezuela Over 'Soles' Cartel. Does It Exist?

Washington cited Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's alleged role in the "Cartel de los Soles" as it dispatched five warships and thousands of Marines toward the Caribbean country for an anti-drug deployment.

The Independent UK

DC Man seen throwing sandwich at agent charged with misdemeanor after grand jury declines indictment

A man captured on camera hurling a sandwich at a federal agent in Washington has been charged with a misdemeanor after prosecutors failed to convince a grand jury to return a more serious felony indictment, according to court papers filed Thursday

The Independent UK

US Navy is planning its own boat parade for Trump after his Army parade garnered little fanfare: report

Army anniversary parade in Washington suffered from low attendance and soldiers marching out of step

Reason

Federal Immigration Officers in Washington Arrest 2 Firefighters Tackling the State's Largest Wildfire

Two firefighters were recently detained by federal law enforcement while fighting the Bear Gulch fire in Washington state. The arrests appear to be immigration-related.

The Independent UK

Border Patrol operation at wildfire in Washington state sparks criticism

A U.S. Customs and Border Patrol action at the site of a wildfire on Washington state’s Olympic Peninsula has sparked condemnation from Sen. Patty Murray, who says firefighters put risk their lives to keep communities safe

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