Grand jury declines to indict man for throwing sandwich at US agents The decision to reject the Trump administration’s charges points to scepticism about his heavy-handed approach. Al Jazeera · Aug 27, 2025
Donald Trump’s police takeover of Washington, D.C. has a catch, and his allies want to get rid of it Republicans want to give their "daddy" Trump what he wants. We Got This Covered · Aug 27, 2025
Trump administration takes control of Washington’s Union Station train hub Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says the move is ‘not a power play’ as Trump seeks greater sway over the US capital. Al Jazeera · Aug 27, 2025
A deadly Florida truck crash has fueled an immigration fight. Here's what to know A truck driver's deadly U-turn on a Florida highway has sparked national debate over immigration, trucking safety, and federal funding The Independent UK · Aug 27, 2025
Grand jury declines to indict alleged Washington DC sandwich thrower Sean Charles Dunn was arrested after allegedly throwing food at a Customs and Border Protection agent The Guardian - US · Aug 27, 2025
Duffy announces DOT takeover of DC’s Union Station - Roll Call The Trump administration is taking over Union Station, a major transportation hub in Washington used by Amtrak and the city's Metro system. Roll Call · Aug 27, 2025
California, Washington And New Mexico May Be Stripped of Millions Over Failure To Enforce English For Truckers The US has warned California, Washington and New Mexico they could lose federal funding within 30 days for failing to enforce English language rules for truck drivers, after a federal review found widespread safety violations. International Business Times UK · Aug 27, 2025
S.Africa Calls US Welcome For White Afrikaners 'Apartheid 2.0' Washington's preferential treatment of white Afrikaners for resettlement into the United States is "apartheid 2.0", South Africa's foreign minister said Wednesday. International Business Times · Aug 27, 2025
Prosecutors fail to indict sandwich thrower in Trump's Washington public safety operation Federal prosecutors have failed to indict a man who was seen on camera hurling a sandwich at a federal law enforcement official in the nation’s capital The Independent UK · Aug 27, 2025
Israel's military calls Gaza City evacuation ‘inevitable’ as Washington hosts talks on post-war Gaza Israeli and American officials are preparing to meet in Washington to discuss postwar Gaza The Independent UK · Aug 27, 2025
Trump extends control over Washington by taking management of Union Station away from Amtrak Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says his department is taking management of Washington's main transportation hub away from Amtrak, in another example of how the federal government is exerting its power over the nation’s capital The Independent UK · Aug 27, 2025
Trump says he will seek death penalty for murders in Washington DC Donald Trump has said he will seek the death penalty for murders committed in Washington DC. The Independent UK · Aug 27, 2025
What does Trump’s 50% tariff mean for India? Indian exporters warn of massive job losses as Washington punishes New Delhi for oil trade with Russia The Independent UK · Aug 27, 2025
When federal courts fail to punish lawyers for potential misconduct, states can step in In early August 2025, a federal appeals court in the District of Columbia stopped efforts by federal trial judge James Boasberg to consider whether to hold Trump administration lawyers in contempt of court. The Conversation · Aug 27, 2025
Benzinga · Aug 27, 2025 Meta Doubles Down On AI With $50 Billion Data Center, Faces Backlash Over Energy Demands Meta Platforms' (NASDAQ:META) multibillion-dollar bet on artificial intelligence is drawing attention from Wall Street, Washington, and consumer advocates.
Benzinga · Aug 27, 2025 Trump Administration Threatens California, New Mexico, Washington Of $46 Million Annual Funding Cut For Trucking Industry Over Language Tests The Trump administration has threatened $46 million in federal funding cuts for the trucking industry in states like California, New Mexico and Washington over alleged flouting of English language rules for commercial drivers, issuing a 30-day deadline.
Al Jazeera · Aug 27, 2025 US raises India tariffs to 50 percent over Russian oil purchases Washington’s move to double tariffs on many Indian goods poses a huge risk to India’s biggest export market.
The Guardian - UK · Aug 27, 2025 Middle East crisis: Israeli military carries out raid in West Bank city of Nablus – as it happened Soldiers and armoured vehicles enter city in northern occupied West Bank, confirms Israeli military, as residents say soldiers are searching houses
The Guardian - US · Aug 27, 2025 Trump imposes 50% tariff on India as punishment for buying Russian oil US president has argued New Delhi indirectly helping fund Ukraine war as experts say move is ‘own goal’ against ally
Euronews · Aug 27, 2025 Trump demands death penalty for all murder cases in Washington It comes part of the US president's wider crackdown on crime. Earlier this week, Trump deployed hundreds of troops to the US capital, drawing widespread criticism.
The Independent UK · Aug 27, 2025 Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kremlin rejects NATO troops on the ground after Trump’s security guarantees ‘revealed’ Last week Donald Trump suggested that the US might provide air support in any security guarantees to end the war
Al Jazeera · Aug 27, 2025 Venezuela deploys warships, drones to coast as US naval squadron nears Venezuelan Defence Ministry orders naval patrols as US warships sent to waters off coast to tackle drug cartels.
The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2025 Trump's law enforcement surge is alienating DC residents, senior officers say A pair of senior Washington, D
The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2025 Lime of fire: DC resident on e-scooter faces felony assault charge after spitting on National Guard Scott Pichon was arrested and charged with felony assault after allegedly spitting on two National Guard members at a Washington, D.C., train station.
Al Jazeera · Aug 26, 2025 Donald Trump promises death penalty for murder cases in Washington, DC The Republican leader had pledged to ‘restore’ the death penalty upon returning to the White House for a second term.