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Trump goes after flag burners and a decades-old D.C. bail policy in two new executive orders

In a significant move just eight months into his term, President Trump on Monday signed two executive orders targeting crime and protest. The first order aims to dismantle cashless bail systems, beginning with Washington, D.C., while the second directs the Justice Department to scrutinize instances of flag desecration. These actions…

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Schools reopen in Washington with parents on edge over Trump's armed patrols

Public schools have reopened in the nation’s capital with parents on edge over the presence of thousands of National Guard troops, some armed, and federal law enforcement officers

The Independent UK

US Backs Ambassador To France In Antisemitism Row

A diplomatic row between the United States and France escalated on Monday when Washington decided to stand firmly behind its ambassador's criticism of the French response to a rising tide of antisemitism.

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Dreams on the diamond: photos of Women's Professional Baseball League tryouts

The Women’s Professional Baseball League is set to launch next year, with tryouts held Aug. 22-25 in Washington. The tryouts are open to all players, making way for competitors of all ages to chase their dream of playing professionally.

The Independent UK

Trump signs executive order to eliminate cashless bail in Washington

Move is an escalation in president’s efforts to take control of law enforcement in the capital city and beyond

The Guardian - US

Trump Prepares Executive Orders To Kill DC's Cashless Bail And Crack Down On Flag Desecration In Sweeping Law-And-Order Push: Report

President Donald Trump is reportedly set to issue executive orders that will end the cashless bail system in Washington, D.C and crack down on those who desecrate the American flag.

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Intel Warns Of Risks After U.S. Takes 10% Stake; Debate Intensifies Over Government Role In Business

The $8.9 billion equity deal, announced late last week, converted federal CHIPS Act grants into stock, making Washington Intel's largest single shareholder.

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When and why has the National Guard been deployed in the US before?

The US reserve military force is activated for federal missions and state emergencies, from disasters to civil unrest.

Al Jazeera

Taiwan Semiconductor Acts Early To Dodge US Export Curbs, Drops Chinese Tools From Chip Plants

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (NYSE:TSM) is removing Chinese chipmaking tools from its top facilities to shield production from potential U.S. export curbs, underscoring rising geopolitical tensions.

Benzinga

When immigration shows up at daycare: crackdown in DC terrifies families and workers

Nannies stay home and schools provide transport as Trump takes over policing and Ice rounds up immigrants

The Guardian - US

How to spend 72 hours in Washington DC: What to eat, drink, see and where to stay

A vibrant cultural scene, incredible food and cocktails, plus an unmissable cherry blossom season — DC has plenty to pack into a long weekend. Maria Boyle has your guide

Evening Standard

Trump is wrong about crime – but right about the fear of it

The deployment of the national guard in Washington ignores the data. But Democrats must not ignore how people feel

The Guardian - US

US National Guard units begin carrying weapons in Washington

The move comes after Trump deployed hundreds of troops to the US capital in what he portrayed as a crime crackdown.

Euronews

Trump To Meet South Korea's President On Monday, But Seoul Is Sending A Top Envoy To China For Mending Fences With Beijing

As South Korean President Lee Jae Myung arrived in Washington to meet with President Donald Trump on Monday, his government has simultaneously dispatched a top envoy to Beijing, as Seoul looks to recalibrate its foreign policy and alliances.

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US National Guard troops begin carrying weapons in Washington, DC

The military said some troops are now carrying guns as Trump claims there is now ‘no crime’ in the US capital.

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South Korea’s Lee set to meet Trump, with trade and security high on agenda

July trade deal and status of US troops in South Korea in focus as two leaders meet for the first time.

The Independent UK

National Guard units in Washington are now carrying firearms

The move follow’s Donald Trump’s orders

The Independent UK

National Guard now carrying pistols in Washington as troops enter third week deployed to capital

Civil rights group warn against Pentagon’s ‘dangerous’ decision to arm troops

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As Crypto's Power Grows, Wall Street Braces For a Washington Showdown

An escalating lobbying conflict is unfolding in Washington as traditional banking entities and cryptocurrency companies vie for regulatory favor. The contention revolves around the Republican party’s initiative to implement new regulations for digital assets.

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Iran will stand up to US demands to be ‘obedient’, says Khamenei

The remarks by Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei come as Tehran agrees to hold nuclear talks with European powers.

The Independent UK

US heat wave smothers Pacific Northwest, poses extreme risk in California and Arizona

Residents in the western U.S. are enduring a heat wave, with temperatures reaching dangerous levels across Washington, Oregon, Southern California, Nevada, and Arizona

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'Chicago's A Mess': Trump Vows National Guard Crackdown

President Donald Trump has reportedly indicated that he may expand the use of military forces to other U.S. cities after deploying thousands of National Guard troops to Washington, D.C. as part of his campaign against violent crime.

Al Jazeera

Can the new India-China bonhomie reshape trade and hurt the US in Asia?

Trump’s tariffs and shifting geopolitical winds have pulled India and China closer. That could undercut the US-led Quad.

The Independent UK

Former NBA star Shawn Kemp gets 30 days of home monitoring for Washington parking lot shooting

Former NBA star Shawn Kemp was sentenced to 30 days of electronic home monitoring for shooting at two men inside a vehicle in a Washington state mall parking lot

Al Jazeera

Chicago ‘will be next’: Trump teases troop expansion in Democrat-led cities

Trump’s threat coincided with the announcement that military members in Washington, DC, would be armed during patrols.

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