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Why is Trump deploying national guard troops to Washington DC?

The DC takeover is, first and foremost, an attempt to deflect from the Epstein case. But that’s not all that’s going on

The Guardian - US

Federal agents will be out 24/7 on patrol in Washington, the White House says

The White House says the number of National Guard troops in Washington will ramp up and federal officers will be on the streets of the nation’s capital around the clock

The Independent UK

Trump’s Washington DC takeover is straight out of a fascist playbook

About 800 national guard troops will be deployed in the nation’s capital because, according to the president: ‘Our capital city has been overtaken by violent gangs’

The Guardian - US

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President Trump To Announce Kennedy Center Honorees

President Trump's influence over Kennedy Center and cultural institutions in Washington, D.C., highlighted during honoree announcement.

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Trump says he’ll seek ‘long-term’ control of DC police and signals he’ll target other cities next

President’s comments come as White House takes credit for dozens of arrests as part of campaign to fight ‘crime crisis’ city’s leaders say doesn’t exist

The Guardian - US

AMD Gains On US-China Trade Pause And Wall Street Optimism For Second-Half Chip Sales

Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) stock trended on Wednesday amid investor optimism surrounding the Washington—Beijing truce.

Benzinga

South Africa hits back at US over ‘flawed’ rights report and land grab claims

South Africa has rejected a US government report accusing it of moving towards land seizures from white farmers, calling the allegation “deeply flawed” and “inaccurate”.

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First Thing: National guard begins deploying on DC streets after Trump police takeover

City’s mayor has hardened her stance on Trump’s ‘authoritarian’ actions. Plus, Israel intensifies bombing of Gaza killing 89 Palestinians in 24 hours

The Guardian - UK

4 out of 5 US troops surveyed understand the duty to disobey illegal orders

With his Aug. 11, 2025, announcement that he was sending the National Guard – along with federal law enforcement – into Washington, D.C. to fight crime, President Donald Trump edged U.S. troops closer to the kind of military-civilian confrontations that can cross ethical and legal lines.

The Conversation

Alibaba, Nio Lead Gains As US And China Extend Trade Truce

Chinese tech and EV stocks surged Wednesday after Washington and Beijing extended their trade truce by 90 days, averting a tariff escalation and fueling hopes for improved economic ties between the world’s two largest economies.

Benzinga

The murder capital of the US and a former mayor on crack: DC’s history of crime problems

The president’s depiction of Washington, D.C. as a violent, crime-ridden cesspit is nothing new

The Independent UK

Does a Trump-brokered deal squeeze Russia, Iran out of the South Caucasus?

A transit corridor pact signed by Azerbaijan and Armenia could be game-changing, according to several experts.

Al Jazeera

Afternoon Update: national guard deployed in Washington DC; Commonwealth Bank’s record profit; and a ‘deceptively cute’ ancient whale

Troops start appearing in US capital after Donald Trump took control of city’s police force

The Guardian - AU

New Zealand woman and six-year-old son detained for three weeks by Ice in US enduring ‘terrifying’ ordeal

Sarah Shaw, who has a US visa and lives in Washington state, was detained after attempting to re-enter US from Canada

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The Independent UK

National Guard troops on the streets of DC to fight what Trump calls ‘out of control’ crime in the nation’s capital

The presence of troops in the capital is expected to grow over the next week and the president is threatening to take similar tactics to other Democratic cities

The Guardian - US

Trump news at a glance: national guard gathers in DC as president mulls expanding their role across US

The White House has said about 850 officers and agents took part in a ‘massive law enforcement surge’ across the city on Monday night. Key US politics stories from 12 August 2025

International Business Times

Washingtonians Tired Of Crime But Skeptical Of Trump Takeover

A 15-minute walk from the White House, Tony and Mike stood on the sidewalk near the spot where a man was killed on Monday, the 100th murder of the year in Washington.

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Donald Trump’s police takeover of Washington, D.C. is an immediate and absolute failure as a man is shot dead

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The Independent UK

National Guard members arrive as Washington's new law-enforcement reality starts taking shape

President Trump has activated 800 National Guard members to address what he calls a crime emergency in Washington, D

The Independent UK

The president’s DC takeover once again lays bare the Trump-Fox feedback loop

ANALYSIS: Whether flanked by senior officials who were once Fox hosts or waving a bunch of charts taken directly from a Fox News broadcast, Trump’s takeover of Washington fully exposes the feedback loop between the president and the right-wing network, Justin Baragona writes.

The Independent UK

Karoline Leavitt says chief of police now answers to Trump who is Commander-in-Chief of DC force

Trump’s takeover of the D.C. police department will be in force for the next 29 days

Al Jazeera

DOJ accuses George Washington University of indifference to anti-Semitism

Trump administration claims GWU failed to address or remedy anti-Semitic abuses despite student and faculty complaints.

Clever Dude

Which States Are Quietly Penalizing DIY Electrical Work?

Thinking about saving money by doing your own electrical work? You’re not alone. Many homeowners want to tackle small projects themselves. It feels good to fix things around the house, and it can cut costs. But there’s a catch: some states are quietly penalizing DIY electrical work. These penalties can…

The Independent UK

ABC anchor Kyra Phillips says she was jumped by half-dressed homeless man in DC

ABC News anchor Kyra Phillips recounted on air the “scary as h***” moment a homeless man jumped her in downtown Washington, DC.

The Independent UK

The Latest: National Guard troops arrive in Washington DC as Trump’s federal takeover begins

President Donald Trump took unprecedented steps toward federalizing Washington, D

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