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The U.S. Department of Justice has opened a criminal investigation into the Washington D.C. Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) amid allegations that officers falsified or misclassified crime statistics. The inquiry raises concerns about transparency in law enforcement and challenges President Donald Trump’s repeated claims that crime in the nation’s capital is at “record lows.” Allegations of Misreporting Whistleblowers from within the MPD reportedly provided evidence indicating that some crimes were deliberately underreported or misclassified, creating an inaccurate picture of declining crime rates. These allegations stand in stark contrast to the reality described by many residents, who continue to voice concerns over…

The deployment of federal troops to Washington, D.C., has begun to ripple through the city’s economy, with local restaurants reporting a steep decline in customer traffic. While the initiative was intended to strengthen public safety, business leaders warn that it is also reshaping daily life in the capital in unexpected and concerning ways. Sharp Decline in Dining Activity Industry data shows restaurant reservations across the city have dropped by 16% to 31% compared to the same period last year. Many restaurant owners say the downturn started almost immediately after out-of-state National Guard units were deployed to support local law enforcement.…

The federal government has intensified its security strategy in Washington, D.C., by deploying additional National Guard soldiers to support policing efforts. The move, framed as part of a broader crime-fighting campaign, has generated both approval and criticism for its scope and potential consequences. Troop Contributions from Multiple States Mississippi announced this week that it would send about 200 National Guard soldiers to the capital, joining earlier reinforcements from West Virginia, South Carolina, and Ohio. With four states now contributing, the capital is experiencing one of the largest out-of-state National Guard deployments in recent memory. According to federal officials, the additional…

President Donald Trump has drawn sharp criticism after ordering that control of Washington D.C.’s Metropolitan Police Department be shifted from local authorities to the federal government. The move, introduced under an emergency criminal declaration, is viewed as one of the most sweeping federal interventions in the capital’s local affairs in recent memory. National Guard Deployment and Security Crackdown Under the directive, 800 National Guard troops were deployed throughout the city to reinforce security. The operation also involved dismantling homeless encampments in several areas, a measure federal officials defended as necessary to restore order. However, civil rights advocates and community groups…

As the 2025 NFL preseason heads into its third week, all 32 teams face one of the toughest parts of the year: trimming their rosters from a maximum of 90 players down to the final 53 allowed for the regular season. This annual roster cut means that as many as 1,184 players could be released league-wide, leaving many fighting to keep their NFL dreams alive. While the process is grueling, expanded practice squad opportunities provide hope for some. Since 2020, practice squads have grown in size, and teams can now carry up to 17 players — including one international player…

A tragic shooting in Tremonton, Utah, has left two police officers dead and a sheriff’s deputy injured, according to officials. The Incident The confrontation began late Sunday night, August 17, when an officer with the Tremonton Garland Police Department responded to a disturbance call at a residence. While speaking to someone inside the home, a man allegedly emerged with a firearm and shot the officer, killing him instantly. A second officer who arrived to assist was also shot and killed when the suspect opened fire again, police reported. Deputy and K-9 Targeted The third responder, a deputy from the Box…

North Carolina’s Outer Banks began mandatory evacuations on Tuesday as Hurricane Erin regained strength, intensifying into a powerful Category 4 storm with maximum sustained winds of 140 mph. Forecasters warn the system could bring life-threatening rip currents and dangerous surf along the entire U.S. East Coast this week. Storm Path and Forecast The National Hurricane Center reported Erin’s position Monday afternoon at about 140 miles north of Grand Turk Island and 850 miles south-southeast of Hatteras Island, North Carolina. Although the storm is expected to remain offshore as it tracks northward between the United States and Bermuda, its size and…

Democrats in the Texas House of Representatives returned to Austin after a two-week protest that temporarily stalled a Republican-backed redistricting plan aimed at strengthening GOP control in the 2026 congressional elections. The walkout denied Republicans the quorum needed to advance their proposed maps and drew national attention to broader battles over redistricting, particularly as President Donald Trump and the Republican Party seek to preserve their majority in Congress. The standoff ended after House Republicans adjourned their special session on August 14. The Texas Democratic Caucus formally announced on August 18 that members would return to work. During their absence, California…

A coalition of Democratic attorneys general has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, challenging its attempt to impose immigration-related conditions on federal funding meant for crime victims. The lawsuit, filed on August 18 in Rhode Island, argues that the Justice Department is unlawfully trying to pressure states into aligning with President Donald Trump’s immigration agenda by threatening to withhold critical federal grants. California Attorney General Rob Bonta denounced the move, saying: “We won’t be bullied or manipulated by the Trump administration.” The lawsuit points out that the administration has repeatedly threatened more than 20 so-called “sanctuary” states, cities, and…

The expansion of federal authority in Washington, D.C. through the deployment of National Guard troops has revived comparisons to earlier moments in the city’s history when federal forces were called in to maintain order. While uniformed soldiers are again a visible presence on the streets, analysts emphasize that today’s situation is far less severe than past crises, most notably the 1968 riots following the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The 1968 Riots and Federal Response In April 1968, the capital endured one of the most destructive urban uprisings in U.S. history. Over the course of several days, businesses…