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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…

Authorities in Washington, D.C. have confirmed a major sewage spill in the northeastern part of the city, where an estimated 6,200 gallons of wastewater overflowed from the municipal sewer system. The incident has prompted swift emergency action from sanitation and environmental response teams. Incident Overview According to D.C. Water, the spill resulted from a sudden system surge that caused a pipe to collapse, releasing untreated wastewater into nearby areas. The discharge affected sections of the Anacostia watershed and raised concerns about possible contamination of streams and low-lying neighborhoods. Response and Cleanup Cleanup teams were immediately deployed to contain the overflow.…

Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of the U.S. capital on Sunday, marching from Dupont Circle to the White House to protest the recent deployment of federal security forces and National Guard troops in Washington, D.C. The Demonstration Participants carried placards and chanted slogans condemning what they described as the “military occupation of the capital.” The rally, which remained largely peaceful, was organized by civic organizations, community leaders, and human rights advocates. Protesters argued that the federal government’s expanded role in local policing threatens democratic principles and civil liberties. Background of the Deployment The demonstrations followed the announcement that…

The U.S. capital has entered a new stage of federal intervention as West Virginia, South Carolina, and Ohio announced the deployment of National Guard troops to Washington, D.C. The reinforcements are part of a broader federal initiative aimed at increasing oversight and operational control over the city’s police force — a move that has drawn both support and criticism. Deployment Details According to official statements: West Virginia will contribute between 300 and 400 soldiers. South Carolina is sending 200 soldiers. Ohio will deploy around 150 soldiers. The troops are expected to assist with patrol duties, crowd control, and logistical support…