22 m. ago Man accused of throwing sandwich at officer in DC faces federal assault charges

A Washington, D.C., man faces federal charges after throwing a sandwich at a Border Patrol officer amid Trump's federal control of D.C. police.

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34 m. ago As federal agents surge in the capital, D.C. police chief welcomes boost

As federal agents surge in the capital, D.C. police chief welcomes boost  The Washington Post

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90 m. ago ‘Severe’ staff shortages at US veterans’ hospitals, watchdog finds

‘Severe’ staff shortages at US veterans’ hospitals, watchdog finds  The Guardian

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98 m. ago Ahead of Putin Meeting, Trump Shrugs Off Russian Threats in U.S. and Abroad

Ahead of Putin Meeting, Trump Shrugs Off Russian Threats in U.S. and Abroad  The New York Times

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98 m. ago Washington, D.C. residents weigh in on crime amid Trump's federal takeover

Perspectives on crime in Washington, D.C., differ depending on where you are. Overall, though, residents seem to think President Trump's approach isn't the right one.

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1 hour ago Man Charged With Assaulting Federal Agent With Sandwich in D.C.

A video showed a man repeatedly calling a group of officers “fascists” before throwing a sub sandwich at one.

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1 hour ago DC mayor reverses course on Trump intervention, downplays city crime

D.C. mayor urges community action to protect city autonomy against Trump's authoritarian push and federal police takeover during livestreamed town hall meeting.

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1 hour ago SF Nonprofit Linked to Human Rights Commission Bribery Scandal Faces Shutdown

SF Nonprofit Linked to Human Rights Commission Bribery Scandal Faces Shutdown  KQED

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1 hour ago Trump admin live updates: Trump promises to make DC crime free

President Trump said he will seek 'long-term' federal control of the D.C. police force during his remarks at the Kennedy Center.

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2 h. ago Virginia school district votes to keep gender bathroom policy, defying Department of Education directive

Virginia school district maintains policy allowing transgender students bathroom access after federal investigation found district guilty of Title IX violations.

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2 h. ago What you need to know about Boston’s plan to cut emissions by 2030

If Boston meets its current climate commitments, the city could be on track for a 44% emissions cut by 2030. The post What you need to know about Boston’s plan to cut emissions by 2030 appeared first on Boston.com.

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2 h. ago DOJ faces off with entire Maryland federal bench over automatic pauses in deportation cases

Judge Thomas Cullen expresses skepticism over Trump administration's unusual lawsuit against all 15 Maryland federal judges that challenges their standing order that pauses deportations.

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2 h. ago Washington Commanders make a surprise cut, releasing one of their own draft picks

Washington Commanders make a surprise cut, releasing one of their own draft picks  Sports Illustrated

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3 h. ago Trump Invites Media to Ride Along with D.C. Police: ‘We’re Going to Be Very Open About What We’re Doing’

WASHINGTON–President Donald Trump on Wednesday invited members of the media to ride along with the D.C. Metropolitan Police, saying, in response to a question from Breitbart News, that his administration is going to “be very open about” the federalization of the city’s police department. The post Trump Invites Media to Ride Along with D.C. Police: ‘We’re Going to Be Very Open About What We’re Doing’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 h. ago Trump Administration Can Withhold Billions in Foreign Aid, Appeals Court Rules

In a 2-to-1 vote, a federal appeals court panel ruled that foreign aid groups that sued to recover funds that President Trump froze cannot challenge the decision.

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3 h. ago Trump wants to extend federal control over Washington police

Trump wants to extend federal control over Washington police  Reuters

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3 h. ago MSNBC contributor voices alarm on DC crime, says issue is 'personal' and many are frustrated

MSNBC contributor discussed D.C. crime frustrations after President Trump announced National Guard deployments in the nation's capital and a federal takeover of the local police.

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3 h. ago DAVID MARCUS: Trump understands that safety is for every citizen, not just the lucky few

Trump announced his plans for a federal takeover of the Washington, D.C. police department on Monday following a spate of recent violent crimes in the capital.

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4 h. ago Judge Appears Skeptical of Lawsuit Against Federal Bench in Maryland

Judge Appears Skeptical of Lawsuit Against Federal Bench in Maryland  The New York Times

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5 h. ago Trump threatens 'very severe' consequences if Russia doesn't agree to end Ukraine war

President Donald Trump warned of "very severe consequences" for Russia as he prepares to meet Putin in Alaska to discuss ending the war in Ukraine.

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