U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered National Guard troops in Washington, D.C., to be armed, as the Trump administration continues its controversial crime crackdown in the capital.
Earlier this month, President Trump deployed roughly 2,000 National Guard personnel to Washington, D.C., taking operational control of the city’s police forces to address what he described as “out of control” crime. Initially unarmed, the troops will now carry service-issued weapons, according to the Pentagon.
While their presence has been praised by the administration, polls show strong opposition from residents, with nearly 80% disapproving of both the federal deployment and the takeover of local law enforcement.
So far, National Guard members have not conducted law enforcement operations, instead stationed near landmarks such as the National Mall and Union Station.
Trump has suggested expanding the mission to other Democratic-led cities like Chicago and is considering declaring a national emergency to extend troop deployments.
The operation has already resulted in more than 700 arrests and the seizure of 91 illegal firearms, according to Attorney General Pam Bondi.
Local officials and mayors have expressed concerns about federal intervention and its potential to inflame tensions.
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Russia’s Defence Ministry announced on Saturday that its troops had captured two more settlements along the 1,000-km front line in Donetsk region, following the Friday announcement of three other villages taken in its gradual advance.
Azerbaijan and Russia’s foreign ministers held a phone conversation on 23 August, focusing on bilateral cooperation and key regional security issues.
Hundreds of Israeli families and activists rallied outside the military headquarters in Tel Aviv on Saturday, demanding the release of hostages held by Hamas and an end to the ongoing Gaza conflict.
A powerful eruption at Japan’s Shinmoedake volcano sent an ash plume more than 3,000 metres high on Sunday morning, prompting safety warnings from authorities.
According to the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ), a magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck the Oaxaca region of Mexico on Saturday.
The UK is gearing up for Exercise Pegasus 2025, its largest pandemic readiness test since COVID-19. Running from September to November, this full-scale simulation will challenge the country's response to a fast-moving respiratory outbreak.
Kuwait says oil prices will likely stay below $72 per barrel as OPEC monitors global supply trends and U.S. policy signals. The remarks come during market uncertainty fueled by new U.S. tariffs on India and possible sanctions on Russia.
Honduras has brought back mask mandates as COVID-19 cases and a new variant surge nationwide.
A fire broke out at a transformer unit of Russia’s Kursk Nuclear Power Plant, but officials say there is no threat to safety or the nuclear section of the facility, REN TV reported.
State media KCNA reported on Sunday that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the launch of new air defence missiles, showcasing their ability to counter aerial threats.
Russia’s Defence Ministry announced on Saturday that its troops had captured two more settlements along the 1,000-km front line in Donetsk region, following the Friday announcement of three other villages taken in its gradual advance.
The Trump administration has approved the delivery of 3,350 long-range ERAM missiles to Ukraine, but Pentagon approval is required before they can be deployed, the Wall Street Journal reported Saturday, citing U.S. officials.
Rising floodwaters in Pakistan’s Punjab province have forced thousands from their homes, as rescuers race to evacuate people and livestock from Kasur district near the Indian border.
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