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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The Russian radio station known as 'Doomsday Radio' (or UVB-76) unexpectedly began playing ‘Swan Lake’, music from a ballet composition. The last time this was done was during the deaths of Soviet-era leaders and the 1991 coup.
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At least 47 people were killed and 112 injured after a fire broke out at a crowded bar in the Swiss ski resort town of Crans-Montana during New Year’s Eve celebrations, Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani told Italian media on Thursday.
India has approved a major arms deal with Israel valued at approximately $8.7 billion, highlighting the deepening defence partnership between the two countries.
France’s postal and banking services were disrupted on Thursday morning after a cyberattack temporarily rendered their websites and mobile applications largely inaccessible, French radio RFI reported.
India and Pakistan on Thursday exchanged lists of nuclear facilities as well as civilian prisoners, under long-standing bilateral agreements, according to official statements from both countries.
The U.S. on Thursday called on China to exercise restraint and engage in dialogue following Beijing’s military exercises near Taiwan.
At least 14 people were killed and 16–31 others injured when a bus carrying students from the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences collided head-on with a passenger van near Quli Faqir, Jhang district, Punjab, on Wednesday.
At least 47 people were killed and 112 injured after a fire broke out at a crowded bar in the Swiss ski resort town of Crans-Montana during New Year’s Eve celebrations, Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani told Italian media on Thursday.
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