‘Very, very safe city’: Trump visits Washington restaurant for dinner amid federal police crackdown; watch

US president Donald Trump stepped out for dinner on Tuesday night at a restaurant near the White House, as he continued to promote his decision to deploy the National Guard and place Washington’s police force under federal control. Vice president JD Vance, war secretary Pete Hegseth and secretary of state Marco Rubio were also with […]

13-year-old arrested with 23 guns at Washington home: Police found disturbing writings on ‘mass shooting scenarios’ – chilling details

A 13-year-old boy in Washington state has been arrested after authorities discovered an arsenal of firearms and disturbing writings that outlined “mass shooting scenarios” inside his home, police said.The Pierce county sheriff’s office told ABC News that it received a tip on Friday that the boy had “school shooter ideations,” had made threats to kill, […]

‘Not Modi’s war’: Global voices push back as US tariffs squeeze India; Washington insiders call Delhi a ‘vital partner’

A storm is brewing in Washington after a top White House trade adviser labeled Russia’s invasion of Ukraine “Modi’s war,” drawing sharp criticism not only from New Delhi but also from influential voices in the United States.Jewish lobby defends IndiaThe American Jewish Committee (AJC), one of the most prominent advocacy groups in the US, called […]

Firefighters detained by US border agents: Two held while battling Washington blaze; ‘immoral’ Donald Trump policy slammed

Representative image (Picture credit: AP) Two firefighters working to contain a wildfire in Washington state’s Olympic Peninsula were detained by US Border Patrol agents during an immigration enforcement operation, prompting widespread criticism from lawmakers and state officials.According to news agency Associated Press, the workers were part of a 44-person contract crew assigned to the Bear […]

‘Capital, capital punishment’: Trump pushes death penalty for Washington, DC murders — but city has rejected it for 40 years

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said that his administration will seek the death penalty in all murder cases in Washington, DC, a move that could collide with longstanding city law and resistance from juries.“Anybody murders something in the capital, capital punishment. Capital, capital punishment,” Trump declared during a Cabinet meeting. “It’ll be a crime […]

Capital-clampdown: Donald Trump hints ‘maybe we like a dictator’ while tightening federal crackdown in Washington; clarifies he’s not a one

File photo: US President Donald Trump (Picture credit: AP) US President Donald Trump on Monday defended his unprecedented federal takeover of policing in Washington, DC, while suggesting that some Americans may even welcome authoritarian leadership.“They say ‘we don’t need him. Freedom, freedom. He’s a dictator. He’s a dictator.’ A lot of people are saying, ‘Maybe […]

‘We’re not playing games’: Donald Trump visits law enforcement in Washington, touts crime crackdown; promises ‘best capital ever’

US President Donald Trump speaks with members of law enforcement and National Guard soldiers (Picture credit: AP) US President Donald Trump on Thursday toured a US Park Police operations hub in Southeast Washington, where he praised police officers and National Guard members deployed as part of his high-profile anti-crime operation in the nation’s capital.Speaking to […]

DC under federal control: Trump to patrol Washington streets with police, military; intensifies crackdown

US President Donald Trump on Thursday said he plans to join law enforcement and national guard personnel on patrol in Washington, DC, as part of his administration’s increased crackdown on security in the capital, news portal Politico reported.“I’m going to be going out tonight … with the police and with the military of course,” Trump […]

‘Washington won’t be bullied’: Governor Ferguson slams Trump admin threats over sanctuary laws; says ‘not intimidated by Pam Bondi or the President’ | World News

Governor Ferguson slams Trump admin threats over sanctuary laws; says ‘not intimidated by Pam Bondi or the president’ Washington Governor Bob Ferguson on Tuesday vowed that the state would not be intimidated by threats from U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi of lawsuits or possible criminal prosecutions against leaders of so-called sanctuary states and cities. Bondi […]

‘Consistent with their mission’: Official says National Guard patrolling in Washington DC ‘may be armed’; residents voice concern

Members of the District of Columbia National Guard patrol along the National Mall, in Washington. (Picture credit: AP) National Guard members patrolling the US capital as part of President Donald Trump’s policing plan may soon be carrying weapons, a Guard spokesperson confirmed on Sunday.Army Senior Master Sgt Craig Clapper was quoted by NPR as saying […]