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Troops start appearing in US capital after Donald Trump took control of city’s police force

Sarah Shaw, who has a US visa and lives in Washington state, was detained after attempting to re-enter US from Canada

The presence of troops in the capital is expected to grow over the next week and the president is threatening to take similar tactics to other Democratic cities

The White House has said about 850 officers and agents took part in a ‘massive law enforcement surge’ across the city on Monday night. Key US politics stories from 12 August 2025

A 15-minute walk from the White House, Tony and Mike stood on the sidewalk near the spot where a man was killed on Monday, the 100th murder of the year in Washington.

I'm sure everyone feels so safe.

President Trump has activated 800 National Guard members to address what he calls a crime emergency in Washington, D

ANALYSIS: Whether flanked by senior officials who were once Fox hosts or waving a bunch of charts taken directly from a Fox News broadcast, Trump’s takeover of Washington fully exposes the feedback loop between the president and the right-wing network, Justin Baragona writes.

Trump’s takeover of the D.C. police department will be in force for the next 29 days

Trump administration claims GWU failed to address or remedy anti-Semitic abuses despite student and faculty complaints.

Thinking about saving money by doing your own electrical work? You’re not alone. Many homeowners want to tackle small projects themselves. It feels good to fix things around the house, and it can cut costs. But there’s a catch: some states are quietly penalizing DIY electrical work. These penalties can…