Tag: Washington DC
Sandwich thrown by protester ‘exploded’ and left mustard stain on border agent, court hears
A US imigration agent has testified he could feel through his ballistic vest the impact of a sandwich…
US climate activists condemn 18-month jail term for non-violent art museum protester
Climate activists have condemned an 18-month jail term for a non-violent protester who vandalized a display case at…
Meet the Senate aide with a $44,000 taxpayer-funded commute
The top aide to Sen. Roger Marshall of Kansas charged $44,000 to taxpayers over the past two years…
Millions across all 50 US states march in No Kings protests against Trump
Americans across all 50 states began marching in protests against the Trump administration on Saturday, aligning behind a…
DC mayor walks a tightrope with Trump
During a press conference at the end of August, Washington DC’s mayor, Muriel Bowser, made sure to say…
30 days of Trump’s Washington military takeover
In the 30 days since Donald Trump took control of Washington DC’s police department and deployed national guard…
US supreme court temporarily halts lower court order reinstating $5bn in foreign aid
The US supreme court on Tuesday temporarily halted a lower court’s order that the Trump administration spend nearly…
Hegseth orders National Guard troops in DC to carry weapons
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered National Guard members patrolling the streets of Washington, DC, to begin carrying…
Trump visits DC police station and boasts of success of crime crackdown
Donald Trump told law enforcement officials his administration will buy new grass for parks in Washington DC so…
Federal prosecutors launch inquiry into Washington DC police over allegedly fudged crime statistics
Federal prosecutors have launched a criminal investigation into allegations that Washington DC police systematically manipulated crime statistics to…
Washington DC restaurants suffer sharp drop in diners since Trump crackdown
The number of people eating at restaurants in Washington DC has plummeted since Donald Trump deployed federal troops…
Democratic cities prepare for worst after Trump’s tirades against DC and LA
As tanks rolled down Washington DC streets against the wishes of local leaders, mayors around the country planned…