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Trump EPA proposes fast-tracked permits for AI infrastructure
Washington D.C., United States – The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed new measures aimed at speeding up the construction of infrastructure needed for the rapid buildup of data centers for artificial intelligence (AI). This move would enable companies to start building before obtaining air permits. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin stated, “For years, […]
Trump threatens war on Chicago, sparks outrage, protests in states
United States – In a move that has sparked widespread outrage, United States President Donald Trump has threatened to unleash his newly rebranded “Department of War” on Chicago, amidst thousands of protesters marching in the city and Washington, DC. The protests were a response to Trump’s plan to deploy National Guard troops and immigration agents […]
Washington, DC files lawsuit to stop Trump deployment of National Guard
The attorney general of Washington, DC, Brian Schwalb, has filed a legal challenge to US President Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops to the country’s capital. Schwalb asserts that the deployment is illegal without the consent of local authorities and violates a federal law that prevents the military from engaging in domestic policing. Schwalb […]
US immigration arrests firefighters battling wildfires in Washington State
Two firefighters who were part of a crew trying to help put out a wildfire in Washington state’s Olympic Peninsula were taken into custody by US Border Patrol agents. The arrests were made as part of an operation to verify the immigration status of contractor firefighters working on the Bear Gulch Fire. According to the […]
US National Guard troops begin carrying weapons in Washington, D.C.
The US National Guard troops patrolling the streets of Washington, DC, have started carrying firearms, the military announced on Sunday. According to the Joint Task Force-DC, service members began carrying their service-issued weapons on Saturday evening. The troops are authorized to use force “as a last resort and solely in response to an imminent threat […]
Trump threatens to expand troop deployment to other cities
President Donald Trump has hinted at expanding his domestic troops deployment to other Democrat-led cities in the United States, starting with Chicago, Illinois. Trump’s warning came shortly after the Department of Defense confirmed that National Guard troops currently patrolling Washington, DC, will now be armed. The decision was made directly by Trump’s defense secretary, Pete […]
Trump’s military deployment in DC sparks confusion
The deployment of federal forces in Washington, DC, has stirred controversy and concern among residents, with many questioning the necessity of the move. President Donald Trump’s administration has defended the deployment as a necessary measure to combat crime, but critics argue it’s a “manufactured crisis” aimed at political gain. Outside Union Station, National Guard soldiers […]
National Guard deployment sparks controversy in Washington D.C.
The Trump administration’s decision to deploy hundreds of National Guard troops to Washington D.C. has sparked intense controversy and protests. West Virginia, South Carolina, and Ohio have pledged to send troops to the nation’s capital, with West Virginia deploying 300 to 400 guard troops, South Carolina pledging 200, and Ohio sending 150. According to West […]
Trump’s homeless crackdown sparks controversy in Washington DC
President Donald Trump’s motorcade drive-by of a homeless tent encampment in Washington DC has sparked a controversy after he posted a photo of one of the residents, Bill Theodie, on social media and subsequently ordered a crackdown on homelessness in the nation’s capital. “The Homeless have to move out, IMMEDIATELY,” Trump posted on Truth Social, […]
Thousands join “Fight the Trump Takeover” protests
Thousands of people are expected to gather in cities and towns across 34 states on Saturday, for a national day of protest against Republican redistricting protests in Texas and elsewhere. The “Fight the Trump Takeover” protests, anchored in Austin, Texas, with other sites spread nationwide, aim to defend democracy and fair representation. Organized by over […]