John Wall makes retirement official, will join ‘NBA on Prime’
In his prime, John Wall was a rocket, a supremely talented point guard whose speed, explosiveness and star power made him the first pick in…
Trump’s federal law-enforcement crackdown ripples through D.C. areas
WASHINGTON — The main drag in Washington’s Columbia Heights neighborhood is typically crammed with people peddling pupusas, fresh fruit, souvenirs and clothing. On Tuesday, though, things felt…
James Silcott, trailblazing architect and philanthropist, dies at 95
James E. Silcott, a trailblazing Los Angeles architect who, thanks to many gifts to his alma mater, Howard University, became the most generous benefactor to…
Mississippi becomes fourth state to send National Guard troops to D.C.
WASHINGTON — Joining forces from three other Republican-led states, the Mississippi National Guard will deploy 200 troops to Washington as part of the Trump administration’s ongoing federal…
Sparks struggle to contain Sonia Citron and Mystics in loss
WASHINGTON — Sonia Citron tied her career high with five three-pointers and finished with 24 points, Kiki Iriafen added 18 points and 10 rebounds and the Washington…
Black mayors of cities Trump decries as ‘lawless’ tout significant declines in violent crimes
As President Trump declared Washington, D.C., a crime-ridden wasteland in need of federal intervention last week and threatened similar actions in other Black-led cities, several…
West Virginia sends hundreds of National Guard members to D.C. at Trump team’s request
WASHINGTON — Hundreds of West Virginia National Guard members will deploy across the nation’s capital as part of the Trump administration’s assumption of control over policing in…
Column: Trump’s D.C. takeover is a desperate distraction from Epstein files
Atty. Gen. Pam Bondi’s decision to appoint an “emergency police commissioner” in Washington is just the latest attempt to change an increasingly uncomfortable subject for…
Trump’s unprecedented show of force in L.A., Washington are pushing norms, sparking fears
In downtown Los Angeles, Gov. Gavin Newsom was holding a news conference with Democratic leaders when the Border Patrol showed up nearby to conduct a…
Trump admin backs off Washington, DC police takeover after striking deal | Donald Trump News
US President Donald Trump had placed Washington’s police department under federal control earlier this week.The administration of US President Donald Trump has reversed course and…
Washington, D.C., AG files suit to block federal policing takeover
1 of 12 | People attend a demonstration held by Free DC Project near the Metropolitan Police Department headquarters in Washington, D.C., on Friday. Earlier…
Police chief orders more cooperation with immigration agents as federal activity takes root in D.C.
WASHINGTON — The Washington, D.C., police chief stepped up cooperation between her officers and federal immigration officials as President Trump’s law enforcement takeover of the nation’s capital…
D.C. Mayor Bowser walks delicate line with Trump, reflecting the city’s precarious position
NEW YORK — As National Guard troops deploy across her city as part of President Trump’s efforts to clamp down on crime, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser is…
Column: Donald Trump makes America worse than tacky
For President Trump, it’s all about appearances.He’s busy with so many makeovers: The Versailles-ification of the Oval Office, which seems to sprout more gold leaf…
Is crime out of control in Washington, DC?
We contrast Trump’s claim DC is “overtaken by crime” with his statement 3 months earlier that crime there is down. Source link
Federal agents will be out 24/7 on patrol in Washington, the White House says
WASHINGTON — As a wary Washington waited, the White House promised a ramp-up of National Guard troops and federal officers on the streets of the nation’s capital…
George Washington University ‘deliberately indifferent’ to anti-Semitism, Trump’s DOJ says
Aug. 12 (UPI) -- The U.S. Department of Justice announced Tuesday that George Washington University was in violation of federal civil rights laws and described…
What is Trump’s Washington, DC security takeover plan? | Newsfeed
NewsFeedUS President Donald Trump announced a federal takeover of Washington, DC’s police and the deployment of 800 National Guard troops on Monday. He says it’s…
Why is Trump sending US National Guard to Washington, DC? | Donald Trump News
United States President Donald Trump has announced that he is temporarily taking control of the Washington, DC, police department, while deploying 800 National Guard troops…
Contributor: Of course Trump wants to flex on D.C. Where are the Democrats to stop him?
Remember “I alone can fix it”? Donald Trump, who made that laughable statement in his 2016 convention acceptance speech, is now testing the theory in…