The partnership between authoritarianism and oligarchy becomes clear in Washington, D.C.
A few days after the National Guard was deployed in Los Angeles against local officials’ wishes, tanks showed up on the streets of Washington, DC, in what felt like a spectacle. Officially labeled a patriotic event, this display seemed more about symbolizing how military presence could become just another part of everyday life, a way […]
Trump issues orders targeting cashless bail and imposing federal charges on suspects in Washington, D.C.
Trump Signs Executive Order on Cashless Bail WASHINGTON – On Monday, President Trump enacted an executive order aimed at urging cities nationwide to discontinue cashless bail for accused criminals. The order also instructs the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Washington, D.C., to pursue federal charges against criminal defendants whenever feasible. This initiative, first highlighted by the […]
More than 1,000 People Detained as Trump Works to Restore Safety in D.C.
Law enforcement in Washington, D.C. has conducted over 1,000 arrests as President Donald Trump works towards transforming the capital for both residents and visitors. In a social media update on Monday, Attorney General Pam Bondy noted the outcomes from the president’s aggressive crime initiatives. “We’ve made more than 1,000 arrests and confiscated over 100 illegal […]
Over 550 arrests made in D.C. since August due to National Guard deployment
National Guard Deployment in Washington, DC, Aims to Tackle Rising Crime As crime continues to escalate in American cities, there’s a pressing need for effective, standardized solutions. President Donald Trump has proposed a clear plan for national security, which includes deploying over 800 National Guard personnel in Washington, DC, to curb the rising tide of […]
National Guard is in D.C. for Trump to Maintain Power, He Needs to Concentrate on Gaza
Rep. Ro Khanna on National Guard Presence in D.C. During Saturday’s “Weekend” segment on MSNBC, Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) expressed concerns regarding President Donald Trump’s authority over the National Guard in Washington, D.C. Jonathan Cape Hart posed a question: “Rep., there are about 2,000 National Guard troops from several Republican states in D.C. The Secretary […]
Pirro: People with rifles or shotguns in D.C. will not be charged with felonies anymore
Change in DC Gun Policy Janine Pirro, a lawyer representing the District of Columbia, announced a significant shift in policy regarding firearms. Federal prosecutors will stop pursuing felony charges solely for possessing a rifle or shotgun in DC. This means that under the DC Act, carrying rifles and shotguns is now largely decriminalized, although there […]
Terry Moran describes Trump’s deployment of the National Guard in D.C. as a performance.
On Thursday, former ABC Senior National Correspondent Terry Moran expressed his views on President Trump’s deployment of U.S. security forces and the D.C. police. Appearing on CNN’s “Newsnight with Abby Phillip,” Moran labeled the current situation as “Kabuki Theatre.” He suggested that Trump’s orders seem more theatrical because, notably, he hasn’t even sent officials to […]
Trump: Draw for the 2026 World Cup to take place at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.
Trump Announces 2026 FIFA World Cup Draw Location On August 22, 2025, President Donald Trump unveiled that the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw will take place at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, on December 5th. Trump made this announcement during a press event in the Oval Office, joined by FIFA President Gianni Infantino. The […]
Hegseth allows the National Guard to carry weapons in D.C.
National Guard in Washington, D.C. Authorized to Carry Weapons Sources indicate that U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegses has approved an order allowing National Guard troops in Washington, D.C. to be armed when deemed necessary. “At the direction of the Secretary of Defense, JTF-DC members, who are tasked with reducing crime in our nation’s capital, will […]
Gang member linked to MS-13 apprehended in federal crackdown on crime in Washington, D.C. during Trump administration
Federal Crime Crackdown in Washington D.C. Amid heightened efforts from the Trump administration to combat federal crimes, a recent arrest in Washington D.C. involved a suspected member of the infamous MS-13 gang. “Just yesterday, we rounded up 40 individuals and made 36 additional arrests related to illegal immigration, which included seizing five firearms from the […]