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Trump extends control over Washington by taking management of Union Station away from Amtrak

Trump extends control over Washington by taking management of Union Station away from Amtrak

The secretary said Union Station, located within walking distance of the U.S. Capitol, had “fallen into disrepair” when it should be a “point of pride” for the city. Listen live to WTOP’s coverage from Union Station.  WASHINGTON (AP) — Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced Wednesday that his department is taking management of Union Station, the main transportation hub in Washington, …

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Trump threatens to prosecute George Soros for backing protests – Axios

Trump threatens to prosecute George Soros for backing protests  Axios Trump threatens charges for George Soros, frequent target of far-right ire  Al Jazeera Trump Says Soros Should Be Charged Over ‘Violent Protests’  Bloomberg.com Trump says Democratic donor Soros and son should be charged with corruption, offers no evidence  Reuters Trump live updates: Prez demands racketeering charges for George, Alex Soros over ‘support of Violent …

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DC Subway sandwich thrower avoids grand jury indictment

DC Subway sandwich thrower avoids grand jury indictment

A person walks past Banksy-style posters of a protester throwing a sandwich on August 21, 2025 in Washington, DC. Kevin Dietsch | Getty Images Federal prosecutors failed to obtain a grand jury indictment against a former Department of Justice employee who allegedly hurled a Subway sandwich at a U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer who President Donald Trump had deployed …

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Department of Transportation will reclaim control of Washington’s Union Station, Duffy announces

Department of Transportation will reclaim control of Washington’s Union Station, Duffy announces

D.C. crime stats amid National Guard deployment Here’s how D.C. crime numbers look since Trump deployed the National Guard 03:49 Washington — The Department of Transportation will reclaim management of Washington, D.C.’s transit hub Union Station, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced, saying the move is necessary to “help make this city safe and beautiful.” Duffy made the announcement Wednesday as …

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Most say crime is a major problem in America’s cities, but few support a federal takeover of police departments

Most say crime is a major problem in America’s cities, but few support a federal takeover of police departments

August 27, 2025 Earlier this month President Trump activated National Guard members to reduce crime in Washington, D.C. and has threatened similar federal interventions in other large cities.  Two-thirds of the public think crime is a major problem in the country overall and 8 in 10 say it is a major problem in large cities. Only about a fifth say …

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Researcher who distorted voter data appointed to federal election role

Researcher who distorted voter data appointed to federal election role

A conservative election researcher whose faulty findings on voter data were cited by President Donald Trump as he tried to overturn his 2020 election loss has been appointed to an election integrity role at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Pennsylvania activist Heather Honey is now serving as the deputy assistant secretary for election integrity in the department’s Office of …

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Rhode Island prosecutor who warned police “You’re gonna regret this” during arrest put on unpaid leave

Rhode Island prosecutor who warned police “You’re gonna regret this” during arrest put on unpaid leave

A Rhode Island state prosecutor was put on unpaid leave for six months after she was captured on police body camera footage warning one of the officers who were arresting her on a trespassing charge that he was “gonna regret it.” Special Assistant Attorney General Devon Flanagan was given the punishment Monday. It stemmed from her Aug. 14 trespassing arrest …

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