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WASHINGTON (AP) — 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 different: The white tents that bulge with food and merchandise were scarcer than usual. “Everything has stopped over the last week,” said Yassin Yahyaoui, who sells jewelry and glass figurines. Most of …

Federal agencies US military Donald Trump National security See all topics Facebook Tweet Email Link West Virginia National Guard troops have begun to arrive in Washington, DC, to assist with President Donald Trump’s crime crackdown in the nation’s capital, a defense official told CNN on Tuesday. The troops could begin assisting the DC National Guard operationally as soon as Wednesday …

Trump administration to seek federal charges against people snared in DC crackdown, sources say  Reuters On Trump’s order, dozens arrested daily in D.C. The details are hidden.  The Washington Post Pirro Orders Office to Maximize Criminal Charges on Street Arrests  The New York Times How D.C. residents feel about crime and the federal takeover of their city  PBS MS-13 gang member arrested in DC …

‘The city is dead’: D.C. restaurant reservations drop amid federal crackdown  The Washington Post Restaurant reservations rally as DC Summer Restaurant Week kicks off amid federal takeover  WUSA9 Trump claims DC dining surge without sufficient evidence after his takeover of DC police  WTOP Washington DC restaurants suffer sharp drop in diners since Trump crackdown  The Guardian Trump’s police takeover of D.C. has a surprising …

WASHINGTON (AP) — 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 different: The white tents that bulge with food and merchandise were scarcer than usual. “Everything has stopped over the last week,” said Yassin Yahyaoui, who sells jewelry and glass figurines. Most of …

LAS VEGAS — Tourism in Las Vegas is slumping this summer, with resorts and convention centers reporting fewer visitors compared to last year, especially from abroad, and some officials are blaming the Trump administration’s tariffs and immigration policies for the decline. The city known for lavish shows, endless buffets and around-the-clock gambling welcomed just under 3.1 million tourists in June, …

Immigration Enforcement Takes Key Role in Trump’s D.C. Crime Crackdown  The New York Times Inside Week 1 of Trump’s ‘hostile takeover’ of D.C. police  The Washington Post White House official: Undocumented immigrants make up 40% of arrests in Trump takeover  WJLA Bondi scraps limits on cooperation between D.C. police and federal immigration agents  CBS News Trump wants to use traffic stops to target undocumented …

WASHINGTON (AP) — 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 policing and immigration overhaul in the nation’s capital. Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves said in a statement Monday that he has approved the deployment of approximately 200 Mississippi National Guard Soldiers to Washington, …

After deploying the national guard to the streets of Washington DC, Donald Trump’s federal crackdown is moving into a new phase. Three more states – West Virginia, South Carolina and Ohio – have said they will deploy hundreds of national guard troops to DC in the coming days. But crime prevention workers say the move will do little to prevent …

Jeanine Pirro Takes on Prosecutor Role in Trump’s D.C. Crackdown  The New York Times Jeanine Pirro says current DC justice system ‘isn’t cutting it’ as Trump takes federal control  Fox News Opinion | Jeanine Pirro: The fight to make D.C. safe and beautiful  The Washington Post Pirro says these laws need to change to address violent crime in DC  WUSA9 Pirro: Trump National Guard …