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Hegseth authorizes National Guard to carry weapons in D.C. deployment  The Washington Post Trump targets Chicago and New York as Hegseth orders weapons for DC troops  The Guardian National Guard troops on DC streets for Trump’s crackdown will start carrying guns  AP News Hegseth Authorizes Troops in D.C. to Carry Weapons  The New York Times As Trump tightens grip on D.C., officers say their …

Trump says Intel CEO agreed to give U.S. government $10 billion  The Washington Post America’s fantasy of home-grown chipmaking  The Economist Trump Says Intel Has Agreed to Give U.S. a 10% Stake in Its Business  The New York Times Intel stock rises as Trump says chipmaker has agreed to sell stake to government  CNBC TSMC Considers Returning U.S. Government Subsidies  The Wall Street Journal Source …

WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered National Guard troops to start carrying firearms while patrolling the streets of Washington for President Donald Trump’s law enforcement crackdown, the Pentagon said Friday. The Defense Department didn’t offer any other details about the new development or why it was needed. Hegseth referred to it as “common sense” on social media. …

Donald Trump told law enforcement officials that his administration will buy new grass for parks in Washington DC so they resemble his golf courses, during his visit to a US park police facility on Thursday – an event ostensibly scheduled to tout his crackdown on crime in the city. The president had indicated earlier in the day he would join …

Florida paints over Pulse rainbow crosswalk without warning, officials say  The Washington Post Orlando officials condemn removal of rainbow crosswalk near Pulse nightclub mass shooting site as a ‘cruel political act’  CNN Florida Locals Defy Ron DeSantis By Restoring Pulse Rainbow Crosswalk  Newsweek Florida removes rainbow crosswalk honouring Pulse nightclub victims  BBC Rainbow crosswalk outside Pulse nightclub in Orlando painted over by state, mayor …

Florida ordered to dismantle Alligator Alcatraz over environmental impact  The Washington Post Judge Orders That ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Detention Center Be Shut Down for Now  The New York Times No new detainees can be brought to ‘Alligator Alcatraz,’ which a federal judge is effectively shutting down  CNN Judge rules ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ can stay open for now, but no further detainees or construction are allowed  NBC …

Erik Menendez, who was convicted of killing his parents, is denied parole  The Washington Post Menendez Hasn’t Been a ‘Model Prisoner,’ Board Says in Denying Parole  The New York Times Erik Menendez denied parole after decades in prison  CBS News August 21, 2025: DA Hochman Commends Parole Board Decision in Erik Menendez Case  Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office (.gov) Erik Menendez denied parole, …

Trump administration to vet all 55 million foreigners with U.S. visas  The Washington Post Trump administration is reviewing all 55 million foreigners with US visas for any violations  AP News Attorney reacts to Trump admin. immigration goal announced Thursday  WBAL-TV Trump admin reviewing 55 million visas: Focus on deportable offences; 6,000 student visas already revoked  Times of India Trump news at a glance: 55m …

Supreme Court clears way for nearly $800 million in cuts to NIH grants  The Washington Post Trump Pays Visit to Law Enforcement Officers in D.C.: Live Updates  The New York Times Trump administration wins Supreme Court fight to slash NIH medical research grants tied to DEI, LGBTQ studies  Fox News The Supreme Court hands down some incomprehensible gobbledygook about canceled federal grants  vox.com Supreme …

ESPN launches streaming service, embracing cord-cutting at last  The Washington Post What is the new ESPN DTC service? Plans, costs, key facts  ESPN ESPN Unlimited Debuts with a Limited-Time Bundle Deal for Disney Fans and TV Lovers  The Hollywood Reporter What to know about ESPN’s new streaming service  ABC News We’re sticking with an old-school rubric to grade the success of Disney’s new ESPN …