Trump’s remarks on homelessness in DC spark concerns among homeless advocates

by admin | Aug 12, 2025 | Politics

STR/NurPhoto via Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump vowed this week to rid Washington, D.C., of homeless encampments, issuing a warning that the “homeless have to move out, IMMEDIATELY.” Though what those plans will look like,...

What to know about DC Home Rule Act as Trump puts DC police under federal control

by admin | Aug 11, 2025 | Politics

Andrew Harnik/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump announced Monday that he is putting Washington, D.C. police “under direct federal control” — invoking Section 740 of D.C.’s Home Rule Act, which deals with control of the...

Trump says his administration looking at reclassifying marijuana

by admin | Aug 11, 2025 | Politics

Amanda McCoy/Fort Worth Star-Telegram/Tribune News Service via Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump on Monday confirmed he and his administration are considering reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug.Trump told reporters that it was early...

Trump describes upcoming summit with Russia’s Putin as ‘feel-out meeting’

by admin | Aug 11, 2025 | Politics

Andrew Harnik/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump on Monday previewed his highly-anticipated meeting with Russia’s Vladimir Putin, saying he’s hopeful for “constructive conversations” but that it isn’t up to him to...

Texas House Democrats remain out of state as redistricting showdown continues into second week

by admin | Aug 11, 2025 | Politics

The Texas State Capitol. Brandon Bell/Getty Images(AUSTIN, Texas) — The battle over potential mid-decade redistricting in Texas — where the state’s congressional district lines could be redrawn well ahead of the upcoming census — continued...

Trump puts DC police department under federal control, deploys National Guard

by admin | Aug 11, 2025 | Politics

Andrew Harnik/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump is holding a news conference Monday to reveal plans he’s said “will, essentially, stop violent crime in Washington, D.C.””We’re here for a very serious purpose. Very...