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Protests Erupt in Washington D.C. Over Federal Control, Trump’s Emergency Declaration Nears Expiration

Protests Erupt in Washington D.C. Over Federal Control, Trump’s Emergency Declaration Nears Expiration

Protests Erupt in Washington D.C. Over Federal Control, Trump’s Emergency Declaration Nears Expiration Thousands of protesters took to the streets of Washington, D.C. this past Saturday, marking one of the largest demonstrations yet against President Donald Trump’s federal intervention in the nation’s capital. Marching under a banner reading “END THE D.C. OCCUPATION,” participants covered over two miles from Meridian Hill Park to Freedom Plaza, near the White House. The demonstration, dubbed “We Are All D.C.” and organized by local Home…

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Protests Erupt in Washington D.C. Following Trump’s National Guard Deployment

Protests Erupt in Washington D.C. Following Trump’s National Guard Deployment

Protests Erupt in Washington D.C. Following Trump’s National Guard Deployment The nation’s capital has been a focal point of unrest this week, as President Donald Trump’s deployment of the National Guard and other federal agencies into Washington D.C. has sparked widespread protests. Demonstrators gathered in significant numbers, notably at Dupont Circle, before marching towards the White House to voice their opposition. The protests are specifically targeting the President’s move to federalize the Washington police department and the increased federal presence….

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National Guard Deployment Escalates DC Tensions Amidst Trump’s ‘Lawlessness’ Claims

National Guard Deployment Escalates DC Tensions Amidst Trump’s ‘Lawlessness’ Claims

National Guard Deployment Escalates DC Tensions Amidst Trump’s ‘Lawlessness’ Claims Washington D.C. is experiencing heightened tensions as three Republican-led states—West Virginia, South Carolina, and Ohio—dispatch additional National Guard troops to the capital. This deployment, totaling hundreds of personnel, comes at President Donald Trump’s request, who recently declared a ‘public safety emergency,’ asserting the city is gripped by ‘complete and total lawlessness.’ These new forces will bolster the approximately 800 federal troops already stationed in the city, alongside agents from various…

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DC Residents Protest Traffic Checkpoints Amid Police Oversight Shift

DC Residents Protest Traffic Checkpoints Amid Police Oversight Shift

DC Residents Protest Traffic Checkpoints Amid Police Oversight Shift Washington D.C. saw widespread outrage and protests on Wednesday night as locals gathered on 14th Street to demonstrate against a newly implemented traffic checkpoint. The demonstration comes as President Donald Trump’s controversial oversight of the city’s police force enters its third night, escalating tensions between residents and authorities. While a DC police commander asserted the checkpoint was a “routine” operation, protestors vehemently denied this claim, suggesting it was part of a…

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