Trump's DC federal takeover of local police ends

Trump’s DC federal takeover of local police ends

Trump’s DC federal takeover of local police ends as emergency declaration expires President Donald Trump’s emergency declaration in Washington, D.C. expires at midnight, but federal law enforcement will continue to operate in the city. Here’s why. Updated: 5:33 PM EDT Sep 10, 2025 Editorial Standards ⓘ President Donald Trump’s emergency declaration that gave him control…

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Is Trump’s new-found love for Chinese students superficial? Experts think so

Is Trump’s new-found love for Chinese students superficial? Experts think so

Amid growing anger from his political base, US President Donald Trump has defended his proposal to admit 600,000 Chinese students over two years, but analysts warn that the policy reversal may not ease the pathway to American colleges. Reaction to last month’s announcement prompted the administration, which previously “aggressively revoked” visas for Chinese students, to…

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China report says US using human rights as ‘bargaining chip’ in deeply unequal society

China report says US using human rights as ‘bargaining chip’ in deeply unequal society

China has accused the United States of using human rights as a “bargaining chip” in its latest annual report on the issue. The report released on Sunday criticised what it called the hypocrisy of the US political system, its unequal social welfare, widespread racism, and the politicisation of immigration, where immigrants become “scapegoats for political…

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Elon Musk’s ‘America Party’ idea gets 40% backing in new poll – all details here

Around 40% of Americans say they might support a new political party created by Elon Musk, according to a new poll. The survey by Quantus Insights found 14% would be “very likely” and 26% “somewhat likely” to back Musk’s proposed “America Party”. Republican men show strongest interest in Musk’s third-party plan: Poll Musk announced this…

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Donald Trump shakes up Washington

Donald Trump shakes up Washington

President Trump threatens 200% tariff on alcohol from EU President Donald Trump has threatened to place a 200% tariff on all alcohol from the European Union. WASHINGTON – To some people, President Donald Trump is shaking things up. To others, he is sowing an unusual amount of chaos and confusion in a world that has…

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