14/08/2025 12:10
The Guardian
President hints at targeting other cities’ police. Trump also relaxes rocket launch rules, which may aid Musk and BezosDon’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up hereGood morning.Donald Trump has said he plans to ask Congress for “long-term” control of Washington DC’s police department and signaled that he expects other US cities to change their laws in response to his deployment of national guard troops and federal agents into the capital.Why the takeover? The administration argues it’s necessary to fight what Trump has called an “out of control” crime problem – a crisis that the city’s leaders say does not exist. More on that below.What are European leaders calling for? The UK, France and Germany have repeatedly said negotiations can begin in earnest only with a ceasefire in place. They called for Russia to face further sanctions if it does not agree to a truce at the summit. Continue reading...
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