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Smithsonian softens Trump impeachment display
500+by Edward Helmore / 5h
White House letter orders review as part of a broader push to assert oversight over cultural institutions The Trump administration is evidently extending its control of cultural representation at the Smithsonian, the world’s largest museum and research complex. In a letter posted on the White House website , the administration told the Smithsonian that it plans a wide review of exhibitions, mater
1Kby Michael Sainato / 12h
Voters approved sick leave mandate by 58%, but lawmakers are caving to lobbying by the state’s chamber of commerce Being sick is a costly business for Bill Thompson, who worked in the fast-food industry in Independence, Missouri , for more than 30 years, and recently worked at Guitar Center until early July, when he was laid off. “As an older worker, I have health issues from working on my feet a
Trump federalizes DC police
500+by David Smith in Washington / 9h
Hundreds of officers took part in ‘massive law enforcement surge’ in DC and made 23 arrests Monday, White House says US politics live – latest updates About 850 officers and agents took part in a “massive law enforcement surge” across Washington DC on Monday night and made nearly two dozen arrests, the White House has said. The show of force came after Donald Trump announced that he was sending t
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Judge tells Ice to limit capacity and immediately ensure cleanliness in migrant holding cells at 26 Federal Plaza A federal judge ordered the Trump administration Tuesday to immediately improve conditions at a New York City immigration holding facility, acting on complaints by jailed migrants that it is dirty, smelly and overcrowded. Judge Lewis Kaplan, ruling in a lawsuit filed on behalf of deta
Multiple hazardous train derailments Texas
by Lucy Campbell / 1h
Fire crews were responding to scene and Union Pacific said in a statement none of the cars ‘show signs of leaking’ Emergency services responded to a derailed train in Palo Pinto county, Texas, on Tuesday afternoon, with officials noting that nearly three dozen cars were carrying hazardous materials. “A Train has derailed at the Coalville Rd Bridge. Multiple cars off the track on their side. No ca
Trump softens human rights criticisms
21by Reuters in Washington / 2h
Report ramps up criticisms of Europe, Brazil and South Africa but says little about abuses in Israel and El Salvador Donald Trump’s administration has significantly changed a key US government report on human rights worldwide, dramatically softening criticism of some countries that have been strong partners of the Republican president, such as El Salvador and Israel, which rights groups say have
Travis Kelce discusses career and relationships
by Guardian Staff / 2h
Tight end says last two seasons ‘not to my standard’ Says off-field acting and hosting drew focus from NFL KC star motivated to ‘show up’ for Chiefs this season Kansas City Chiefs star tight end Travis Kelce is the first to admit that his past two seasons haven’t been up to par. His statistics, while still impressive, back that up when considering the standard Kelce set in his previous seven Pro
Trump praises tariffs and criticizes Goldman
28by Reuters / 4h
President questions whether David Solomon should lead bank and says he should return to former hobby of DJing Donald Trump hit out at Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon on Tuesday, saying the bank had been wrong to predict tariffs would hurt the economy and questioning whether Solomon should lead the Wall Street institution. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said it was mostly foreign companies and g
Mamdani leads NYC mayor race
100+by Edward Helmore / 4h
Poll says 44% of voters for Mamdani and 25% for Cuomo as Elise Stefanik chips away at Hochul’s lead in governor race The closely watched New York mayoral and governor’s races appear to be forming into shapes that will bring little comfort to centrist Democrats, with both elections happening in November. A new Siena Institute poll released on Tuesday shows New York City’s Democratic socialist mayo
Protests erupt over Vance visit
20by Eleni Courea Political correspondent / 4h
Conservative spokesperson says scheduling meeting of US vice-president and party leader had been difficult JD Vance has met Robert Jenrick during his holiday in the Cotswolds but is not expected to see the Conservative leader, Kemi Badenoch. Jenrick held an hour-long one-on-one meeting with the US vice-president on Tuesday evening, according to a source close to the shadow justice secretary. Cont
Fred Kerley suspended for whereabouts violations
by Sean Ingle / 5h
Olympic 100m medallist faces AIU suspension Sprinter’s lawyer insists missed tests should be ‘set aside’ The American sprint star Fred Kerley is facing a two-year ban after being suspended by the Athletics Integrity Unit for missing three doping tests over a 12-month period. Kerley, who won the silver medal over 100m at the Tokyo 2020 Games before taking bronze in Paris last year, was issued with
Texas Democrats break quorum protest
100+by Sam Levine / 5h
Ken Paxton asks judge to fine and jail ex-congressman for defying order to halt political fundraising The Texas attorney general, Ken Paxton , has asked a local judge to consider jailing Beto O’Rourke , saying the former congressman was openly defying a judicial order blocking him and his political group from fundraising and paying the costs of Democrats who left the state to stop Republicans fro
GWU is latest educational institution targeted by Trump administration over 2024 pro-Palestinian campus protests US politics live – latest updates Donald Trump’s administration says it has determined that George Washington University (GWU) has violated federal civil rights law, making it the latest higher educational institution to be targeted by the White House over last spring’s campus protests
JD Vance visits UK amid tensions
200+by Steven Morris / 5h
About 100 people turn up for ‘not welcome’ party in town of Charlbury There was cake and music. The weather was perfect. At first glance, it could have been a joyful community gathering in a sun-dappled Cotswolds village park, but the placards gave the game away. These pulled no punches, criticising the policies and stances championed by the US vice-president, JD Vance, who is enjoying a country
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Some of the 800 national guard members deployed by President Donald Trump began arriving in the nation’s capital on Tuesday, ramping up after the White House ordered federal forces to take over the city’s police department and reduce crime in what the president called — without substantiation — a lawless city. Protesters took to the streets to express their rejection of the decision. National gua
Trump plans rapid civil unrest response
100+by Rachel Leingang / 6h
Pentagon considers a quick-reaction force to deploy in US cities amid unrest, raising legal and political concerns Donald Trump could expand the use of national guard troops in US cities even further, if a plan from the Pentagon comes to fruition. The Washington Post, reporting on internal documents on Tuesday, says Pentagon officials are “evaluating plans” to create a “Domestic Civil Disturbance
Trump administration targets deportation lawyers
54by Dani Anguiano / 7h
Justice department accuses Joshua Schroeder of ‘reckless misrepresentations’ and seeks financial penalties The US Department of Justice is seeking sanctions against a lawyer who sought to block the deportation of his client, in another sign the Trump administration is ramping up its efforts to enact mass deportations. Earlier this year, Joshua Schroeder, a California-based attorney, was able to b
Raducanu trains with new coach
by Tumaini Carayol in Cincinnati / 7h
World No 34 yet to win match in New York since title Briton has impressed on hard court circuit this year Emma Raducanu said she will return to New York feeling calmer and more confident about herself and her prospects at the US Open than she has since she won the title there four years ago . She put together a brilliant performance against Aryna Sabalenka in the third round of the Cincinnati Ope
100+by Reuters / 8h
Court refuses to block ‘department of government efficiency’ from accessing data such as citizenship status US politics live – latest updates A US appeals court on Tuesday rejected a bid by a group of unions to block the Trump administration government downsizing team known as the “department of government efficiency” (Doge) from accessing sensitive data on Americans. The Virginia-based fourth US
by Agencies / 8h
Former world No 1 received diagnosis in 2022 Disease can affect vision, speaking and swallowing Monica Seles says she was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis – a neuromuscular autoimmune disease – three years ago. The nine-time grand slam singles champion says she first noticed symptoms of the disease while she was swinging her racket. Continue reading...
by Reuters / 8h
Sprinter arrested after dispute with Christian Coleman Olympic champion to pursue ‘a lot of self-reflection’ Public apology issued to her boyfriend and fans The Olympic gold medal sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson has said she plans to seek help following her 27 July arrest , which stemmed from a physical confrontation at an airport with her boyfriend, the US sprinter Christian Coleman. “I’m taking t
Trump's police actions echo racist history
100+by Moira Donegan / 8h
No one believes that the deployment of troops to America’s most liberal, most racially diverse, and most culturally thriving cities is about solving a real problem President Trump imposed a military takeover of the nation’s capital on Monday, sending National Guard troops to Washington. He also seized control of the DC municipal police department, invoking an obscure section of the 1973 D.C. Home
Ex-youth pastor accused of abuse
46by Edward Helmore / 10h
Warrant says Thomas Pinkerton told boys ‘heavenly’ kisses on the lips were how Jesus greeted disciples A former Maryland youth pastor has been arrested on suspicion of molesting at least six teenagers, the Baltimore county police department (BCPD) has said , alleging offenses between 2006 and 2010. Thomas Pinkerton, 52, known as Pastor Tommy, allegedly told children in his youth group that it was
Timeline for recovery efforts on Lake Alice unclear after drawdown caused ‘fish kill’ and left behind only a stream Minnesota officials are working to restore water to one of the state’s lakes after “a mechanical failure of the water control structure” there caused it to drain significantly over the weekend. In a statement on Monday, the Minnesota department of natural resources (DNR) said that i
100+by Edward Helmore / 10h
Parents of teens, adults up to 64 years old and veterans must work, volunteer or train to keep benefits, CBO finds Republican-led cuts to public assistance programs – carried out at the behest of Donald Trump’s administration – will lead to 2.4 million fewer Americans receiving food stamps, among them families with children, the non-partisan congressional budget office (CBO) has found. The estima
by Ewan Murray / 10h
Captain Luke Donald could be able to keep changes from victorious 2023 team to an absolute minimum at Bethpage If continuity is key to Ryder Cup success, even the phlegmatic Luke Donald must be doing cartwheels. This also applies to those who believe the occasional away win is necessary if the event is to remain within the realms of serious sporting contest. The European class of 2025 is now very
400+by Richard Luscombe in Miami / 10h
A respiratory disease is running rampant through Florida immigration jail, according to attorney of a detained person An outbreak of a respiratory disease, possibly Covid-19, is running rampant through the remote Florida immigration jail known as “Alligator Alcatraz”, according to the attorney of an infected detainee removed from the camp last week. Eric Lee said he was told by his client Luis Ma
Markets await crucial inflation data
200+by Lauren Aratani in New York / 11h
Prices were 2.7% higher last month compared with a year ago, and core inflation went up at a higher pace than what was seen in June US prices continued to rise in July, according to key economic data released on Tuesday, as Donald Trump’s international tariffs shakeup started to impact consumer costs. Prices were 2.7% higher last month compared with a year ago, according to the consumer price ind
Uvalde records to be released
by Associated Press / 11h
Salvador Ramos turned from ‘motivated’ to ‘at risk’ before 2022 Texas school shooting, recently released records show The teenage gunman in the 2022 mass murder at Robb elementary school in Uvalde, Texas , began his formal education as a bright learner before years of escalating academic and behavioral troubles preceded him opening fire on a fourth-grade classroom, according to records released o
Myles Garrett cited for speeding
by Agencies / 11h
Defensive end was going 100mph in 60mph zone 29-year-old was hospitalized in 2022 after crash Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett was cited for travelling 100mph in a 60mph zone on Saturday night. The 29-year-old was stopped in his Ferrari shortly after 2am on a highway in suburban Cleveland, after the Browns had returned from a preseason victory over the Panthers in North Carolina. He w
by Andrew Lawrence / 11h
The gunman who killed four people in the building of NFL’s New York headquarters asked for his brain be studied for CTE. Neuroscientist Chris Nowinski on what happens next Shortly after news broke that a shooter had breached the New York City skyscraper where the NFL is headquartered and killed four people before turning the gun on himself, Chris Nowinski was called to duty. A former Harvard foot
200+by Michael Sainato / 11h
Jessico Bowman falsely claimed January 6 riot was ‘Democrat plot’ and made several sexually graphic posts about Kamala Harris A newly appointed official at the US Department of Labor hired by the Trump administration has a recent history of racist, sexually graphic, and conspiratorial posts on social media. Jessico Bowman announced last week that she was appointed deputy chief of staff of the Bur
In Trump’s America, vaccination rates are declining and measles is spreading | Katrina vanden Heuvel
100+by Katrina vanden Heuvel / 11h
Trump and RFK Jr have made every effort to undermine one of the major civilizing advances of the 20th century – our public health infrastructure New data from the CDC suggests a grim back-to-school tradition emerging: in 2024, kindergarten vaccination rates declined for the fifth consecutive year . Meanwhile, vaccine exemptions reached a record high. These statistics became all the more disturbin
25by Geneva Abdul / 11h
Fake heiress denies responsibility as social media users accuse her of mistreating the three bunnies After years of prison and conniving her way into luxury, Anna Sorokin has New York talking about her again. This time, it is not posing as a German heiress or being jailed for four years, instead the convicted fraudster has been left “disturbed” and “horrified” after three rabbits used in her phot
Gold futures decline amid tariff uncertainty
by Lisa O’Carroll / 12h
Metal traders say crisis averted after US president clarifies on social media that gold bars are duty-free Business live – latest updates The price of gold has eased after Donald Trump announced tariffs would not be placed on gold bars. His social media statement on Monday put an end to uncertainty, which had caused panic in global trade of the precious metal. Continue reading...
Jon Gruden wins legal battle
by Reuters / 12h
Judges rule case won’t be overseen by NFL arbitrator Gruden says NFL set out to smear his reputation Former Las Vegas Raiders coach Jon Gruden registered a victory over the NFL in court on Monday. The Nevada supreme court, in a 5-2 ruling, decided that Gruden’s lawsuit against the league can proceed in civil court rather than being settled in an arbitration hearing to which the NFL could designat
Trump federalizes DC police
100+by George Chidi / 12h
There’s a downward trend in violence in Washington DC in line with those in other cities – but that may not matter “They fought back against law enforcement last night, and they’re not going to be fighting back long,” Donald Trump said of young people on a “rampage through city streets” at his press conference this morning. “See, they fight back until you knock the hell out of them, because it’s
Russia US Alaska summit preparations
100+by Pjotr Sauer / 13h
Tsar Alexander II sold oil-rich territory to the US in 1867. Will Friday’s high-stakes summit between Putin and Trump result in a warming of historic ties? Donald Trump appeared to confuse geography and history on Monday, saying on television that he planned to meet Vladimir Putin “in Russia” on Friday for their much-anticipated, high-stakes summit. It was the latest in a series of verbal slip-up
Trump threatens federal takeover D.C
32by Jem Bartholomew / 13h
Trump forwarded a false narrative around DC crime stats to justify the move. Plus, funeral held in Gaza for five journalists killed by Israeli attack Good morning. Donald Trump has ordered the national guard to Washington DC and seized control of the city’s police force , describing a “lawless” city in ways that are sharply at odds with official crime statistics. What do the crime figures tell us
96by Ramon Antonio Vargas and agencies / 13h
Maple, a springer spaniel, is part of a project at a Michigan university focused on risk factors affecting the bees’ health One dog in Michigan hasn’t been content with merely belonging to the species famously known as man’s best friend. She has strived to be bees’ best friend, too. Maple, a springer spaniel aged nine, is earning news headlines by helping Michigan State University (MSU) researche
50by Carlo Invernizzi-Accetti / 13h
When a house is on fire, more fire won’t help When Texas Republicans unveiled yet another contorted congressional map last week – one that would all but erase Austin’s Latino-led seat and increase the Republican party’s federal House tally by up to five seats in total – the outcry from Democrats was immediate and justified. But beyond the Democratic state legislators’ brave effort to stymie the p
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Trump's police actions echo racist history
100+by Tom Ambrose / 14h
Muriel Bowser, mayor of Washington DC, declined to criticise president directly while president of National Action Network calls move ‘disgusting and dangerous’ Donald Trump has announced he is nominating EJ Antoni, the chief economist at the conservative Heritage Foundation, as the next commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics. “Our Economy is booming, and E.J. will ensure that the Numbers
‘Devastating’: troubled federal correctional center failed to prevent death of man in medical crisis
64by José Olivares / 14h
Exclusive: In the third of a three-part special report, disturbing video highlights the death in Cibola of a young man suffering from mental illness Part 1: FBI investigates drug-trafficking ‘epidemic’ in prison also housing Ice detainees: ‘A lot of corruption’ Part 2: ‘A death sentence’: a young mother grappling with addiction dies in a drug-plagued US prison Private contractors at a federal det
UFC Paramount CBS broadcast deal
by Beau Dure / 14h
The Octagon is more international than ever – so why is Dana White still tied to an administration that seeks to isolate large parts of its audience? Forget for a moment the stereotype that MMA athletes and their fans are All-American bar fighters. The MMA community is far more diverse and far more cerebral than the casual onlooker realizes. Has Dana White forgotten that? Continue reading...
Trump extends China trade truce
by Lauren Almeida / 16h
Bourses in Australia and Japan hit record highs as hopes grow of trade deal within latest 90-day pause Business live – latest updates George Magus: Why Peak China may finally have arrived Donald Trump’s decision to extend a truce in the trade war with China for another 90 days triggered a stock market rally across the globe on Tuesday. The US president signed an executive order on Monday night ex
Trump's police actions echo racist history
61by Guardian staff / 22h
Trump’s depiction of ‘lawless’ city at odds with crime statistics while local officials say move illegal – key US politics stories from Monday 11 August Donald Trump has seized control of Washington DC’s police force and ordered the national guard to the capital in an extraordinary move that bypassed the city’s elected leaders. The US president claimed his actions were needed to “rescue” Washingt
Texas Democrats face legal repercussions
100+by Lauren Gambino / 23h
Message comes after Texas Democratic lawmakers stymied another GOP effort to gain more seats at president’s behest Texas Democrats once again stymied a Republican effort to redraw the state’s congressional maps at the behest of Donald Trump , and Gavin Newsom , the California governor, urged the president to stand down and defuse the redistricting arms race that has spread across the country. Eno
Trump nominates critic E J Antoni
200+by Coral Murphy Marcos and Lauren Gambino / 23h
EJ Antoni, longtime critic of Bureau of Labor Statistics, nominated to replace Erika McEntarfer, who Trump fired Donald Trump has announced he is nominating EJ Antoni, the chief economist at the conservative Heritage Foundation, as the next commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics. “Our Economy is booming, and E.J. will ensure that the Numbers released are HONEST and ACCURATE,” Trump said i
Trump federalizes DC police
500+by Sam Levin in Los Angeles / 1d
Just as with Los Angeles in June, Trump’s claims about DC are rooted in false and misleading claims about crime and homelessness, experts say Donald Trump is deploying the national guard in Washington DC and seizing control of its police force, claiming that the nation’s capital has become “lawless” and is “one of the most dangerous cities anywhere in the world”. The president portrayed himself a
D C leaders oppose federal takeover
by Guardian Staff / 1d
Washington DC mayor, Muriel Bowser, has pushed back on Donald Trump’s move to take control of the local police force and deploy the national guard. 'While this action today is unsettling and unprecedented,' Bowser said. 'I can't say that, given some of the rhetoric of the past, that we're totally surprised.' Trump said he was deploying 800 national guard troops to Washington and temporarily takin
Man fired shots shattered windows
200+by Associated Press / 1d
Georgia man who blamed Covid vaccine for making him depressed and suicidal shot and killed a police officer The man who attacked the CDC headquarters in Atlanta on Friday fired more than 180 shots into the campus and broke about 150 windows, with bullets piercing “blast-resistant” windows and spattering glass shards into numerous rooms, according to information circulated internally at the agency
Multiple Dead in Austin Target Shooting
100+by Gabrielle Canon / 1d
Austin police chief said the suspect fled the scene and stole two cars before being captured and taken into custody A gunman opened fire outside a Target store in Austin, Texas, on Monday, killing at least three people and injuring a fourth. The suspect, who fled the scene in a stolen car, is in police custody according to local officials. The name of the shooter has not been released, but was id
Water disruptions and cloudy tap water
20by Associated Press / 1d
Nearly 200,000 residents under advisory which asks people not to fill large containers, water lawns or open hydrants Residents in a northern New Jersey city grew more frustrated on Monday as they endured a fourth day with little or no water service following a water main break. Some were relying on portable showers and toilets to meet their basic needs. But officials in Paterson – the state’s thi
Trump plans to relocate homeless
100+by Chris Stein in Washington / 1d
On the streets of Washington, people were concerned by the president’s plans – but others said it would improve safety As Donald Trump convened reporters at the White House on Monday morning to announce his plans for sending the national guard on to Washington DC streets and taking over the police department, protesters gathered a block away to denounce what they saw as his plans to put the feder
Spanish Federation approves US match
28by Guardian sport / 1d
Would be the first European league game in the US Proposal moves to Uefa, Concacaf, Fifa and US Soccer Barcelona and Villarreal could be set to contest the first European league match held in the United States after the Spanish football federation (RFEF) approved a La Liga plan to hold one of the teams’ games this season in Miami, Florida. La Liga proposed the measure to the RFEF on Monday. With
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