WASHINGTON, United States — Thousands of National Guard troops deployed to Washington under President Donald Trump have played a limited role in the city’s criminal cases, according to a Reuters review of publicly available court records. The review found that soldiers were mentioned in about 1.3% of criminal prosecutions filed in the District of Columbia Superior Court during the year-long deployment.
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Ukraine Wartime Elections Call Challenges Zelenskiy
KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine’s ousted Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov has called for wartime elections, presenting the demand as a way to address what he described as a “systemic crisis of governance” and creating the most significant internal political challenge to President Volodymyr Zelenskiy since Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022.
Donald Trump Pauses New Canadian Tariffs for Three Days as Talks Continue
WASHINGTON, United States — US President Donald Trump has announced a three-day pause on new 50% tariffs on Canadian imports, saying Washington and Ottawa have reached a deal subject to final documentation, while Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said substantial progress had been made but important work remained.
Donald Trump Shares AI Image Calling Strait of Hormuz New US Territory
WASHINGTON, United States — US President Donald Trump has shared an AI-generated image portraying the Strait of Hormuz as “NEW U.S. Territory”, escalating his administration’s rhetoric over the strategic waterway amid worsening tensions between Washington and Tehran.
Florida and Alaska Primaries Offer Clues on Congress Control
WASHINGTON, United States — Voters in Florida and Alaska head to the polls on Tuesday in primary elections that could provide an early indication of the political battle for control of Congress in November. The contests are drawing particular attention because Florida’s new congressional map could strengthen Republican prospects in the House, while Alaska’s unusual Senate primary could test Democratic competitiveness in a state that has generally favored Republicans.
Donald Trump Says No Iran Talks as Hormuz Dispute Deepens
DUBAI/WASHINGTON, United States — US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that no negotiations with Iran were taking place or scheduled, while insisting that the Strait of Hormuz was open to shipping. Iran disputed that position, saying the strategically important waterway remained closed until conditions agreed with Washington were met.