The South African government distanced itself from remarks by the country’s top general during a visit to Iran, where he criticized Israel and voiced solidarity with the Islamic Republic https://t.co/YHfudKXyFk ...

Political Analysis - The move by President Trump is seen as a political win, showcasing strength [1][2] - Democrats are perceived to be falling into a trap by defending the current situation with data, which is not politically effective [2] - Trump is building up his base in suburban and rural areas, aiming to win congressional elections [3] - The debate highlights a divide between suburban/rural areas and big cities, with Trump capitalizing on fears about crime in urban centers [2] Crime and Public Safety - The perception of crime, even if data shows a decrease, is a major concern, especially violent crime and murder rates [1][2] - Victims of crime in Washington DC are disproportionately African-American [4] - The effectiveness of federal intervention with armed personnel is questioned, as they primarily hold people until local police arrive [9] Washington D.C. Issues - Washington DC faces systemic problems including homelessness, crime, and wealth disparity [1] - DC's lack of statehood and federal rights puts it in a vulnerable position, lacking full representation [6][10][11] - Republican-controlled Congress cut approximately $1 billion in spending that could have been used to improve the quality of life in Washington DC [8] Potential Strategies - Democrats should consider working with the President on crime reduction while highlighting his past actions, such as pardoning those who committed crimes [4][5] - Democrats should address the issue of DC's lack of federal rights and push for voting rights for its residents [6]

The clock is ticking on Donald Trump's 30-day federal takeover of the DC police, and Democrats are on fire about it, calling the move everything from authoritarian overreach by a lawless president to an unnecessary stunt to a raw authoritarian power grab. Eleanor Holmes Norton, who represents DC as a delegate in Congress, and Maryland Senator Chris Van Holland, are now introducing, reintroducing legislation to grant DC full control over its National Guard and the Metro Police Department. Now, they won't get ...

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For a man described as an English nationalist, the Reform UK leader is doing rather well in Scotland https://t.co/9Ry1huZoad ...

Um, I want to make sure that we talk about um something else that has been happening to you in your state and that is racist remarks um that have been leveled at you. Um um you have faced inaccurate inflammatory insults from your Republican opponent this week. It's it's too ugly.I'm not even going to say the words because I can't get them out of my mouth. But I want to know who you think is responsible, Representative Woo, for the devolution we have seen in our politics that have brought us to the point whe ...

Ahead of next week's Trump-Putin summit, Ukraine's President Zelensky says his people "will not give their land to the occupier"https://t.co/9K3bOtEvOq ...