Does Putin Speak English?
Though Putin is known to speak German fluently, following his days as a KGB agent in East Germany, few recordings exist of the Kremlin leader speaking English and little has been said about his efforts to learn the language.
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- Newsweek
D.C. Residents Protest Trump's Federal Police Takeover Plan
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Hundreds of Washington, D.C. residents gathered in Dupont Circle on Saturday to protest the President Donald Trump's federal takeover of local policing, marching 1.5 miles to the White House behind banners reading "No fascist takeover of D.C." and "No military occupation." The protest was organized by the 'Free D.C.' movement, which advocates for full self-determination and statehood for the District of Columbia, building on their 2023 "Hands Off DC" campaign that successfully mobilized against congressional intervention in local criminal justice reform. Activists carrying signs march to the White House to protest President Donald Trump's federal takeover of policing of the District of Columbia, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, in Washington. Activists carrying signs march to the White House to protest President Donald Trump's federal takeover of policing of the District of Columbia, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, in Washington. AP Photo/Alex Brandon Why It Matters Trump's intervention represents an unprecedented federal overreach into local governance of the District of Columbia, using emergency powers to justify what city officials and protesters view as a political power play. The move signals a broader federal approach to urban crime policy that could extend to other cities, particularly concerning given that violent crime in D.C. is currently lower than during Trump's first presidential term. Activists carrying signs march to the White House to protest President Donald Trump's federal takeover of policing of the District of Columbia, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, in Washington. Activists carrying signs march to the White House to protest President Donald Trump's federal takeover of policing of the District of Columbia, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, in Washington. AP Photo/Alex Brandon What To Know The demonstration comes as three states—West Virginia, South Carolina, and Ohio—announced they would deploy hundreds of additional National Guard troops to the nation's capital, adding to the approximately 800 D.C. National Guard members already activated under Trump's executive order federalizing local police forces. Federal agents have appeared in high-traffic neighborhoods throughout the city, while National Guard members patrol landmarks like the National Mall and Union Station. The administration initially attempted to place the head of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) as an "emergency police commissioner," but reversed course Friday after the district's top lawyer filed a lawsuit. Attorney General Pam Bondi has since directed the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement regardless of city law. Bob Sledzaus, of Reston, Va., wears a President Donald Trump mask and costume during a protest of Trump's federal takeover of policing of the District of Columbia, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, in Washington. Bob Sledzaus, of Reston, Va., wears a President Donald Trump mask and costume during a protest of Trump's federal takeover of policing of the District of Columbia, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, in Washington. AP Photo/Alex Brandon Activists protest President Donald Trump's federal takeover of policing of the District of Columbia near the White House, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, in Washington. Activists protest President Donald Trump's federal takeover of policing of the District of Columbia near the White House, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, in Washington. AP Photo/Alex Brandon What People Are Saying A White House spokesperson told Newsweek on Saturday: "As part of President Trump's ongoing effort to make DC safe and beautiful, additional National Guard troops will be called in to Washington DC – the National Guard's role has not changed. The National Guard will protect federal assets, create a safe environment for law enforcement officials to carry out their duties when required, and provide a visible presence to deter crime." Free DC Project statement reads: "The 700,000 people of the District of Columbia deserve to have the power over our local government. However, for far too long, Congress and federal administrations have interfered in DC communities by overturning our local laws, restricting our local budgets, and imposing their will on the people who live in DC for years and generations." "Free DC is a renewed campaign to protect Home Rule and win lasting dignity for our communities. We are no longer willing to accept anything less for our communities, and we are setting out to build the cultural and political movement it will take to win. We want you to be part of it." A sign hangs outside the White House as activists protest President Donald Trump's federal takeover of policing of the District of Columbia, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, in Washington. A sign hangs outside the White House as activists protest President Donald Trump's federal takeover of policing of the District of Columbia, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, in Washington. AP Photo/Alex Brandon What Happens Next? Legal challenges to the federal takeover may continue as city officials navigate the complex requirements of cooperating with federal mandates while preserving local democratic processes. Activists protest President Donald Trump's federal takeover of policing of the District of Columbia, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, near the White House in Washington. Activists protest President Donald Trump's federal takeover of policing of the District of Columbia, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, near the White House in Washington. AP Photo/Alex Brandon Activists carrying signs march to the White House to protest President Donald Trump's federal takeover of policing of the District of Columbia, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, in Washington. Activists carrying signs march to the White House to protest President Donald Trump's federal takeover of policing of the District of Columbia, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, in Washington. AP Photo/Alex Brandon Reporting from the Associated Press contributed to this article.
Epoch Times
17 minutes ago
- Epoch Times
US Military Deploying Forces to Southern Caribbean Against Drug Groups
The United States has ordered the deployment of air and naval forces to the southern Caribbean Sea to address threats from Latin American drug cartels, three sources briefed on the decision told Reuters on Thursday. President Donald Trump has wanted to use the military to go after Latin American drug gangs that have been designated as global terrorist organizations. The Pentagon had been directed to prepare options.
Yahoo
28 minutes ago
- Yahoo
A MAGA Voter's List Breaking Down 4 Major Things Trump Needs To Do Better As President Is Going Viral, And It's Not What You'd Expect
A Reddit post by a MAGA voter has recently gone viral for sharing a list of things Donald Trump needs to do better as President — but it's not exactly what you expect. At the start of the post, the MAGA voter explained why they voted for Trump in the first place, expressing their belief that a woman should not be president. "He was the best we had to choose from and I don't believe a woman should sit in that position." Related: They then went on to list what needs to change in the Trump presidency. "Tired of hearing about Elon Musk and see some results." They wrote about Trump focusing on people other than the Biden family. "Move on from Joe Biden..." Related: They emphasized Trump continuously bringing up past events. "Stop living in the forward." Related: And advised Trump to stop the division, and "work for of America." Many people in the original poster's comments who also voted for Trump expressed support for the post: "We voted for Trump because there was not any other option. His big beautiful bill does zero for middle class Americans..." "I would love to see the Bidens prosecuted but it's time to move on and quit dwelling..." this user wrote. "I also do not believe a woman should hold that well said." Related: Elsewhere, this person wrote, "It's really, really telling they'd rather have a felon than a woman running the country." "Lol most of these [people] don't realize they're spouting liberal talking points," another person wrote. What are your thoughts? Let us know in the comments below. Also in Internet Finds: Also in Internet Finds: Also in Internet Finds:
