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Washington Post
4 days ago
- Washington Post
Man who hurled sandwich at law enforcement in D.C. charged with felony
A man arrested in the District Sunday night is facing felony charges for throwing a wrapped Subway sandwich at a federal law enforcement officer, Jeanine Pirro, U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, announced in a video posted on X Wednesday afternoon.
The Guardian
5 days ago
- Politics
- The Guardian
Mayor of DC pushes back on Trump's incursion as national guard troops patrol the streets
National guard and federal law enforcement agents were spotted on the streets of Washington DC overnight Wednesday, as part of Donald Trump's campaign to quell a 'crime crisis' in the capital that local officials say does not exist. National guard troops were spotted arriving on the National Mall late Tuesday as agents from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), FBI and Department of Homeland Security fanned out across neighborhoods in the capital, sometimes accompanied by local police officers. Video circulating on local media showed police and federal agents arresting at least one person that evening in Columbia Heights, home to the city's largest Hispanic population. Around 800 national guard troops are expected to be deployed for the mission, defense officials have said. A White House official said the national guard 'is currently providing support to federal law enforcement agents. Their role is to protect federal assets, provide a safe environment for law enforcement officers to make arrests, and deter violent crime with a visible law enforcement presence'. It was unclear how many arrests were made on Tuesday night and by which agencies. The US attorney's office, Metropolitan police department and DEA, whose head has been appointed temporary administrator of the police department, did not immediately respond to requests for comments. After months of maintaining a diplomatic tone in her dealings with Trump, Muriel Bowser changed tack as the federal deployment intensified. During a social media event Tuesday evening, DC's Democratic mayor urged residents and voters 'to protect our city, to protect our autonomy, to protect our home rule and get to the other side of this guy and make sure we elect a Democratic House so that we have a backstop to this authoritarian push'. The Trump administration has said the deployment of troops and first-ever takeover of the city's police department were necessary to fight out-of-control crime, but city officials have disagreed. Data shows that crime rates plunged last year to the lowest levels in three decades, though the capital does have a higher rate of some violent crimes than cities with similar populations. Democrats have condemned Trump's incursion as an authoritarian move intended to distract his supporters from outrage over his refusal to make public files related to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, a one-time friend who has become a fixation of conspiracy theorists. Washington DC is the second US city to which Trump has deployed troops since taking office in January. In June, he ordered US marines and federalized national guard into Los Angeles to quell protests over his immigration crackdown. In an opinion piece published in the Washington Post, Jeanine Pirro, the Fox News personality recently confirmed as Washington DC's US attorney, said Trump had drawn 'much-needed attention to public safety in this city to make DC safe and beautiful'. She added she would push to change laws around criminal sentencing, particularly for the juveniles she blamed for violence in the city. 'Young criminals have been emboldened to think they can get away with committing crime in this city, and, very often, they do. But together with our local and federal partners, our message to them today is: we will identify you, prosecute you and convict you,' Pirro said. Sign up to This Week in Trumpland A deep dive into the policies, controversies and oddities surrounding the Trump administration after newsletter promotion The 700,000 residents of the federal district have no voting representation in Congress and the president and Congress have the power to meddle in laws passed by the city council. In addition to deploying the guard, Trump took over the police department for the first time ever, exercising a clause in a law outlining the city's governing structure that was passed in 1973. On Monday night, the White House said about 850 officers and agents took part in a 'massive law enforcement surge' and made nearly two dozen arrests.
Hindustan Times
08-06-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Can Pete Hegseth deploy Marines amid LA riots? The Posse Comitatus Act explained
Social media is abuzz with discussions about the Posse Comitatus Act after Pete Hegseth said that Marines are on high alert amid the Los Angeles anti-ICE riots. 'The violent mob assaults on ICE and Federal Law Enforcement are designed to prevent the removal of Criminal Illegal Aliens from our soil; a dangerous invasion facilitated by criminal cartels (aka Foreign Terrorist Organizations) and a huge NATIONAL SECURITY RISK,' Hegseth wrote on X. He added, 'Under President Trump, violence & destruction against federal agents & federal facilities will NOT be tolerated. It's COMMON SENSE. The @DeptofDefense is mobilizing the National Guard IMMEDIATELY to support federal law enforcement in Los Angeles. And, if violence continues, active duty Marines at Camp Pendleton will also be mobilized — they are on high alert.'
Hindustan Times
08-06-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Marines at Camp Pendleton placed on alert as LA riots intensify, says Pete Hegseth
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Saturday that US Marines at Camp Pendleton have been placed on high alert and could be deployed to support National Guard efforts in Los Angeles, as violent protests continue for a second day. Camp Pendleton, located in North San Diego County, is the main West Coast base of the US Marine Corps. In a post on X, Hegseth wrote, 'The violent mob assaults on ICE and Federal Law Enforcement are designed to prevent the removal of Criminal Illegal Aliens from our soil; a dangerous invasion facilitated by criminal cartels (aka Foreign Terrorist Organizations) and a huge NATIONAL SECURITY RISK.' 'Under President Trump, violence & destruction against federal agents & federal facilities will NOT be tolerated. It's COMMON SENSE.' 'The Department of Defense is mobilizing the National Guard IMMEDIATELY to support federal law enforcement in Los Angeles. And, if violence continues, active duty Marines at Camp Pendleton will also be mobilized — they are on high alert,' he added. Protests erupted in Los Angeles on Friday following ICE raids. It escalated on Saturday, with demonstrators clashing with Border Patrol officers. In response, President Donald Trump authorized the deployment of 2,000 California National Guard troops to Los Angeles. A White House press release stated: "In recent days, violent mobs have attacked ICE Officers and Federal Law Enforcement Agents carrying out basic deportation operations in Los Angeles, California. 'These operations are essential to halting and reversing the invasion of illegal criminals into the United States. In the wake of this violence, California's feckless Democrat leaders have completely abdicated their responsibility to protect their citizens. That is why President Trump has signed a Presidential Memorandum deploying 2,000 National Guardsmen to address the lawlessness that has been allowed to fester.' California Governor Gavin Newsom condemned the move, calling it 'purposefully inflammatory.' 'The federal government is moving to take over the California National Guard and deploy 2,000 soldiers. That move is purposefully inflammatory and will only escalate tensions,' Newsom wrote on X. 'LA authorities are able to access law enforcement assistance at a moment's notice. We are in close coordination with the city and county, and there is currently no unmet need,' he added. 'The Guard has been admirably serving LA throughout recovery. This is the wrong mission and will erode public trust.'
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Yahoo
What Feds Found in Diddy's Closet: Astroglide, Baby Oil… and a Rubber Duck?
Sean "Diddy" Combs' federal racketeering and sex trafficking trial continued for the eighth day on Wed., May 21, with Homeland Security Agent Gerard Gannon on the stand His ex-girlfriend, Casandra "Cassie" Ventura, testified for four days last week about how he physically abused her and forced her to perform sex acts with male escorts Combs pleaded not guilty to charges of racketeering, sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitutionFederal agents found more than they bargained for when they raided Sean 'Diddy' Combs' $48 million Miami mansion in the spring of 2024. On March 25, 2024, Homeland Security agents used an armored vehicle to storm the ornate front gate at the rap mogul's estate on uber-exclusive Star Island while executing a search warrant on the property, testified Homeland Security Special Agent Gerard Gannon, who led the raid. With teams of agents manning boats in the waters bordering the 20,000-acre estate, agents on land blew into the mansion and searched the home for evidence of racketeering, sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution. Related: Sean 'Diddy' Combs' Homes Raided by Federal Law Enforcement amid Sex Trafficking Lawsuits The closet in the primary bedroom contained a wealth of alleged evidence including parts of AR-15-style rifles, some with their serial numbers scratched off, as well as loaded magazines, Gannon testified. Jurors were shown photographs of some of the seized property, including items Combs allegedly used in his marathon sex sessions, such as sex toys and lingerie. Also found were plastic bins containing 25 bottles of Johnson's Baby Oil and 31 bottles of Astroglide lubricant. Also in the mix: at least one rubber duck, Related: Cassie Alleges Diddy Called Sex Tapes 'Blackmail Materials' — and She Lived in Fear He'd Release Them At the time, Combs' attorneys described the raids on his Miami and Los Angeles homes as a "gross overuse of military-level force," the Associated Press reported. In court, Gannon testified that breaking down the front gates "was the quickest and safest option to be able to get onto the property,' The New York Times reports. Gannon also testified that agents found a pair of red high heels and cellphones stuffed inside a Balenciaga boot, NBC News reports. Related: Cassie's Mom Testifies Diddy Extorted $20,000 From Her — and It Had to Do with Kid Cudi Inside the closet in the primary bedroom, agents allegedly also found a Gucci bag with white residue that tested positive for cocaine and ketamine, and small bags of pills that tested positive for MDMA and Xanax. Some of the small pills were stamped with the Tesla logo, NBC News reports. Related: Cassie's Injured Eye and Bruises Shown in Disturbing Photos Released by Prosecutors Gannon was the latest witness to testify in Combs' trial in Manhattan federal court on charges of racketeering, sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution. Combs pleaded not guilty to all charges. Last week, Combs' ex-girlfriend, Casandra "Cassie" Ventura, spent four days on the stand testifying about how the music mogul allegedly beat her and coerced her into taking part in drug-fueled sex sessions, often with male escorts, that Combs filmed. He allegedly threatened to make the videos he filmed of her public when he became angry with could face up to life in prison if he is convicted on all counts. Since his arrest, he has been held at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn. If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, please contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) or go to Read the original article on People
