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The Hill
16 hours ago
- Politics
- The Hill
Live updates: Trump preps for Putin summit, touts efforts to ‘liberate' DC
The White House is preparing for its Friday summit in Alaska with Russian President Vladimir Putin, which President Trump says will be the start of the peace process or Russia will face 'consequences.' Press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Thursday morning on Fox News that more sanctions were among the 'tools at his disposal.' Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday met with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in London. The two discussed their expectations for the U.S-Russia meeting, as well as Trump's Wednesday call with European leaders, according to a Ukrainian readout of the meeting. The president's other focus this week is his federalization of the D.C. police force and deployment of National Guard in the district. On Truth Social on Wednesday night, he ripped into the city for its crime rate, saying it is higher than the mayor says it is. On Thursday morning, he promoted a U.S. Marshals Service social media post that touted its work overnight. On Thursday, Trump will sign a proclamation on Social Security, on the entitlement's 90th birthday. Catch up here:
Boston Globe
5 days ago
- Politics
- Boston Globe
The nation's capital waits for Trump's next move as a federal takeover threat looms
Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up That still might change in the coming evenings as Trump puts into action his long-standing plans to 'take over' a capital city he has repeatedly slammed as unsafe, filthy and badly run. According to his Thursday declaration, the security lockdown will run for seven days, 'with the option to extend as needed.' In an online post Saturday, the Republican president said the Democratic-led city would soon be one of the country's safest and he announced a White House news conference for Monday, though he offered no details. Advertisement On Friday night, a White House official said Thursday night's operations included arrests for possession of two stolen firearms, suspected fentanyl and marijuana. The official was not authorized to speak publicly and spoke on condition of anonymity. The official said more than 120 members of various federal agencies — the Secret Service, the FBI and the U.S. Marshals Service — were to be on duty Friday night, upping the complement of federal officers involved. Advertisement 'This is the first step in stopping the violent crime that has been plaguing the streets of Washington, D.C.,' White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a statement. Mayor Muriel Bowser, who publicly faced off against Trump in 2020 when he called in a massive federal law enforcement response to disperse crowds of protesters, has not said a public word since Trump's declaration. The police department has gone similarly silent. The catalyst for this latest round of takeover drama was the assault last weekend on a high-profile member of the bureaucracy-slashing Department of Government Efficiency by a group of teenagers in an attempted carjacking. Police arrested two 15-year-olds and were seeking others. Trump quickly renewed his calls for the federal government to seize control. 'If D.C. doesn't get its act together, and quickly, we will have no choice but to take Federal control of the City, and run this City how it should be run, and put criminals on notice that they're not going to get away with it anymore,' Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social. He later told reporters he was considering everything from repealing Washington's limited 'home rule' autonomy to 'bringing in the National Guard, maybe very quickly.' The threats come at a time when Bowser's government can legitimately claim to have reduced the number of homicides and carjackings, both of which spiked in 2023. The number of carjackings overall dropped significantly the following year in 2024, from 957 to just under 500, and is on track to decline again this year, with less than 200 recorded so far more than halfway through the year. Advertisement The portion of juveniles arrested for carjacking, though, has remained above 50%, and Bowser's government has taken steps to reign in a new phenomenon of rowdy teenagers causing disarray and disturbances in public spaces. Emergency legislation passed by the D.C. Council this summer imposed tighter youth curfew restrictions and empowered Police Chief Pamela Smith to declare temporary juvenile curfew zones for four days at a time. In those areas, a gathering of nine or more under the age of 18 is unlawful after 8 p.m. Trump is within his powers in deploying federal law enforcement assets on D.C. streets. He could deploy the National Guard, although that is not one of the dozen participating agencies listed in his declaration. The first Trump administration called in the National Guard during Black Lives Matter protests in 2020 and again on Jan. 6, 2021, when his supporters overran the Capitol. Further steps, including taking over the police department, would require a declaration of emergency. Legal experts believe that would most likely be challenged in court. Such an approach would fit the general pattern of Trump's second term in office, when he has declared states of emergency on issues ranging from border protection to economic tariffs. In many cases, he moved forward while the courts sorted it out. Imposing a full federal takeover of Washington would require a congressional repeal of the Home Rule Act of 1973. It's a step that Trump said lawyers are examining. Advertisement That law was specific to Washington, not other communities in the United States that have their own home rule powers but generally retain representation in their state legislatures, said Monica Hopkins, executive director for the American Civil Liberties Union of the District of Columbia. Signed into law by President Richard Nixon, the measure allowed D.C. residents to elect their own mayor, council and local commissioners. The district had been previously run by federally appointed commissioners and members of Congress, some of whom balked at having to deal with potholes and other details of running a city of 700,000 residents. So far, Trump's criticisms of Washington can be felt most directly in the actions of the National Park Service, which controls large pieces of land throughout the capital. In Trump's second administration, the agency has stepped up its clearing of homeless encampments on Park Service land and recently carried out a series of arrests of people smoking marijuana in public parks. Earlier in the week, the agency said a statue of a Confederate military leader that was toppled by protesters in 2020 would be restored and replaced, in line with an executive order.
Economic Times
07-08-2025
- Business
- Economic Times
$325 million Russian superyacht seized by US — now you can bid on its helipad, spa, and 8 lavish staterooms
The U.S. is auctioning off Amadea, a $325 million superyacht allegedly owned by sanctioned Russian oligarch Suleiman Kerimov. Seized in Fiji in 2022 and docked in San Diego, the vessel is among the most luxurious ever captured under sanctions. Legal disputes over its true ownership persist, but the U.S. plans to proceed with a sealed bid auction by September 10, 2025. Proceeds from the sale are expected to support humanitarian and rebuilding efforts in Ukraine. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Ownership Dispute Clouds the Sale Proceeds Expected to Support Ukraine Aid Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads FAQs: The U.S. government is set to auction Amadea, a $325 million superyacht seized from a Russian oligarch, as part of ongoing sanctions related to the Ukraine war. The 348-foot yacht was initially captured in Fiji in 2022 and has been held in San Diego ever since. The luxury vessel, featuring a helipad, swimming pool, spa, and cinema, is one of the most opulent yachts ever seized under U.S. Marshals Service announced a sealed bid auction running through September 10, 2025. To participate, bidders must submit a refundable €10 million deposit (around $11.6 million). The winning bidder will receive full title and ownership of the yacht, pending any unresolved legal the U.S. claims the yacht belongs to Suleiman Kerimov , a sanctioned Russian billionaire, it is officially registered to Millemarin Investments Ltd., a Cayman Islands based firm. The listed owner, Eduard Khudainatov, a former executive of Russian oil giant Rosneft, is not under any current U.S. sanctions and maintains he owns the vessel lawyers have challenged the U.S. government's claim, arguing that the seizure and planned auction are unlawful. However, the U.S. Justice Department says it has solid evidence proving that Kerimov is the true owner, and that Khudainatov was used as a 'straw owner' to conceal the yacht's real ties. Officials remain confident that the sale can proceed, even as legal questions planned sale aligns with a broader U.S. policy of using confiscated Russian assets to support Ukraine's recovery. Proceeds from the auction are expected to be redirected to reconstruction efforts, humanitarian assistance, and rebuilding war damaged the yacht has cost the U.S. millions of dollars since it was seized. By auctioning it off, authorities not only reduce that financial burden but also send a strong message about the consequences of violating international norms. The Amadea auction marks one of the most high-profile attempts by the U.S. to convert luxury property from sanctioned individuals into meaningful global impact.A1.A superyacht is a large, luxurious private yacht, often equipped with high-end amenities like pools, cinemas, and helipads. They are usually owned by wealthy individuals and can cost hundreds of millions of dollars.A2. Suleiman Kerimov is a Russian billionaire who has been sanctioned by the U.S. and other countries for his ties to the Russian government. He is believed to own several high-value international assets
Time of India
07-08-2025
- Business
- Time of India
$325 million Russian superyacht seized by US — now you can bid on its helipad, spa, and 8 lavish staterooms
The U.S. government is set to auction Amadea , a $325 million superyacht seized from a Russian oligarch, as part of ongoing sanctions related to the Ukraine war. The 348-foot yacht was initially captured in Fiji in 2022 and has been held in San Diego ever since. The luxury vessel, featuring a helipad, swimming pool, spa, and cinema, is one of the most opulent yachts ever seized under sanctions. The U.S. Marshals Service announced a sealed bid auction running through September 10, 2025. To participate, bidders must submit a refundable €10 million deposit (around $11.6 million). The winning bidder will receive full title and ownership of the yacht, pending any unresolved legal claims. Productivity Tool Zero to Hero in Microsoft Excel: Complete Excel guide By Metla Sudha Sekhar View Program Finance Introduction to Technical Analysis & Candlestick Theory By Dinesh Nagpal View Program Finance Financial Literacy i e Lets Crack the Billionaire Code By CA Rahul Gupta View Program Digital Marketing Digital Marketing Masterclass by Neil Patel By Neil Patel View Program Finance Technical Analysis Demystified- A Complete Guide to Trading By Kunal Patel View Program Productivity Tool Excel Essentials to Expert: Your Complete Guide By Study at home View Program Artificial Intelligence AI For Business Professionals Batch 2 By Ansh Mehra View Program Ownership Dispute Clouds the Sale Though the U.S. claims the yacht belongs to Suleiman Kerimov , a sanctioned Russian billionaire, it is officially registered to Millemarin Investments Ltd., a Cayman Islands based firm. The listed owner, Eduard Khudainatov, a former executive of Russian oil giant Rosneft, is not under any current U.S. sanctions and maintains he owns the vessel legitimately. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Undo Khudainatov's lawyers have challenged the U.S. government's claim, arguing that the seizure and planned auction are unlawful. However, the U.S. Justice Department says it has solid evidence proving that Kerimov is the true owner, and that Khudainatov was used as a 'straw owner' to conceal the yacht's real ties. Officials remain confident that the sale can proceed, even as legal questions linger. Proceeds Expected to Support Ukraine Aid The planned sale aligns with a broader U.S. policy of using confiscated Russian assets to support Ukraine's recovery. Proceeds from the auction are expected to be redirected to reconstruction efforts, humanitarian assistance, and rebuilding war damaged infrastructure. Live Events Maintaining the yacht has cost the U.S. millions of dollars since it was seized. By auctioning it off, authorities not only reduce that financial burden but also send a strong message about the consequences of violating international norms. The Amadea auction marks one of the most high-profile attempts by the U.S. to convert luxury property from sanctioned individuals into meaningful global impact. FAQs: Q1. What is a superyacht? A1.A superyacht is a large, luxurious private yacht, often equipped with high-end amenities like pools, cinemas, and helipads. They are usually owned by wealthy individuals and can cost hundreds of millions of dollars. Q2. Who is Suleiman Kerimov? A2. Suleiman Kerimov is a Russian billionaire who has been sanctioned by the U.S. and other countries for his ties to the Russian government. He is believed to own several high-value international assets .
Hindustan Times
04-08-2025
- Hindustan Times
Where is Austin Robert Drummond now? Here's how much reward you can get for info on Tennessee quadruple murder suspect
Austin Robert Drummond remains at large even as authorities continue to search for the man suspected of a quadruple murder in Tiptonville, Tennessee. TBI launched a massive manhunt for Austin Robert Drummond(X/@TBInvestigation) The reward for any information that helps authorities find and capture Drummond has now been increased. What is the reward for info on Austin Drummond? The total reward for information on Drummond's whereabouts has been increased to $17,500. Of this, the U.S. Marshals Service are contributing $10,000. The $7500 comes from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI). Where is Austin Drummond now? Drummond was reportedly sighted in Caruthersville, Missouri yesterday. The police department issued a statement saying 'The Caruthersville Police Department and local law enforcement agencies are currently investigating and following up on potential sightings related to Austin Drummond. At this time, we are working to verify the accuracy and credibility of the information received. We understand the public's concern and appreciate the community's continued vigilance. Please rest assured that if any valid or confirmed information develops, we will promptly update the public through our official channels.' One of Drummond's cars – a white 1988 Ford pickup which has red side panels – was found in Dyer County on Saturday. Another of his vehicles, the 2016 Audi A3, was found in Jacksonville on Saturday. Drummond has been charged with four counts of first-degree murder, aggravated kidnapping, possession of a gun during a dangerous felony, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. He was out on bond when the killings occurred. The victims are Matthew Wilson, 21, the abandoned child's father; Adrianna Williams, 20, the mother; Cortney Rose, 38, the maternal grandmother; and Braydon Williams, 15, the maternal uncle. The crime was discovered after an infant was found in an abandoned car seat in Dyer County, and a frantic search began to find the guardians. While Drummond remains at large, authorities have arrested Tanaka Brown and Giovonte Thomas on suspicion of helping the fugitive.
