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Fox News
6 days ago
- Politics
- Fox News
Trump warns he will take 'federal control' of Washington, DC as youth violence continues
President Donald Trump on Monday threatened to federalize Washington, D.C., in response to youth violence that is "totally out of control," calling for local minors and gang members over the age of 14 to be prosecuted as adults. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said local youth and gang members are "randomly attacking, mugging, maiming, and shooting innocent citizens, at the same time knowing that they will be almost immediately released." The president said it appears the suspects are "not afraid" of the police, "because they know nothing ever happens to them." Trump said D.C. laws must be changed to allow minors to be prosecuted as adults. "Washington, D.C., must be safe, clean, and beautiful for all Americans and, importantly, for the World to see," he wrote in the post. "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." Along with the post, Trump shared a photo of what appears to be a man bloodied on the street following an attack. "The most recent victim was beaten mercilessly by local thugs," Trump wrote. "… Perhaps it should have been done a long time ago, then this incredible young man, and so many others, would not have had to go through the horrors of Violent Crime. If this continues, I am going to exert my powers, and FEDERALIZE this City. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!" In May, affiliate FOX 5 D.C. reported that a large group of teens took over a Navy Yard park, leading to several arrests and one hospitalization. In July, congressional intern Eric Tarpinian-Jachym, 21, a 16-year-old boy and a woman were shot in what appeared to be a drive-by shooting. Tarpinian-Jachym later died. In April, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy was walking to the Navy Yard Metro Station when his staff member told him a Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority police officer had been stabbed in the face.
CTV News
18-06-2025
- CTV News
Criminal charges against former 911 operator dropped; fined on FOIP convictions instead
Criminal charges have been dropped against a former Calgary 911 operator who was accused of sharing sensitive police information with gang members.
CNA
10-06-2025
- Politics
- CNA
CNA938 Rewind - Two Singaporeans in L.A: How are they coping?
CNA938 Rewind Play Day 4 of protests over illegal migrants and gang members in Los Angeles - U.S President Donald Trump is sending 700 marines into the city and doubling the number of National Guard to manage things. Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Winnie Puah, Founder of AshburyCo Co and Shabnam Melwani, Founder of Sun Moon Rain - two Singaporeans living in Los Angeles who own their own businesses there.
CNA
10-06-2025
- Politics
- CNA
CNA938 Rewind - How the L.A protests are impacting Singaporeans living there
CNA938 Rewind Play Day 4 of protests over illegal migrants and gang members in Los Angeles - U.S President Donald Trump is sending 700 marines into the city and doubling the number of National Guard to manage things. Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Winnie Puah, Founder of AshburyCo Co and Shabnam Melwani, Founder of Sun Moon Rain - two Singaporeans living in Los Angeles who own their own businesses there.
RNZ News
30-05-2025
- General
- RNZ News
Gang gathering prompts increased police for Hawke's Bay
(File photo) Photo: A large gang gathering in Hawke's Bay will be met with an increased police presence during the long weekend, police say. Hawke's Bay Area Commander Lincoln Sycamore said officers would be very visible in central Hawke's Bay, where the gathering is scheduled to take place. "While the gathering will take place over the weekend at a marae that is away from main roads, Police do expect some travel around Central Hawke's Bay by the gang members, particularly on the morning of Sunday 1 June," Sycamore said. Sycamore said Police had made plans to minimise any disruption to residents and holidaymakers visiting the area for King's Birthday weekend. "We have spoken to those organising the gathering and encourage all attendees to respect our local communities and not engage in any unsafe driving behaviour or unlawful activity," he said. "If anyone does witness unsafe driving behaviour or unlawful activity, please report it immediately to 111." Under laws introduced last year it is illegal for anyone to wear gang insignia in public, such as gang patches on clothing or vehicles. Earlier this month, police said a number of arrests and vehicle impoundings followed gang insignia being displayed at a tangi in Hastings. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero, a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
