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Washington has reached a full year of active public safety operations across the capital city. The Make D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force launched twelve months ago to curb violent crime.Officials report that joint operations have led to more than 16,000 total arrests.The team combines federal agents, local officers, and National Guard personnel. Presidential orders started the surge after leaders declared a public safety emergency in the district.High rates of violence led to swift federal intervention. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche praised the brave workers on the front lines. He emphasized that removing illegal weapons helps keep every neighborhood safe.…

US President Donald Trump has demanded compensation from Iran as talks over the Strait of Hormuz face fresh problems. His demand came after Tehran said it wanted payments from Washington before the key waterway could fully reopen. Trump said the United States would seek compensation for people he said were killed by Iran during conflicts, attacks and protests over the past 50 years. He made the comments at the White House on Monday. The move adds a new point of dispute between Washington and Tehran. Both sides are now making financial demands as part of wider efforts to reach a…

Traders feel new doubts about a big shipping deal. Hopes for a quick fix in the Middle East faded. Investors also wait for key numbers on price growth later this week. Futures linked to the broad index fell by 0.2 percent. Tech contracts rose 0.1 percent to show small gains. Industrial futures dropped 99 points. That is a fall of 0.2 percent. Over in Asia, major trading floors saw green numbers. Main market tools in Japan gained ground during early trade. South Korea also moved higher. Australian shares posted small steps up as well. Market feelings took a hit over…

WASHINGTON — Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana spoke on Sunday about his choice to vote for Todd Blanche.Blanche is now the attorney general. Cassidy said his choice was not a simple black or white issue. He noted that many facts shaped his mind before the big vote. “If you look for a black or white choice here, you will not find it,” Cassidy said. He made these comments on a news show on Sunday. Cassidy gave a long speech on the Senate floor on Friday.He said then that he would vote for Blanche.His choice helped clear the path for the…

Fierce wildfires across the western United States and Canada continue to threaten whole neighborhoods. Thousands of people had to leave their towns this weekend. Many others waited at home to see if they must pack up and go. For families in these areas, the main concern is the safety of their houses. Some people already got good news. They learned that their houses were safe from the flames. But many others are still waiting. They cannot get past police blocks to check for fire damage. The situation grew worse near Okanagan Lake in British Columbia.Fast flames forced more than 20,000…

Don Nelson, a Hall of Fame coach and former Boston Celtics player, died on Sunday at an assisted living facility in Frisco, Texas. He was 86. Nelson spent almost 50 years in the NBA. His career covered both playing and coaching. He became one of the league’s winningest coaches and built a lasting name through his work with several teams. His health declined in the weeks before his death. Nelson suffered a stroke about three weeks earlier, according to his granddaughter, Christie Nelson Armstrong. His condition later became worse. Nelson’s death ends the life of a major figure in NBA…

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has faced strong criticism after calling Donald Trump the “President of Peace” as the war with Iran continues. Rubio made the claim on Saturday in a post on X. He was marking the one year anniversary of a peace deal between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Rubio praised Trump for helping bring the two sides together at the White House. He said the meeting was a major moment for both nations. “President Trump is the President of Peace,” Rubio wrote. He said Trump had secured peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan one year earlier. He also praised Armenian…

The US Senate has passed a short-term spending bill to keep the federal government open. The vote was 90 to 6. The bill now goes to the House. The Senate spending bill would fund the US government from Oct. 1 through Dec. 11. It aims to prevent a shutdown before the November midterm elections. The vote was a setback for some of President Donald Trump’s key demands. Trump had urged lawmakers to add funds for the war in Iran. He also wanted parts of a new voter ID plan added to the bill. Senate leaders did not include those requests.…

Federal health officials have warned that some meat products with jalapenos may be linked to a salmonella outbreak that has sickened hundreds of people across the United States. The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued a public health alert on Saturday. The alert covers red meat and poultry products that contain jalapenos. The products may contain peppers linked to the ongoing salmonella outbreak. The USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service found the issue after learning that several regulated food businesses had received a recalled ingredient. That ingredient was used in some meat and poultry products. The agency has listed 18 products…

Brittany Boltinhouse has spoken for the first time since she lost the Miss North Carolina USA 2026 title. The Miss USA Organization announced her removal on Aug. 5. It said the decision followed conduct that did not meet its standards. The group said the decision was made with Boltinhouse, her state directors and the organization. It did not give full details about the conduct that led to the title loss. Thom Brodeur, chairman and CEO of Miss USA and Miss Teen USA, also shared a statement. He said the organization does not support racism, homophobia or transphobia. He also rejected…