Trump deploys National Guard to Washington DC

Washington DC's mayor has criticised president Donald Trump's deployment of the National Guard to the city, denying his claims that crime in the capital city was out of control. We'll speak to a former Republican senator who supports the president's action.

President Trump and the Russian leader's Alaska meeting on Friday has led to concerns Ukraine and Europe are being side lined. The EU's foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, says Ukraine needs to be at the table.

And Donald Trump has postponed tariffs on Chinese goods, giving a further ninety days to reach a trade agreement. We'll speak to a Chinese economist.

(Photo: President Donald Trump, Washington DC, 11 August 2025; Credit: Reuters)