Donald Trump orders National Guard to Washington
Democrats in the US have strongly criticised Donald Trump's decision to send troops into Washington DC, accusing him of a power grab.
Washington DC's mayor has criticised President 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 homelessness activist in the city.
Mr 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.
(Photo: People protest Trump's order, Washington, 11 August 2025; Credit:
EPA/Shutterstock)
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