The deployment reduced property crimes, but smarter policing was also crucial. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2026/06/02/trump-national-guard-experiment-dc-offers-lessons-crime/ Author : Editorial Board Publish date : 2026-06-02 20:14:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
UNITED STATES
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass stayed silent on Monday as comedian Kathy Griffin accused her city's police force of being part of "White nationalism."During an Instagram Live event, Griffin spoke to Bass about what she believed were unfair attacks against the incumbent mayor."I really think that a lot of the adversity comes your way because you're a Black woman," Griffin said, adding that the Los Angeles City Council and Los Angeles Police Department "can be hostile" against her.KAREN BASS GRILLED OVER BROKEN HOMELESSNESS PROMISE, BLAMES BUREAUCRACY FOR SLOWED PROGRESSBass smirked at the comment while Griffin continued."Talk to us, if you
To Brazilians, the ubiquitous caramel-colored mutts are a national icon. But a Mexican state has adopted them as its own homegrown symbol. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/02/world/americas/stray-dog-caramelos-brazil-mexico.html Author : Ana Ionova and María Magdalena Arréllaga Publish date : 2026-06-02 18:36:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
A new law requires some Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients to prove they are working at least 20 hours a week, or participating in an approved training program or volunteer program for a certain number of hours a month. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2026/06/02/new-snap-work-requirements-take-effect-could-affect-18000-dc-officials-say/ Author : Jenny Gathright Publish date : 2026-06-02 10:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
An Obama-appointed federal judge temporarily blocked the National Park Service from removing an anti-Trump "86 47" flag near the National Mall, delivering a win to a progressive activist group and drawing sharp pushback from President Donald Trump’s Department of the Interior."This opinion is from an Obama-appointed judge. In what world have we lost all decency, to demand that any threat against the President be taken very seriously," said a DOI spokesperson to Fox News Digital. "While the Department shall and does comply with the Court's orders, this type of behavior should not be tolerated."Progressive group Accountability Now USA flew the
The city is moving forward with a redesign of 34th Street in Manhattan that the White House halted last year, in hopes of significantly improving bus speeds. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/02/nyregion/mamdani-bus-lane-34th-manhattan.html Author : Stefanos Chen Publish date : 2026-06-02 16:02:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Despite a range of controversies, the Obama Presidential Center makes a good first impression — even the “Obamalisk” at its center. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/art/2026/06/02/obama-center-opens-time-warp-an-old-political-order/ Author : Philip Kennicott Publish date : 2026-06-02 09:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka said Tuesday that he disagreed with the tactics New Jersey State Police used after they were ordered by Gov. Mikie Sherrill to secure the scene outside Delaney Hall, describing the agency as "a sword." Clashes erupted outside outside the detention center in Newark on Friday after protesters defied an order from the State Police to relocate to a nearby "First Amendment zone." The area has seen frequent demonstrations in recent days after illegal immigrant detainees penned an open letter alleging physical and psychological torture, claiming they were being denied medical care and adequate food. On Saturday, Sherrill said the
The proposal marks the latest effort by the administration to rebuild its tariff agenda through Section 301 investigations. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/02/business/trump-tariffs-brazil.html Author : Daisuke Wakabayashi Publish date : 2026-06-02 13:24:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Texas Children’s Hospital agreed to create the clinic and to ban “sex-rejecting” procedures as part of a legal settlement with the state. A copy obtained by The Post details how the clinic must be run. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2026/06/02/texas-detransition-clinic-offer-surgery-counseling-fertility-treatment/ Author : Molly Hennessy-Fiske Publish date : 2026-06-02 09:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
FIRST ON FOX: More than 70 lawmakers are lining up against a Colorado county's effort to hold major oil companies financially liable for alleged climate change damages. The group of House Republicans led by House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., is calling on the Supreme Court to side with ExxonMobil and Suncor Energy in a hotly contested climate change lawsuit that they argue amounts to a costly "war on American energy." The GOP lawmakers have characterized Boulder County’s lawsuit as a "dangerous overreach" that could leave major fossil fuel companies on the hook for billions of dollars in alleged damages. A positive ruling
We discuss the epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/02/briefing/inside-the-ebola-outbreak.html Author : Sam Sifton Publish date : 2026-06-02 10:40:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
The secretary of state will testify publicly for the first time since the war began, as the regional conflict worsens and lawmaker patience runs thin. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2026/06/02/rubio-meet-with-congress-iran-ceasefire-falters/ Author : Noah Robertson, John Hudson Publish date : 2026-06-02 10:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
The annual June 1 kickoff to Pride Month came and went on Monday and the NFL's X account that serves over 36 million followers and its Instagram account that serves 32 million followers did not mention the event.Let that sink in for a moment.The league accounts that, in the past years, have told fans that "football is gay," that "football is lesbian," that football is queer, transgender, bisexual and, for everyone, were silent on the issue. The National Football League's social media accounts this year stuck to, well, football.The league posted about the Myles Garrett trade to the Los Angeles
President Trump is pressing Israel not to attack the Lebanese capital. An escalation in Israel’s campaign against Hezbollah could threaten peace talks with Iran. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/live/2026/06/02/world/iran-war-trump-israel-lebanon Author : The New York Times Publish date : 2026-06-02 08:13:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
“If you storm the Capitol and you take from this slush fund, too bad, we’re taking it,” one New York lawmaker said. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/05/31/blue-states-want-tax-trumps-weaponization-fund-payouts-100-percent/ Author : Hannah Knowles, Dan Merica Publish date : 2026-05-31 09:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
From reality TV to city hall? Trump-backed Spencer Pratt soars in LA mayor race as Californians vote
Republicans are aiming to break longtime losing streaks by taking first steps toward winning elections for governor and Los Angeles mayor as voters in Democrat-dominated California head to the polls on Tuesday.Meanwhile, President Donald Trump's clout over the GOP will once again face a ballot box test, in a gubernatorial showdown in Iowa, while the Hawkeye State's Democratic Senate nomination is the latest battle between the establishment and progressive wings of the party.California and Iowa are two of the six states holding primary contests from coast to coast during the first week of June, in elections that will impact November's
Perpetuating a war is not the same as winning one. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/02/opinion/putin-russia-war-strength.html Author : Michael Kimmage Publish date : 2026-06-02 05:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Michael Ramirez cartoon on Iran war negotiations. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2026/06/01/michael-ramirez-cartoon-iran-war-negotiations/ Author : Michael Ramirez Publish date : 2026-06-01 22:15:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
President Trump has issued a series of endorsements ahead of Tuesday’s primary elections in California, Iowa, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico and South Dakota, including in gubernatorial, congressional and Senate races.Among the candidates Trump has thrown his support behind is U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, who is seeking to become his state's next governor."As your next Governor, Randy will fight tirelessly to Grow the Economy, Cut Taxes and Regulations, Promote MADE IN THE U.S.A., Unleash American Energy DOMINANCE, Champion our Amazing Farmers and Ranchers, Empower Ethanol, Keep our Border SECURE, Stop Migrant Crime, Ensure LAW AND ORDER, Strengthen our incredible
Abelardo De La Espriella, a hard-line candidate on the right facing a left-wing rival in a presidential runoff, has pledged to crush drug traffickers. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/01/world/americas/trump-colombia-election-abelardo-de-la-espriella.html Author : Annie Correal and Luis Ferré-Sadurní Publish date : 2026-06-02 02:27:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
Scallion oil noodles, a specialty of Shanghai and the greater Jiangnan region in eastern China, showcase the allium sweetness and mellow pungency of one of the most versatile aromatics in Chinese cuisine. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/recipes/scallion-oil-noodles/ Author : Megan Zhang Publish date : 2026-06-01 04:00:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
A toll booth attendant at a Florida beach was killed Monday when the driver of a pickup truck rammed into the structure before getting stuck in the sand.The fatal crash happened around 12:40 p.m. at the Dunlawton Avenue beach access ramp in Daytona Beach Shores, the Volusia Sheriff's Office said. The employee inside, Tammy Jo Baker, was just a few weeks shy of her 63rd birthday, Sheriff Mike Chitwood said at the scene.The driver was "probably doing about 40 mph," the sheriff said. "And it crushes the toll taker's booth."CHAOTIC TEEN BRAWL GOES VIRAL AFTER TEEN TERROR PROMPTS US ATTORNEY
For years, medicine has tried to eliminate stigma. Now, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is bringing back the language of personal responsibility. Source link : https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/01/well/public-health-stigma-shame-rfk-jr.html Author : Simar Bajaj Publish date : 2026-06-02 00:22:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
New rules were driven by high numbers of asylum seekers from “safe countries” and the fatigue of voters after waves of migration, European officials say. Source link : https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2026/06/01/eu-gets-tougher-migration-wealthy-nations-question-asylum-claims/ Author : Anthony Faiola, Ellen Francis Publish date : 2026-06-01 19:59:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.