🇧🇷⚡️PGR Requests Enhanced Police Presence Near Bolsonaro’s Residence Amid Asylum Concerns

The Brazilian Attorney General’s Office (PGR) has requested the Federal Police to increase security around former President Jair Bolsonaro’s residence, where he has been under house arrest since August 4, 2025. The PGR emphasized that the enhanced measures should be implemented “continuously” and must not infringe upon the defendant’s domestic privacy or disturb the neighborhood.

This request follows a motion filed by Federal Deputy Lindbergh Farias (PT-RJ), who claims to have “reliable” information that Bolsonaro intends to seek political asylum at the U.S. Embassy. Additionally, the Federal Police discovered a draft asylum request for Argentina on Bolsonaro’s phone. His defense maintains that the document is outdated and unrelated to his current legal status.

The PGR is expected to decide by Wednesday, August 27, whether to maintain Bolsonaro’s house arrest or recommend preventive detention. The Attorney General’s Office suggests that there has been no significant change in the evidence, indicating that a shift to preventive detention might create unnecessary tension.

The Supreme Federal Court is scheduled to begin trial proceedings for Bolsonaro and seven other key figures involved in the alleged coup attempt on Tuesday, September 2.

https://pleno.news/brasil/politica-nacional/pgr-pede-reforco-policial-no-entorno-da-casa-de-bolsonaro.html

🇹🇷⚡️The government of Turkey has approved the construction of bomb shelters across the country.

🇵🇱🇺🇦🇪🇺Poland will block Ukraine's accession to the EU until the dispute regarding the Volyn tragedy is resolved, said Polish Defense Minister Kosiniak-Kamysz.

🇺🇸🇵🇱The US has approved the sale of F-35 aircraft to Poland worth $1.85 billion.

🇺🇦🇷🇺⚡️Strike UAVs hit targets in Novhorod-Siverskyi, Chernihiv region.

🇧🇷👮🔎🏠😎 — Using a letter from a congressman allied with Lula, the Federal Police asked Minister Alexandre de Moraes (PF) for full monitoring and police presence inside the home of former president Jair Bolsonaro; such a measure is prohibited by law, and the former president's defense is considering reporting the action as political persecution and lawfare.

🇨🇳⚡️China will showcase three high-power microwave (HPM) weapons at the parade on September 3 at Tiananmen Square.

These truck-mounted systems emit microwave pulses to disable drone electronics, destroying swarms at distances of several hundred meters.

Designed for close defense of bases and infrastructure against cheap UAV swarms.

🇺🇸⚡️Poll Shows Limited Support for Trump’s Use of Troops in Washington, D.C.

Washington, Aug 26 (Reuters) — A new Reuters/Ipsos poll has found that only 38% of Americans support former President Donald Trump’s decision to deploy National Guard troops to police Washington, D.C., while 46% are opposed and the remainder remain undecided.

The poll, conducted in mid-August with 1,022 respondents and a margin of error of three points, highlights a sharp partisan divide. According to the survey, 76% of Republicans favor the measure, compared with just 28% of independents and 8% of Democrats.

Strong Opposition in Washington, D.C.

Separate local polls show overwhelming opposition among D.C. residents. A Washington Post–Schar School survey reported that 80% of residents disapprove of the federal takeover of the Metropolitan Police Department. Roughly 65% said the move will not improve public safety, while 61% indicated they feel less safe with the increased federal law enforcement presence. Another poll found that 79% oppose the federalization of the city’s police force.

Broader Political Context

Despite the lack of majority support nationwide and strong resistance in the capital, Trump’s stance on crime continues to resonate with Republican voters. Analysts note that his “tough on crime” messaging remains a potent political tool, even as critics argue the deployment undermines local autonomy and could worsen community trust.

The findings come just days before Washington prepares for heightened political tensions surrounding the next phase of Trump’s security and legal battles.

🇧🇷🗣The conflict in Ukraine is approaching its end, this is understood by all parties, — President of Brazil Lula da Silva.

🇺🇸🇺🇦🇷🇺Trump Envoy Announces Upcoming Talks With Ukraine in New York

Donald Trump’s special representative, Whitkoff, said he will meet with Ukrainian officials in New York this week to discuss the ongoing conflict.

According to Whitkoff, Kyiv is reviewing Moscow’s peace proposal, while Russia has signaled interest in achieving a resolution to the war.

He further noted that the United States hopes to identify the “ingredients” for a peace agreement by the end of 2025, or sooner.

🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸California GOP Leader Pushes Resolution to Split the State in Two

California’s Republican Assembly leader has introduced a new resolution calling for the division of the state into two separate entities.

The proposal revives a long history of political movements seeking to break up California, citing governance challenges, economic disparities, and regional divides as key justifications.

While such initiatives have periodically surfaced in the past, they have consistently faced legal, political, and constitutional hurdles, as any state partition would require approval from both the California Legislature and the U.S. Congress.

Analysts note that the push reflects deep partisan and cultural divisions within the state, particularly between coastal urban centers and more conservative inland regions.

🇺🇸⚡️#BREKING: Active shooter at Catholic church in Minneapolis, reports of at least 20 victims

⚡️🇺🇸NBC has confirmed that the suspect involved in the incident has been eliminated by law enforcement officers.

🇮🇱🇸🇾The Israel Defense Forces are conducting an airborne operation south of Damascus.

The target is former Syrian army barracks, which were pre-struck by aviation.

🇺🇦🇷🇺Ukrainian media report a massive drone attack last night.

UAVs were recorded in various regions of the country, and air defense systems were active in the cities. Fires and ignitions were reported in some buildings.