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.
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Just 38% of Americans support Trump's use of troops to police DC, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
Few Americans outside President Donald Trump's Republican Party support his deployment of National Guard troops to police the streets of Washington, D.C., according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll.
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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.
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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.
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🇦🇺 Report on Sky News Australia: Decoding Iran's involvement in antisemitic terror attacks in the country was made possible thanks to intelligence assistance from Israel. "While there is tension between the Netanyahu and Albanese governments - intelligence sharing remains at a high level," it was written.
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🇺🇸⚡️ #BREKING: Active shooter at Catholic church in Minneapolis, reports of at least 20 victims
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🇺🇸⚡️ #BREKING: Active shooter at Catholic church in Minneapolis, reports of at least 20 victims
🇺🇸 Minnesota Governor Tim Walz confirmed that a shooting event occurred at a church in an elementary school in the city of Minneapolis. According to unofficial reports, there are 10-20 casualties.
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🇺🇸 Minnesota Governor Tim Walz confirmed that a shooting event occurred at a church in an elementary school in the city of Minneapolis. According to unofficial reports, there are 10-20 casualties.
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🇺🇸⚡️- Officers from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) are on scene.
The parish is Annunciation Church, Minneapolis.
The target is former Syrian army barracks, which were pre-struck by aviation.
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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.
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“So far we haven’t managed to speak with anyone, with anyone from the United States. Not even Mauro \[Vieira] managed to talk, nor Alckmin, and Haddad was supposed to have a meeting with the Treasury Secretary, who canceled the meeting and instead went to meet with Congressman Eduardo Bolsonaro,” said the Brazilian president.
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🇺🇳🇮🇷 UN: Since the beginning of the year, at least 841 people have been executed in Iran, a significant increase compared to the same period last year. 100 people were executed in July alone - twice as many as in July 2024.
⚡️🇷🇺 The State Duma of the Russian Federation stated that Telegram and Max will have peaceful coexistence.
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🇮🇱🇵🇸Israel declares Gaza a combat zone and suspends humanitarian pauses.
Israel declared the largest city in Gaza a combat zone and temporarily suspended humanitarian pauses in the region, where hundreds of thousands of people live. The measure aims at military operations in the area, raising concerns about the humanitarian impact and the safety of civilians who depend on aid and access to essential services.
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Israel declared the largest city in Gaza a combat zone and temporarily suspended humanitarian pauses in the region, where hundreds of thousands of people live. The measure aims at military operations in the area, raising concerns about the humanitarian impact and the safety of civilians who depend on aid and access to essential services.
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🇮🇱☄️🇵🇸 — 😱😱😱 Israel declara Gaza zona de combate e suspende pausas humanitárias.
Israel declarou a maior cidade de Gaza como zona de combate e suspendeu temporariamente as pausas humanitárias na região, onde vivem centenas de milhares de pessoas. A medida…
Israel declarou a maior cidade de Gaza como zona de combate e suspendeu temporariamente as pausas humanitárias na região, onde vivem centenas de milhares de pessoas. A medida…
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🇺🇦🇷🇺🇪🇺 Russian Missile Barrage Devastates Kyiv, Strikes Diplomatic Missions
Kyiv, Aug 28 (Reuters) — Russia launched one of its largest missile and drone assaults on Ukraine since the start of the full-scale invasion, killing at least 23 people and damaging diplomatic buildings belonging to the European Union and the United Kingdom, Ukrainian officials reported on Thursday.
According to Kyiv’s city administration, residential areas were heavily hit, leaving dozens wounded, while infrastructure tied to foreign missions — including the EU delegation headquarters, the British Council, as well as offices linked to Turkey and Azerbaijan — also sustained damage. No casualties were recorded at diplomatic sites.
Ukraine’s air defense forces claimed significant success, intercepting 26 out of 31 missiles and 563 drones out of nearly 600 launched in the wave of strikes.
International Condemnation
• Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said the attack demonstrated Moscow’s rejection of peace efforts: “Russia chooses missiles over diplomacy.”
• EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen condemned the strikes as “a grim reminder” of Russia’s strategy, vowing a new sanctions package and the use of frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine.
• UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer called the targeting of diplomatic missions “an attempt to sabotage prospects for peace.”
• The White House said President Trump was “not surprised but not happy” with the escalation, while U.S. envoy Keith Kellogg stressed the assault primarily hit civilians and foreign offices, not military infrastructure.
Broader Implications
The strikes highlight Russia’s willingness to expand the war beyond battlefield targets, putting diplomatic facilities at risk and raising new concerns over European security. Western allies have pledged to respond with additional sanctions and renewed military aid.
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Kyiv, Aug 28 (Reuters) — Russia launched one of its largest missile and drone assaults on Ukraine since the start of the full-scale invasion, killing at least 23 people and damaging diplomatic buildings belonging to the European Union and the United Kingdom, Ukrainian officials reported on Thursday.
According to Kyiv’s city administration, residential areas were heavily hit, leaving dozens wounded, while infrastructure tied to foreign missions — including the EU delegation headquarters, the British Council, as well as offices linked to Turkey and Azerbaijan — also sustained damage. No casualties were recorded at diplomatic sites.
Ukraine’s air defense forces claimed significant success, intercepting 26 out of 31 missiles and 563 drones out of nearly 600 launched in the wave of strikes.
International Condemnation
• Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said the attack demonstrated Moscow’s rejection of peace efforts: “Russia chooses missiles over diplomacy.”
• EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen condemned the strikes as “a grim reminder” of Russia’s strategy, vowing a new sanctions package and the use of frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine.
• UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer called the targeting of diplomatic missions “an attempt to sabotage prospects for peace.”
• The White House said President Trump was “not surprised but not happy” with the escalation, while U.S. envoy Keith Kellogg stressed the assault primarily hit civilians and foreign offices, not military infrastructure.
Broader Implications
The strikes highlight Russia’s willingness to expand the war beyond battlefield targets, putting diplomatic facilities at risk and raising new concerns over European security. Western allies have pledged to respond with additional sanctions and renewed military aid.
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Russian missiles pound Ukraine, damage EU and British offices
At least 23 people were killed in the capital Kyiv.
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Jakarta, Aug 29 (Reuters) – Indonesia is facing a wave of protests after a young delivery driver was killed when an armored police vehicle struck him during demonstrations near parliament. The death has sparked anger across the country and marks the first major challenge for President Prabowo Subianto’s new administration.
The victim, Affan Kurniawan, 21, was delivering food when he was fatally hit by a Brimob (mobile brigade) vehicle. He was not involved in the protest, but his death quickly became a symbol of alleged police brutality. Seven officers have been detained, though the vehicle’s driver has not yet been identified.
Student groups, workers, and ride-hailing drivers vowed to continue demonstrations, fueled by anger over lawmakers approving housing allowances worth 50 million rupiah per month—ten times Jakarta’s minimum wage. Protests have spread beyond the capital to Surabaya, Bandung, and Yogyakarta, where clashes with police have turned violent.
President Prabowo expressed condolences and promised a transparent investigation, while calling for calm. But the unrest has rattled financial markets: the rupiah dropped nearly 1% to a one-month low and the Jakarta stock index fell over 2%.
Analysts say the crisis is a major political and economic test for Prabowo, who took office earlier this year promising stability and reform.
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Police killing sparks Indonesia unrest in first major test for Prabowo presidency
Hundreds of Indonesians protested at sites across Jakarta on Friday over the death of a civilian hit by a police vehicle, triggering calls for police reform in the first major test for President Prabowo Subianto's nearly year-old government.