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Trump’s remarks on homelessness in DC spark concerns among homeless advocates

Tuesday, August 12 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump vowed this week to rid Washington, D.C., of homeless encampments, issuing a warning that the "homeless have to move out, IMMEDIATELY." Though what those plans will look like, including where people will go, is unclear, sparking concerns among advocacy... Read More.

What to know about DC Home Rule Act as Trump puts DC police under federal control

Monday, August 11 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump announced Monday that he is putting Washington, D.C. police "under direct federal control" -- invoking Section 740 of D.C.'s Home Rule Act, which deals with control of the city's police force."We're taking it back. Under the authorities vested in... Read More.

Trump says his administration looking at reclassifying marijuana

Monday, August 11 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump on Monday confirmed he and his administration are considering reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug.Trump told reporters that it was early in the process but that he hoped to make a decision on the matter within the coming... Read More.

Trump describes upcoming summit with Russia’s Putin as ‘feel-out meeting’

Monday, August 11 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump on Monday previewed his highly-anticipated meeting with Russia's Vladimir Putin, saying he's hopeful for "constructive conversations" but that it isn't up to him to make a peace deal.Trump confirmed last week he would sit down with Putin in Alaska... Read More.

Texas House Democrats remain out of state as redistricting showdown continues into second week

Monday, August 11 by ABC News

(AUSTIN, Texas) -- The battle over potential mid-decade redistricting in Texas -- where the state's congressional district lines could be redrawn well ahead of the upcoming census -- continued Monday as dozens of Texas House Democrats remained out of state for a second week... Read More.

Trump puts DC police department under federal control, deploys National Guard

Monday, August 11 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump is holding a news conference Monday to reveal plans he's said "will, essentially, stop violent crime in Washington, D.C.""We're here for a very serious purpose. Very serious, very," Trump said. "Something's out of control. But we're going to put... Read More.

Supreme Court formally asked to overturn landmark same-sex marriage ruling

Monday, August 11 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Ten years after the Supreme Court extended marriage rights to same-sex couples nationwide, the justices this fall will consider for the first time whether to take up a case that explicitly asks them to overturn that decision.Kim Davis, the former Kentucky county... Read More.

Trump says he’ll meet with Putin next Friday in Alaska

Sunday, August 10 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump said he will be meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday, Aug. 15 in Alaska."The highly anticipated meeting between myself, as President of the United States of America, and President Vladimir Putin, of Russia, will take place next... Read More.

Trump directs Pentagon to prepare military options to be used against drug cartels designated as terrorist organizations

Friday, August 8 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump has directed the Pentagon to prepare options for the possible use of U.S. military force against drug cartels designated as terrorist organizations, two U.S. officials confirmed to ABC News on Friday.This is a developing story. Please check back for... Read More.

Texas Democrats face Republican deadline to stop standoff or face consequences

Friday, August 8 by ABC News

(AUSTIN, Texas) -- Texas Democrats on Friday are gearing up for another day defying Republican Gov. Greg Abbott and the state GOP as they try to move forward with controversial redistricting.The Texas House is set to meet as Republican legislators say that Friday is... Read More.

Trump’s remarks on homelessness in DC spark concerns among homeless advocates

What to know about DC Home Rule Act as Trump puts DC police under federal control

Trump says his administration looking at reclassifying marijuana

Trump describes upcoming summit with Russia’s Putin as ‘feel-out meeting’

Texas House Democrats remain out of state as redistricting showdown continues into second week

Trump puts DC police department under federal control, deploys National Guard

Supreme Court formally asked to overturn landmark same-sex marriage ruling

Trump says he’ll meet with Putin next Friday in Alaska

Trump directs Pentagon to prepare military options to be used against drug cartels designated as terrorist organizations

Texas Democrats face Republican deadline to stop standoff or face consequences

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