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Armed Guard or Occupied City? Life Under Trump’s Washington Crackdown

     National Guard stand guard at Paramount Business Center parking lot   n the Los Angeles County city of Paramount, California.     In Washington, D.C., the sight of National Guard troops patrolling iconic streets has become part of daily life. President Donald Trump’s declared “crime emergency” has brought nearly 2,000 Guard members — soon to be armed with M17 pistols or M4 rifles — alongside federal agents from the FBI, ICE, and Border Patrol. Supporters say the surge is restoring order, pointing to Trump’s claims that the city is “safer than ever” under his intervention. Federal forces have been stationed at landmarks like the National Mall and Union Station, assisting with crowd control and, at times, performing small acts of kindness — from helping commuters with luggage to feeding squirrels. But critics, including D.C. councilmembers, warn the move is an authoritarian overreach that invites unnecessary confrontation. In neighborhoods like Anacos...
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Turkish Opposition Leader Arrested Amid Allegations of Corruption and Terror Links

In a dramatic escalation of political tensions in Turkey, Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, a prominent opposition leader and key rival of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, was arrested on Wednesday. The arrest is part of an investigation into alleged corruption and terror links, according to reports from Turkish media.

Authorities have also issued detention warrants for approximately 100 other individuals, including close aides and district mayors. Roads around Istanbul were closed, and demonstrations were banned for four days to prevent protests following the arrest.

The arrest comes amid a series of legal challenges faced by Imamoglu, including a recent decision by Istanbul University to invalidate his diploma, effectively disqualifying him from running in future presidential elections. Critics argue that these actions are politically motivated and part of a broader crackdown on opposition figures.

Imamoglu, who has been a vocal critic of the government, described the situation as "great tyranny" in a video message, vowing not to be discouraged. His detention has sparked outrage among his supporters and international criticism, with some labeling it a setback for democracy in Turkey.

The developments have raised concerns about the state of political freedoms in Turkey, as the country prepares for its next presidential elections, potentially earlier than the scheduled date in 2028.

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