Trump’s DC crime operation ‘puts safety of families first’ as arrests surge past 1,800: FBI director
FBI Director Kash Patel said President Donald Trump’s “‘Make DC Safe Again’ operation is delivering real results,” announcing Thursday the initiative surpassed 1,800 arrests with dozens of guns and drugs seized in recent days. From Wednesday to Thursday morning, FBI agents reported 28 arrests, 12 gun recoveries, 10 drug seizures and 80 total arrests by federal partners. Patel said the crackdown is taking violent criminals off the streets and restoring law and order. “President Trump’s ‘Make DC Safe Again’ operation is delivering real results,” Patel said. “By working hand-in-hand with our federal, state and local partners, we are taking violent criminals off the streets and restoring law and order in our nation’s capital. This is exactly what it looks like when the federal government puts the safety of American families first.” DC ATTORNEY GENERAL SUES TRUMP OVER NATIONAL GUARD ‘INVOLUNTARY MILITARY OCCUPATION’ Trump federalized D.C.’s Metropolitan Police Department Aug. 11 for 30 days under the District of Columbia Home Rule Act. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll in a memo Wednesday extended the mobilization through Nov. 30. The federalization was set to expire next week, and an extension seemingly needed to be approved by Congress. DC ARRESTS SURPASS 1,000 AS TRUMP-BACKED CRACKDOWN ENTERS 12TH HOMICIDE-FREE DAY About 30 minutes after Patel released the latest figures, D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb shared on X that he filed a lawsuit to curb the administration’s efforts in the nation’s capital, arguing the deployment of 2,300 armed National Guard troops under federal command is unlawful. “D.C. did not request or consent to the deployment of National Guard troops. Yet there are 2,300 National Guardsmen on our streets in military gear, carrying weapons, and driving armored vehicles,” Schwalb wrote in the post. He added the deployment violates the Posse Comitatus Act, threatens democracy and civil liberties and damages D.C.’s economy and public trust. The White House defended the action, saying the president acted within his authority and that the operation has been effective in combating violent crime.
Weather Update: Parts of Delhi-NCR receive fresh rainfall, Yamuna water enters nearby areas, airlines issue travel advisory, check details here
Concurrently, the water level of the Yamuna River in Delhi has reached 207.39 meters, exceeding the 2013 record of 207.32 meters and marking the third-highest level ever recorded in the city. Read here to know IMD prediction.
Indian Railways: THESE 10 trains schedule to travel to Delhi and Jammu & Kashmir cancelled due to THIS reason – View entire list HERE
Heavy Rain Alert: The heavy rain and waterlogging on railway tracks have forced the cancellation of many trains. In order to verify the latest developments, customers are advised to visit the nearest station or use the railway’s website or app before making any travel arrangements.
Manipur: Kuki-Zo group agrees to open National Highway-2 for free movement after talks with Centre
The Kuki-Zo Council (KZC) has agreed to open National Highway-02 for the free movement of commuters and essential goods, MHA announced on Thursday.
After Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, RCB’s batting coach Dinesh Karthik breaks silence on Bengaluru stampede, appeals fans to…
The stampede, which occurred as an estimated crowd of nearly 3 lakh people gathered to witness RCB’s maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) trophy celebrations, claimed 11 lives and left over 50 others injured. Read here to know what RCB batting coach said on Bengaluru stampede.
‘Not a single MLA will remain, BJP will face…’: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee launches scathing attack on Opposition
Mamata Banerjee further called the BJP a party of “vote chor”, stating that it is corrupt to its core. “BJP is a party of vote-chors, corrupt to the core, persecutors of Bengalis, and masters of deception. BJP is a national disgrace, and I condemn them in the strongest terms,” she said.
Citizens from THESE countries can now enter India without passport, visa; know rules here
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) notified the Immigration and Foreigners (Exemption) Order, 2025, exercising powers under Section 33 of the Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025.
Criminal complaint filed against Sonia Gandhi, alleges forgery in voter enrollment
A criminal complaint has been filed against former Congress president Sonia Gandhi in Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Court, alleging that she “forged documents to obtain Indian voter status even before acquiring citizenship.
Who owns Vande Bharat Express train? Why does Indian Railways pay rent to this company?
The company acts as a bank or finance partner of Indian Railways. It borrows money from common people and big companies through ‘bonds’ and ‘debentures’.
‘Losing trustworthiness’: Karnataka gears up to scrap EVMs for local body polls, recommends using ballot papers
The Congress government in Karnataka has recommended to the State Election Commission (SEC) the use of ballot papers instead of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) for all future local body elections, stating that the EVMs are “losing trustworthiness”.