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Wednesday, August 13, 2025

Trump pledged to move homeless people from Washington. What we know and don’t know about his plans

There are questions about the legality of the plans.

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Trump-Putin summit on Ukraine is latest chapter in Alaska’s long history — and tension — with Russia

Friday’s summit will be at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage.

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Denver Water approves $2 million purchase of property near Burnham Yard amid stadium talks

Denver Water’s attempts have fueled speculation, but a spokesman has said it’s “just exploring some voluntary acquisitions of properties near our operations complex to meet future operational needs.”

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Trump warns of ‘severe consequences’ if Putin does not agree to stop war after summit

Zelenskyy said Putin “is bluffing” ahead of meeting Trump.

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National Guard rehearsed show of force against immigration raid protesters, general testifies

Sherman said the operation took just 20 minutes because it had been rehearsed multiple times.

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Trump’s nominee to oversee jobs and inflation data faces shower of criticism

Antoni’s nomination has been met with criticism from economists across the political spectrum.

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White House orders a review of exhibits at Smithsonian museums ahead of nation’s 250th birthday

The White House is ordering a wide-ranging review of the Smithsonian museums and exhibitions ahead of the country’s 250th birthday with a goal of aligning the institution’s content with President Donald Trump’s interpretation of American history.