US News Roundup - August 25, 2025 | News Glare

WASHINGTON, D.C. -

Federal Expansion of Law Enforcement in the Capital In the first week since the White House assumed operational control of the Metropolitan Police Department, reported crime in Washington, D.C., has edged downward even as federal forces tighten security. More than 2,200 National Guard troops-authorized by Defense Secretary Pete Hgsath-are now armed and patrolling the streets, carrying M17 pistols and M4 rifles under standing orders for self-defense. President Trump has vowed to replicate this model in Democratic-run cities nationwide, despite objections from Mayor Brandon Johnson of Chicago and other local leaders who warn that militarized policing lacks proper accountability and exceeds constitutional bounds.

Judicial Block on Funding Cuts to “Sanctuary” Jurisdictions Late Friday, U.S. District Judge William Orrick issued a preliminary injunction preventing the federal government from withholding or conditioning federal grants to over 30 municipalities that limit cooperation with federal immigration authorities. The ruling covers two major grant programs and protects billions in funding earmarked for cities such as Chicago, Denver, and Los Angeles, rebuffing the administration’s attempt to use fiscal leverage to compel local compliance with its immigration agenda.

Immigration Enforcement and ICE Arrests At an ICE field office in Baltimore this morning, immigration authorities arrested Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who had been mistakenly deported to El Salvador earlier this year and released just days ago after public outcry. Garcia-whom the administration alleges is linked to human trafficking and gang activity-checked in under court order and is expected to reenter federal custody pending further proceedings. Advocacy groups decry the move as part of a broad crackdown on undocumented immigrants.

Texas Redistricting Advances The Republican-controlled Texas Senate passed new congressional maps designed to shift up to five U.S. House seats in favor of the GOP. Governor Greg Abbott praised the “one big beautiful map,” signaling it will be signed into law swiftly. The maps follow a two-week quorum-breaking walkout by more than 50 Democratic legislators aiming to block the redistricting plan.

Additional Headlines

A Virginia Attorney General’s report on a Roanoke College transgender swimmer incident has been released to complainants following a lengthy investigation.
NASCAR Cup Series Championship odds remain led by Kyle Larson and Denny Hamlin as the sport heads toward its playoff season.
A teenage swimmer drowned over the weekend at a popular beach destination amid strong rip currents, prompting renewed calls for improved shoreline safety measures.

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