Un funcionario de la Casa Blanca dijo que se espera que un número "significativamente mayor" de miembros de la Guardia Nacional llegue a Washington, D.C., el miércoles por la noche. La represión de la delincuencia en el distrito se produce cuando los datos policiales muestran un descenso del 26% en los delitos violentos este año.

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A White House official has confirmed that a significantly higher number of National Guard members will be deployed to Washington, D.C. to support local and federal law enforcement. This increase in presence is part of broader efforts to address crime in the district, despite police data showing a 26 percent drop in violent offenses this year. 

The National Guard's role will focus on security, crowd control, and logistical support, and while they will have access to standard-issued weapons, they are not expected to be armed at all times. Additionally, the White House plans to accelerate the relocation of homeless individuals in the district, providing access to shelters, with contingency measures considered if shelter capacity is exceeded.

Un número "significativamente mayor" de tropas de la Guardia Nacional llegará a D.C.

Un funcionario de la Casa Blanca está diciendo un número significativamente mayor de miembros de la Guardia Nacional son se espera que lleguen a Washington, D.C. esta noche. La represión de la delincuencia en el distrito se produce cuando los datos de la policía muestra una caída del 26 por ciento en delitos violentos este año. A pesar de ello, el presidente Trump insiste en que queda mucho trabajo por hacer. Lo que queremos es hacer de Washington D.C. la capital más grande, más bella y más segura del mundo. del mundo. Y eso va a pasar. Y la reportera del Pentágono de CBS News Eleanor Watson se une a nosotros ahora. Eleanor, gracias por estar con nosotros. Hablemos de lo que estos miembros de la Guardia Nacional están legalmente autorizados a hacer mientras que patrullan las calles de D.C. Bueno, Nancy, lo que se les permite hacer es en realidad bastante amplio. Pero lo que los oficiales de defensa dicen que su misión es en este papel es estrictamente para apoyar locales y federales de aplicación de la ley. La Guardia Nacional de Washington es única. Ya hemos hablado de ello antes. Porque el presidente, ya que no hay gobernador, tiene la autoridad para activarlos en un estado que les permite hacer detenciones, porque en ese estado son similares a un estado Guardia Nacional. La Guardia D.C. no estaría sujeta a la Ley Posse Comitatus que prohíbe a los federales... que los militares federales actúen como agentes de la ley. Sin embargo, en este caso, los oficiales dicen que su papel será estrictamente de apoyo local y en tareas de seguridad, control de multitudes y logística. Y aunque tendrán acceso a sus armas reglamentarias, no se espera que estén armados... en todo momento. Alrededor de 100 a 200 de los 800 en total, según el Ejército, estarán apoyando a la policía departamento, los diferentes organismos encargados de hacer cumplir la ley en un momento dado. Así que su papel en este momento es una muestra adicional de la fuerza, además de todos los demás medidas que el presidente anunció esta semana para hacer frente a la delincuencia en D.C. Ahora, Eleanor, la Casa Blanca también ha dicho que están buscando reubicar algunas de esas que están sin hogar en el distrito. ¿Quién se encarga de llevarlo a cabo? ¿Y a dónde se trasladaría a esa gente? Ya existe un proceso en D.C. para desalojar los campamentos de los sin techo, y que implica múltiples agencias. Lo que la Casa Blanca dijo ayer es que su plan es acelerar ese proceso. Los sin techo tendrán acceso a los refugios de D.C. Pero la pregunta es, ¿qué pasa cuando esos refugios se llenan, lo que puede suceder incluso cuando no hay este empuje federal? Vale la pena señalar que cuando las instalaciones para albergar a los inmigrantes ilegales se han llenado antes durante esta administración Trump, el Departamento de Defensa recibió la orden de construir más espacio. Eleanor Watson, muchas gracias por estar con nosotros.

Israel's military has called up tens of thousands of reservists in preparation for an expected assault on Gaza City, as the Israeli government considered a new proposal for a ceasefire after nearly two years of war.

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Israel calls up 60,000 reservists ahead of Gaza City operation

The Trump administration says it is adding 407 items to the list of "derivative" steel and aluminum products subject to higher tariffs. The list includes products like car parts, household appliances, baby strollers, fire extinguishers and spray deodorants.

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Trump expanding steel and aluminum tariffs

NATO military chiefs met virtually Wednesday for what was described as a candid discussion about security guarantees the alliance would be willing to provide to Ukraine in an effort to end Russia's war in the region.

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NATO chiefs meet virtually about potential Ukraine security guarantees

Israel's military leaders approved the next phase of their ongoing offensive in the territory. The operation will shift focus to Gaza City, targeting areas where Hamas is believed to still be active and where Israeli forces have not yet operated.

Israel approves next phase of Gaza offensive, focus on Gaza City

Despite not making landfall, Hurricane Erin is forcing mandatory evacuation orders in parts of North Carolina and is expected to cause rip currents for days along the U.S. East Coast.

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Hurricane Erin forces evacuations on U.S. East Coast

The White House says it is working to secure a meeting between the presidents of Russia and Ukraine, which both have agreed to, while plans continue to create security guarantees for Ukraine.

Trump says no U.S. ground troops will be sent to Ukraine

Hamas has agreed to a ceasefire proposal for Gaza, but mediators are still waiting for an official response from Israel. CBS News contributor Robert Berger has the latest from Jerusalem.

Mediators await Israeli response to Gaza ceasefire proposal

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met China’s top diplomat on Tuesday and hailed the “steady progress” made in improving the bilateral relationship after a yearslong standoff between the nuclear-armed Asian powers.

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India's Modi meets China's foreign minister to rebuild ties

Texas Democrats who ended a walkout found themselves shadowed by law enforcement officers to keep them from repeating the protest that stalled Republican efforts to redraw congressional districts and fulfill President Donald Trump's desire to reshape U.S. House maps.

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Police escort Texas Democrats to prevent new redistricting walkout

Air Canada has reached a tentative agreement with the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB), ending the strike that began over the weekend involving 10,000 members and disrupted travel for more than 100,000 travelers per day.

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Air Canada reaches tentative agreement with flight attendant union

Exiled former Hong Kong lawmaker Ted Hui hailed Australia's grant of asylum status as a key acknowledgement of the territory's human rights infringements since its authorities quelled massive pro-democracy protests in 2019.

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Ex-Hong Kong lawmaker granted asylum by Australia

Forecasters are giving urgent warnings to millions of people who live along the East Coast as Hurricane Erin churns in the Atlantic. The storm will not make direct landfall but is expected to bring dangerous rip currents.

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Hurricane Erin to bring dangerous rip currents to U.S. East Coast

Jasveen Sangha, a Los Angeles woman known as the "Ketamine Queen," has agreed to plead guilty to federal charges in connection with the death of actor Matthew Perry. Sangha could face up to 45 years in prison.

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"Ketamine Queen" to plead guilty in Matthew Perry's death

European leaders who converged on the White House for talks on the Russia-Ukraine war demonstrated a united front regarding Ukraine's security on Monday, underscoring the issue as pivotal for the entire continent, not just Ukraine.

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As Hamas reportedly agreed to some ceasefire terms that would include the return of more hostages, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered troops to take more of Gaza.

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President Donald Trump said that the United States would help Europe in providing security for Ukraine as part of any deal to end Russia's war in Ukraine.

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Bolivia's presidential vote headed to an unprecedented runoff after elections Sunday that ended more than two decades of left-wing dominance in the Andean nation but signaled voters' trepidation about a major lurch to the right.

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Bolivia heads to runoff after historic defeat for the left

All Air Canada planes were grounded on Monday (August 18) after its 10,000 flight attendants refused a return-to-work mandate from the Canadian government.

Air Canada delays plans to resume operations

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived at the White House Monday (August 18) for his meeting with President Donald Trump and other European leaders about Russia's war in Ukraine. CBS News White House reporter Taurean Small has more.

Trump meeting with Zelenskiy, European leaders at White House

Hamas on Monday informed mediators that it had accepted a ceasefire deal proposal submitted to it the day before, according to international and Israeli outlets.

Reports: Hamas accepts latest Gaza ceasefire proposal

Hurricane Erin will bring dangerously rough surf to parts of the U.S. East Coast. Over the weekend, Erin's outer bands lashed Puerto Rico with up to 7 inches of rain and flooding parts of the island.

Erin expected to bring dangerous conditions to U.S. East Coast

Ahead of his Monday meeting with President Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymry Zelenksyy says his country will not give up any territory to Russia, even as the White House insists potential land swaps will be necessary. Willie James Inman reports.

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Ahead of Trump meeting, Zelenskyy says won't give territory to Russia

Thousands of Israeli protesters demanded a deal to secure the release of hostages still held by Hamas in one of the biggest demonstrations since the war in Gaza began. Debora Patta reports.

Thousands of Israelis protest in Gaza, call for end to fighting

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy flies to Washington on Monday under heavy U.S. pressure to agree to a swift end to Russia's war in his country, but determined to defend Kyiv's interests — without sparking a second Oval Office dust-up with Donald Trump.

Zelenskyy, European allies to meet with Trump to discuss peace

European leaders voiced strong support for Ukraine ahead of a Washington summit with U.S President Donald Trump. They emphasized unity, territorial integrity and security guarantees as essential to any peace deal.

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European leaders stress unity with Ukraine ahead of peace talks

International condemnation and pressure from allies have done nothing to stop Israel's plan to displace the people of northern Gaza. Israel on Saturday (August 16) said it is preparing to move Palestinians from combat zones to southern Gaza.

Israeli military prepares to move Palestinians to southern Gaza

Thousands of people took to the streets on Sunday in a nationwide strike amid fears further fighting could endanger the 50 hostages believed to still be in Gaza.

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Dozens of Israelis arrested in protest to demand end to Gaza war

Russia continues to target Ukrainian cities firing hundreds of missiles and projectiles daily despite ongoing peace efforts, led by the United States. Ukrainian officials say their unwillingness to dial back their offensive reflects their lack of sincere interest in peace.

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