News for August 12, 2025

President Donald Trump’s threat to send the National Guard into major cities drew sharp criticism from Black civil rights leaders and Black mayors, who said the move is politically divisive and unnecessary.

A Minnesota teen says a Buffalo Wild Wings server followed her into a restroom and forced her to prove she was a girl, leading to a discrimination complaint with state officials.

The Justice Department says George Washington University failed to respond properly to antisemitism on campus and may face enforcement if it does not reach a resolution.

National Guard troops began arriving in Washington, D.C., as President Donald Trump’s crime crackdown started, with city leaders and residents split over whether it will help.

Wei Qiang Lin pleaded guilty to smuggling protected turtles and other animals from the U.S. to Hong Kong, where the shipment was valued at about $1.4 million.

The Democratic National Committee is helping organize nationwide protests against Republican redistricting plans in Texas, as Donald Trump-backed efforts spark a wider political fight.