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.

CDC director Susan Monarez told staff that misinformation can be dangerous as the agency tries to recover after a deadly shooting at its Atlanta headquarters.

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.

Texas’ redistricting fight has given Democratic Senate hopefuls James Talarico, Beto O’Rourke, and Colin Allred a bigger stage as they try to build support in a race that is still taking shape.

Sherrod Brown is planning a Senate comeback run in Ohio, giving Democrats a better chance in a state that leans Republican.

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.

July inflation stayed steady overall, but President Donald Trump’s tariffs are still raising concern that consumer prices could climb more in the months ahead.

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.

President Donald Trump extended the deadline for higher tariffs on China by 90 days, keeping talks open while trade tensions remain high.