## West Virginia National Guard to deploy to DC to support Trump's federal takeover

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The Brief The West Virginia National Guard (WVNG) will deploy troops to Washington, D.C. at the request of the Trump administration.

The mission is to support the President’s initiative to "restore cleanliness and safety" to the nation's capital.

The WVNG will provide between 300 and 400 personnel and will be funded at the federal level.

The West Virginia National Guard (WVNG) has been directed by Governor Patrick Morrisey to support President Trump’s federal takeover by deploying troops to Washington, D.C., at the request of the Trump administration.

Under the command of Maj. Gen. Jim Seward, the WVNG will deploy 300-400 skilled personnel, along with mission-essential equipment and specialized training, to the nation’s capital.

The deployment comes as President Trump has moved to expand federal authority in the District.

The President's plan includes extending federal control over the Metropolitan Police Department and directing the clearing of homeless encampments. »

### Antigua Implements Advanced Caribbean Desalination Solution to Secure Water Supply

Authored by happyeconews.com

The facility, representing a significant Caribbean desalination solution, can produce 1 million imperial gallons of drinking water daily for local residents.

This diversification of water supply helps create a more resilient system that can withstand various environmental challenges, a key benefit of incorporating Caribbean desalination solutions into national water strategies.

Desalination provides water regardless of rainfall patterns or drought conditions, making Caribbean desalination solutions increasingly valuable climate adaptation tools. »

### Putin says US-Russia trade grew 20% after Trump came to power, but India still faces 50% tariffs over oil purchase

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Making a rare foreign appearance after the talks with Trump, Putin said that US-Russia trade saw a ‘symbolic’ growth of 20 per cent since the Republican leader came to power.

Trump has not announced concessions on the US tariffs on India despite calling the meeting with Trump positive.

India's reaction to Trump tariffs The Ministry of External Affairs had called the Trump tariffs unfair after they were doubled. »

### Putin still demands entire Donbas, Trump tells Zelenskyy and Europeans – Bloomberg

Authored by pravda.com.ua

Bloomberg also noted that "some European officials are concerned that Trump will now pressure Zelenskyy to make territorial concessions to reach a deal".

On 16 August, Trump spoke first with Zelenskyy and then European leaders after his talks with Putin.

After the meeting between the US and Russian leaders, Trump said he had reached an agreement with Putin on a territory exchange and that "President Zelenskyy has to agree". »

### Government papers found in an Alaskan hotel reveal new details of Trump-Putin summit

Authored by npr.org

Government papers found in an Alaskan hotel reveal new details of Trump-Putin summit.

Pages 6 and 7 in the packet described how lunch at the summit would be served, and for whom.

In March, U.S. national security leaders accidentally included a journalist in a group chat about impending military strikes in Yemen. »

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