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Thursday, August 14, 2025
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Topic: US Capitol

Twitter’s permanent ban on US President Donald Trump is the first for any head of state

Donald Trump's career on Twitter has many notable moments, including the company flagging some of his tweets as 'manipulated media' & Trump trying to strip its liability protections.

‘Terrorism’ or ‘protest’ — How the US media saw the siege of the Capitol

If the unrest after the killing of George Floyd triggered a media reckoning, then the insurrection at the Capitol can help the media understand why framing is important.

US Capitol saw much violence in 200 yrs. But Biden must repair more than just the building

What was under attack from Donald Trump supporters on Wednesday wasn’t just the US Capitol Building but also its complex history, political legacy, and democracy.

Why farmers-govt talks are futile, and ‘double trouble’ for Indian chickens

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

Facebook’s Trump ban is necessary triage, even if it doesn’t fix everything

Facebook and Twitter can’t eliminate all the toxic talk on the internet, but they can do a better job of making sure it’s not blaring from their two big megaphones.

How the 25th Amendment of the US Constitution could be used to remove Trump

There is no question that Trump’s conduct was an impeachable “high crime and misdemeanor.” The applicability of the 25th Amendment isn’t as obvious.

Deepak Chaurasia says US should learn from India, Republic attacks ‘lovers of anarchy’

A quick take on what prime time TV news talked about.

Federal prosecutors could investigate Trump for his role in Capitol violence

Michael Sherwin, the acting US Attorney in Washington, said 'anyone that had a role, and the evidence fits the elements of a crime, they’re going to be charged.'

America’s credibility has been stormed

With Covid mishandling, a chaotic election, and now the storming of Capitol Hill by a mob, virtually unchallenged by police, US has been kind with propaganda gifts to autocrats.

Horrific to see Capitol breach, this should never take place in a democracy — US envoy Juster

Outgoing US ambassador Kenneth Juster tells ThePrint's Shekhar Gupta in 'Off The Cuff' that the Capitol Hill breach is not America ‘at its best’, and he is hopeful US will bounce back.

On Camera

Asim Munir wants to be guardian of the Middle East. He’s fated to fail at home

Countering insurgency needs the Pakistan Army to demonstrate a political will that ties leaders at the centre with those in the borderlands. But it may not have the imagination.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.