7 h. ago Judge blocks National Guard from Chicago, troops begin patrols in Memphis

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul called the outcome 'a victory for the rule of law.'

Society

24 h. ago Judge blocks National Guard deployment in Illinois for 2 weeks

A judge blocked the deployment of National Guard troops in the Chicago area for two weeks, finding no substantial evidence that a “danger of rebellion” is brewing in Illinois.  It’s a victory for Democratic officials who lead the state and city and have traded insults with President Donald Trump about his drive to put troops […]

Society

51 h. ago ‘I will not back down’: Gov. Pritzker reacts to Trump’s imprisonment threat

The White House has said that the presence of the National Guard is necessary to prevent attacks on ICE agents and other law enforcement.

Events

56 h. ago Most Americans oppose deploying troops without external threat, poll finds

An Ipsos poll finds the majority of Americans only want armed troops like National Guards deployed in the event of external threats.

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3 d. ago McCAUGHEY: States should get tough on criminals to avoid National Guard help

Illinois, Chicago went to court Monday to stop Trump from sending National Guard troops to Windy City

Society

4 d. ago Illinois, Chicago sue Trump admin over National Guard deployment

'He is using our military as political pawns to build up his own ego,' said California Gov. Gavin Newsom, who also vowed to sue.

Society

4 d. ago Illinois, Chicago sue to stop Trump from sending National Guard troops to the city

CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois and Chicago filed a lawsuit Monday aiming to stop President Donald Trump’s administration from sending hundreds of National Guard troops to Chicago. Trump moved to deploy the National Guard in another city on Saturday by authorizing 300 troops to protect federal officers and assets in Chicago. Trump has long threatened to […]

Society

5 d. ago California governor says Trump is sending 300 California National Guard members to Oregon

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — President Donald Trump is sending 300 California National Guard members to Oregon after a judge temporarily blocked his administration from deploying that state’s guard to Portland, California’s governor said Sunday.  Gov. Gavin Newsom pledged Sunday to fight the move in court.  There was no official announcement from Washington that the California National […]

Politics

5 d. ago Trump sending national guard to Chicago after being temporarily stopped from doing so in Portland

Federal judge said deployment to Oregon city did not appear to be justified due to the limited nature of the protests and the ability of local law enforcement to handle the situation

Society

5 d. ago Trump says he’ll send National Guard to Chicago, but details remain unclear

President Donald Trump moved to deploy the National Guard in another city Saturday by authorizing 300 troops to protect federal officers and assets in Chicago, where the government said Border Patrol agents shot and injured a woman while firing at someone who tried to run them over. White House spokesperson Abigail Jackson confirmed that the […]

Society

8 d. ago Trump deploys National Guard to Portland as federal agents patrol Chicago

Memphis, Tenn. is also preparing for the arrival of additional federal authorities, including immigration and drug enforcement agents.

Society

8 d. ago Judge bars release of graphic photos from scene of Kohberger slayings

BOISE, Idaho — An Idaho judge is blocking the release of some graphic photos taken by investigators after Bryan Kohberger killed four University of Idaho students in 2022. Second District Judge Megan Marshall made the ruling Wednesday, saying the dissemination of “incredibly disturbing” photos across the internet — where the victims’ families might inadvertently see […]

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1 week ago Trump deploying military to ‘war ravaged’ Portland to address ICE facility protests

Governor and mayor say national guard's presence will only further 'inflame' tensions

Events

3 w. ago Trump deploys National Guard to Memphis, calling it ’replica’ of Washington crackdown

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump signed an order Monday sending the National Guard into Memphis to combat crime, offering another major test of the limits of presidential power by using military force in American cities. With Republican Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee visiting the Oval Office, Trump said troops would be deployed and join a special […]

Society

3 w. ago Trump deploys U.S. troops to Memphis in ‘replica’ of D.C. crime crackdown

Trump said National Guard troops would deployed and join a special task force in the Tennessee capital comprised of officials from various federal agencies.

Events

4 w. ago Trump says he’ll send National Guard to Memphis, escalating his use of troops in U.S. cities

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — President Donald Trump said Friday he’ll send the National Guard to address crime concerns in Memphis with support from the mayor and Tennessee’s governor, making it his latest expansion of military forces into American cities that has tested the limits of presidential power and drawn sharp criticism from local leaders. Speaking on […]

Society