5 h. ago What powers does Trump have to send troops to cities — even if they don't want them

President Trump ordered California National Guard troops to Los Angeles to quell anti-immigration enforcement protests. Experts explain the laws that enable him to make this extraordinary move.

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8 h. ago National Guard Powers: When Can US Presidents Deploy Troops?

National Guard Powers: When Can US Presidents Deploy Troops?  Deccan Herald

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10 h. ago Trump says LA is under siege, but the mayor and governor paint a different picture

President Donald Trump defended his decision to send the National Guard troops to Los Angeles to quash protests.

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16 h. ago What happened when Lyndon Johnson federalized the National Guard

President Lyndon B. Johnson federalized the National Guard in 1965, calling on troops to protect civil rights advocates who were marching from Selma, Ala., to Montgomery.

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17 h. ago Trump federalized the National Guard in L.A. Are more troops next?

Over the weekend, President Trump ordered 2,000 National Guard soldiers to Los Angeles, where people are protesting federal immigration raids.

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17 h. ago Enlisting the national guard in deportation is a 'dangerous path' says former chief

NPR's Juana Summers talks with retired Major General Randy Manner, former Acting Vice Chief of the National Guard Bureau, about President Trump federalizing the guard for his deportation campaign.

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18 h. ago When have presidents called in the National Guard to quell domestic unrest?

When have presidents called in the National Guard to quell domestic unrest?  The Washington Post

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19 h. ago Whoopi Goldberg: Trump Using L.A. Protests to Escalate U.S. Toward 'Civil War'

Whoopi Goldberg told her co-hosts Monday on ABC's "The View" that President Donald Trump's decision to send the National Guard into Los Angeles was an attempt to escalate hostilities into a "civil war." The post Whoopi Goldberg: Trump Using L.A. Protests to Escalate U.S. Toward ‘Civil War’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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19 h. ago Live updates: California sues President Trump over National Guard order

Live updates: California sues President Trump over National Guard order  NBC4 Los Angeles

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19 h. ago California to sue Trump, Hegseth over National Guard deployment amid anti

Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a lawsuit against the Trump administration for federalizing the National Guard in L.A. County over the weekend, saying the president abused his authority.

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21 h. ago 'State of rebellion': Expert weighs in on Newsom challenge to Trump deploying National Guard

President Donald Trump mobilized the National Guard to quell protests and riots in California over the weekend, but he was met with objections from Gov. Gavin Newsom, who vows to sue.

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25 h. ago Why Trump's deployment of the National Guard to LA is unprecedented

NPR's A Martinez speaks with former Congressman William Enyart, who served in the Illinois Army National Guard, about President Trump's decision to federalize parts of California's National Guard troops.

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25 h. ago NY Times says 'real emergency' is Trump sending troops to Los Angeles

The New York Times editorial board said President Trump's decision to send the National Guard to Los Angeles was the "real emergency," as anti-ICE riots have escalated over the weekend.

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29 h. ago What are the legal issues behind Trump's use of the National Guard in LA?

President Trump's use of the National Guard in LA raises legal and ethical questions. NPR speaks with Hina Shamsi, director of the ACLU's National Security Project, about them.

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29 h. ago 4 things to know about the immigration raid protests that roiled LA this weekend

Protesters opposed to federal immigration raids faced off with law enforcement in Los Angeles over the weekend. President Trump called in the National Guard against the wishes of the governor.

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33 h. ago California to sue Trump for ‘unlawfully’ deploying national guard as president says he would bring in more troops – live

California to sue Trump for ‘unlawfully’ deploying national guard as president says he would bring in more troops – live  The Guardian

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34 h. ago California Gov. Gavin Newsom Demands Trump Rescind 'Unlawful' National Guard Deployment

Democrat California Gov. Gavin Newsom demanded President Donald Trump rescind his deployment of the National Guard to Los Angeles, denouncing it as "unlawful" and a violation of state sovereignty. The post California Gov. Gavin Newsom Demands Trump Rescind ‘Unlawful’ National Guard Deployment appeared first on Breitbart.

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38 h. ago L.A. Mayor Karen Bass Slams 'Trump's Chaotic Escalation' Against Riots

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass denounced what she called a "chaotic escalation" by President Donald Trump, after he federalized 2,000 California National Guard troops to stop riots against immigration enforcement. The post L.A. Mayor Karen Bass Slams ‘Trump’s Chaotic Escalation’ Against Riots appeared first on Breitbart.

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39 h. ago Los Angeles mayor Karen Bass reacts to federalized National Guard troops in her city

Citing a rarely used law, President Trump bypassed California's governor Gavin Newsom, and ordered two thousand national guard troops to Los Angeles for sixty days.It's the first time in 60 years a president has used federal power to deploy national guard troops without the agreement of the state's governor. NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Los Angeles mayor Karen Bass and hears how people in the city are reacting. For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Email us at considerthis@npr.org.

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40 h. ago Trump orders in National Guard to curb LA protests over immigration raids

President Trump federalized the National Guard to curb protests over immigration raids in Los Angeles.

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