28 h. ago Oregon officials and residents say Portland isn't 'war ravaged'

President Trump has sent National Guard troops to Portland, calling the city "war-ravaged." Oregon's governor says she thinks he's been watching news footage from the city's tumultuous 2020 protests.

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49 h. ago Drones, Helicopters, Hundreds of Arrests: Trump’s Immigration Crackdown in Chicago So Far

The administration announced a federal operation in the Chicago area more than three weeks ago. Agents have appeared along downtown streets, and National Guard troops are expected.

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3 d. ago Gov. Jeff Landry Wants National Guard Troops Deployed in Louisiana

Gov. Jeff Landry’s request to the Trump administration highlights how Republican-led states are embracing the president’s push to use the Guard to crack down on crime.

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3 d. ago Louisiana governor requests 1,000 National Guard troops to fight violent crime wave across state

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry formally requests 1,000 National Guard personnel under Title 32 to address overwhelming crime in New Orleans and other cities.

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4 d. ago Trump Administration Will Deploy 100 National Guard Troops to Illinois

The Department of Homeland Security requested the deployment over the objections of state officials, including Gov. JB Pritzker, a Democrat.

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4 d. ago Gov. Bob Ferguson to meet WA National Guard after Trump orders troops to Portland

Gov. Bob Ferguson to meet WA National Guard after Trump orders troops to Portland  The Olympian

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4 d. ago Oregon Sues President Trump to Halt Deployment of National Guard to Antifa

Officials in the state of Oregon and the city of Portland, an area ravaged by the domestic terrorist group Antifa,  are taking legal action against President Donald Trump's administration to keep National Guard troops out of the city. The post Oregon Sues President Trump to Halt Deployment of National Guard to Antifa-Ravaged Portland appeared first on Breitbart.

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4 d. ago 3 things to know about Trump's plan to send troops to Portland and Memphis

President Trump ordered the deployment of troops to Portland and said he's authorized them to use "full force" to curb protests outside of ICE facilities.

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4 d. ago Protestors gather outside Portland ICE building after National Guard deployment

Hundreds of demonstrators gathered outside the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building in Portland, Oregon, Sunday to protest the Trump administration's deployment of National Guard troops.

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4 d. ago Pentagon calls up 200 National Guard troops after Trump Portland announcement

Pentagon calls up 200 National Guard troops after Trump Portland announcement  Al Arabiya English

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4 d. ago Trump deploying 200 National Guard troops in Oregon, state leaders say

Trump deploying 200 National Guard troops in Oregon, state leaders say  Los Angeles Times

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7 d. ago An influx of federal agents will arrive in Memphis next week, governor says

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee said National Guard troops will serve in support roles to local law enforcement and not be tasked with making arrests.

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1 week ago Veterans Affairs secretary backs Georgia National Guard troops' deployment to Washington, D.C.

Veterans Affairs secretary backs Georgia National Guard troops' deployment to Washington, D.C.  CBS News

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2 w. ago How National Guard troops feel about their deployment in Washington, D.C.

How National Guard troops feel about their deployment in Washington, D.C.  WBUR

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2 w. ago National Guard troops in D.C. share their thoughts on the deployment

For the past month, National Guard troops deployed in Washington D.C. have been patrolling low-crime areas and picking up garbage. NPR spoke to some of them to get their perspective on the mission.

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2 w. ago Trump is deploying the National Guard to Memphis. Experts worry it's becoming normal

The president signed an order earlier this week to send Tennessee state National Guard troops, along with officials from various federal departments and agencies, into Memphis, in an effort to fight crime. It's one of several U.S. cities Trump has singled out for such a move, testing the limits of presidential power and military force.

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2 w. ago Tennessee's governor welcomed the National Guard. Illinois' JB Pritzker is a hard no.

Trump on Monday said he planned to send National Guard troops to Memphis. The news gives fresh relevance to NPR's recent interview with Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, who declined to ask for the military.

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2 w. ago Trump orders National Guard troops to Memphis in latest military deployment

Trump orders National Guard troops to Memphis in latest military deployment  Al Jazeera

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2 w. ago Pentagon plans 1,000 National Guard troops for Louisiana policing, Washington Post reports

Pentagon plans 1,000 National Guard troops for Louisiana policing, Washington Post reports  Reuters

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3 w. ago Trump eyes federal takeover of blue city with highest violent crime rate in US: 'Deeply troubled'

President Trump announces plans to deploy National Guard troops to Memphis, which has the highest violent crime rate among U.S. cities with over 250,000 people.

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