4 d. ago GOP senators say they're open to Trump deploying National Guard in their states' blue cities

President Donald Trump's suggestion that he would send National Guard troops to Democratic-led Baltimore and Chicago riled up Democratic senators, while some Republicans in states with high-crime blue cities welcomed the idea.

Politics

4 d. ago White House slams Pritzker, blue cities as crime fight escalates: 'Decline is a choice'

The White House urged Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker to take President Donald Trump up on his offer to send National Guard troops to address crime in Chicago.

Events

5 d. ago Pritzker says 'action will be met with a response' after Trump threatens to send National Guard to Chicago

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said the state "will not stand idly by" if President Donald Trump follows through with his threat to deploy the National Guard to Chicago.

Politics

5 d. ago Chicago pastor blasts Democrats for ‘outright lying’ about crime, urges Trump to send National Guard

Chicago Pastor Corey Brooks calls out city leaders for denying the crime crisis and urges President Donald Trump to deploy the National Guard to curb violence.

Politics

6 d. ago Prosecutors Fail to Secure Indictment Against Man Who Threw Sandwich at Federal Agent

It was a sharp rebuke to the prosecutors who are dealing with the fallout from President Trump’s move to send National Guard troops and federal agents into Washington.

Events

6 d. ago Illinois Democrat leaders blast Trump push to send National Guard to Chicago

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and other state leaders strongly oppose President Donald Trump's proposal to deploy National Guard troops to Chicago to address crime.

Politics

7 d. ago Following LA and DC, Trump wants to send the National Guard to other US cities. Here’s how he can do it

Following LA and DC, Trump wants to send the National Guard to other US cities. Here’s how he can do it  CNN

Politics

7 d. ago Gov. Pritzker Challenges Trump’s Threat to Send National Guard to Chicago

The Illinois governor pointed out that eight of the 10 states with the highest homicide rates are led by Republicans.

Politics

7 d. ago Preemptive lawsuits could be filed against National Guard deployment in Chicago

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Democratic Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi about President Trump's threats to send the National Guard into Chicago.

Politics

7 d. ago Trump threatens to send National Guard troops to more U.S. cities. Could Boston be next?

Trump threatens to send National Guard troops to more U.S. cities. Could Boston be next?  NBC Boston

Politics

7 d. ago Sharpton: Trump Only Threatening Cities with Black Mayors — 'Race Dog Whistling'

Monday on MSNBC's "Morning Joe," network host Al Sharpton said President Donald Trump was only threatening to send the National Guard to cities with black mayors, which he claimed was "race dog whistling." The post Sharpton: Trump Only Threatening Cities with Black Mayors — ‘Race Dog Whistling’ appeared first on Breitbart.

Politics

8 d. ago Trump threatens to send National Guard troops to Baltimore; D.C. troops now armed

Trump threatens to send National Guard troops to Baltimore; D.C. troops now armed  The Washington Post

Events

8 d. ago Trump threatens to send National Guard to Baltimore to 'clean up' crime

Trump threatens to send National Guard to Baltimore to 'clean up' crime  BBC

Events

8 d. ago After Trump’s Threat to Send National Guard to Chicago, Democrats Push Back

President Trump said he was considering sending troops to cities like Chicago, New York and Baltimore. State and local leaders say they have crime under control.

Politics

8 d. ago Trump says he could send the National Guard to Maryland to address crime

President Donald Trump said he could send the National Guard to Maryland to address the cities crime rate following an invitation from Governor Wes Moore for Trump to participate in a public safety walk.

Politics

1 week ago Occupied D.C.? Six GOP States Send National Guard to Washington as Outcry Grows over Trump Power Grab

Occupied D.C.? Six GOP States Send National Guard to Washington as Outcry Grows over Trump Power Grab  Democracy Now!

Politics

1 week ago Explainer: Can Trump send the National Guard to cities around the US?

Explainer: Can Trump send the National Guard to cities around the US?  Reuters

Politics

1 week ago National Guard troops from six red states head to DC to help tackle crime

Six states send National Guard troops to Washington as Trump deploys soldiers to combat crime, and federalizes Metropolitan Police Department.

Events

1 week ago More Republican governors send National Guard to Washington, backing Trump

More Republican governors send National Guard to Washington, backing Trump  Reuters

Politics

2 w. ago Trump Administration Live Updates: All 800 National Guard Troops Now Deployed to Washington

Trump Administration Live Updates: All 800 National Guard Troops Now Deployed to Washington  The New York Times

Politics