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US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that his administration is withdrawing National Guard troops from Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland, while warning that federal forces could be redeployed if crime rises again. In a post on his social media platform, Trump claimed the presence of the Guard had led to a reduction in crime…
A civilian employee of the Illinois National Guard has filed a federal class action lawsuit challenging a Trump-Vance administration policy that bars transgender and intersex federal employees from using restrooms consistent with their gender. The complaint, filed on behalf of LeAnne Withrow, is backed by the American Civil Liberties Union, the ACLU of D.C., the…
Last Updated:October 08, 2025, 12:09 is Donald Trump says he may invoke a centuries-old law to override courts and governors blocking troop deployments to US cities. Here’s what makes the Insurrection Act so powerful US President Donald Trump (Image: AFP) US President Donald Trump has once again stirred legal and political debate by threatening to…
Last Updated:September 05, 2025, 05:05 is A memorandum issued by Army Secretary Dan Driscoll confirmed the extended mission. The extended deployment plan applies to approximately 950 members of the D.C. National Guard (Image: Reuters) The National Guard will remain active in Washington, D.C. until at least November 30, as the Army moves to extend deployment…
Last Updated:September 05, 2025, 03:45 is The White House, however, maintains that the deployment falls squarely within the authority of the US President. Public and political response to the deployment has been divided (X/@DeptofDefense) The Trump administration is now facing legal action over its deployment of the National Guard in the US capital, reported the…
The National Guard is primarily used to provide manpower for US military operations abroad and help states respond to natural disasters such as hurricanes, forest fires and pandemics. More rarely the National Guard may be called upon to conduct “civil disturbance operations” and support law enforcement to deal with exceptional social disorder. Recently, President Donald…
Chicago police will not collaborate with any National Guard troops or federal agents if US President Donald Trump deploys them to the city in coming days as threatened, Mayor Brandon Johnson said on Saturday. The Democratic mayor, surrounded by other city leaders, signed an executive order aimed at preparing Chicago for any US enforcement operation…
Last Updated:August 23, 2025, 01:52 is The latest announcement comes after the Pentagon and the Army had said last week that troops would not carry guns. During a meeting with the troops on Thursday, Trump praised their efforts (X/@DeptofDefense) US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has authorised National Guard troops patrolling the streets of Washington, D.C.,…
Washington dc11 minutes ago Copy link Trump has taken Washington under the control of the central government. There are currently 800 guards deployed here. US President Donald Trump is preparing to deploy more guards at the capital Washington DC. On his orders, governors of West Virginia, South Carolina and Ohio have announced to send their…
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he would ask congressional Republicans to extend federal control of Washington’s city police force beyond 30 days, escalating his campaign to exert presidential power over the nation’s capital. Trump also asserted that any congressional action could serve as a model for other US cities. He has previously threatened…