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Understanding the Insurrection Act: Presidential Power to Deploy Military Forces on US Soil
Oct 08, 2025 02:02 pm CST
The Insurrection Act grants the US president authority to deploy military forces domestically during civil unrest. This article examines President Trump's recent statements about potentially invoking this controversial law, its historical applications, legal implications, and the delicate balance between federal military power and state authority in maintaining domestic order.
California and Oregon Challenge Trump's National Guard Deployment to Portland in Federal Lawsuit
Oct 06, 2025 10:36 am CST
Democratic governors of California and Oregon have filed a federal lawsuit challenging President Trump's deployment of National Guard troops to Portland. The legal action argues the president lacks authority to send California troops to Oregon after a judge blocked the use of Oregon's own National Guard. Officials maintain the small, localized protests in Portland do not justify military intervention, calling the deployment an unconstitutional overreach of presidential power.
Trump Administration Deploys National Guard to Chicago Amid Constitutional Controversy and Democratic Opposition
Oct 06, 2025 02:31 am CST
The Trump administration has deployed 300 National Guard troops to Chicago despite opposition from local Democratic leadership, labeling the city a "war zone." This controversial decision comes as a federal judge in Portland blocked similar military deployment, ruling it unconstitutional. The administration's expanding use of federal forces, including ICE operations in Democratic-led cities, has intensified political tensions nationwide.
US Conducts Fatal Strike on Alleged Drug Boat Near Venezuela: Escalating Military Actions and Regional Tensions
Oct 04, 2025 09:42 am CST
US forces executed a strike on an alleged drug-smuggling vessel off Venezuela's coast, killing four people as part of ongoing military operations against what the Trump administration describes as "narco-terrorists." This latest action marks the fourth such attack, raising the total death toll to 21 and significantly increasing tensions between the US and Venezuela amid debate over the legality and proportionality of these operations in international waters.
Trump Orders Military Deployment to Portland Despite Local Officials' Opposition and City's Peaceful Reality
Sep 28, 2025 02:09 pm CST
President Trump has announced plans to deploy troops to Portland, Oregon to protect ICE facilities from alleged "domestic terrorists," despite strong opposition from Governor Tina Kotek and local officials who insist the city is peaceful and managing its own affairs effectively. This controversial decision comes as Portland data shows decreased crime rates and increased downtown activity, contradicting Trump's portrayal of a "war ravaged" city.
Trump Suggests UK Calls In Military To Help With Migrant Returns
Sep 19, 2025 03:12 am CST
US President Donald Trump on Thursday suggested that Britain call in the military to help it tackle its small boats migrant crisis.