National Guard deployment
Former Afghan Soldier Arrested for Shooting National Guard Members Near White House
Nov 27, 2025 02:12 pm CST
A 29-year-old Afghan national, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, who previously served alongside US forces, was arrested for shooting two West Virginia National Guard members near the White House. The suspect entered the US under Operation Allies Welcome during the 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal and is now under FBI investigation for what Mayor Bowser called a "targeted shooting."
National Guard Members Shot Near White House in Targeted Attack: Trump Orders Additional Troops to Washington
Nov 27, 2025 06:57 am CST
Two West Virginia National Guard members were critically wounded in what authorities described as a targeted shooting near the White House. The Trump administration responded by deploying 500 additional troops to Washington DC, bringing the total to 2,188 soldiers operating in the capital. The incident has intensified debate over the controversial military presence in the nation's capital, which has been ongoing since August under presidential emergency orders.
Trump Defends Aggressive ICE Operations: "Haven't Gone Far Enough" on US Immigration Enforcement
Nov 03, 2025 10:03 am CST
President Trump defended controversial immigration enforcement tactics in a recent CBS "60 Minutes" interview, stating ICE raids "haven't gone far enough" despite protests and rights violation allegations. His administration continues pushing for mass deportations with National Guard support, facing legal challenges from Democratic-led cities where enforcement efforts have intensified.
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 "War Zone" Cities Despite Democratic Opposition and Legal Challenges
Oct 06, 2025 10:08 am CST
The Trump administration has labeled cities like Chicago as "war zones" to justify deploying National Guard troops against local leaders' wishes, sparking a nationwide political crisis. While Homeland Security officials defend these actions as necessary security measures, Democratic governors condemn them as authoritarian overreach, and a federal judge has blocked similar deployments in Portland, ruling that the president's determination was "untethered to facts." This escalating conflict highlights tensions between federal enforcement powers and constitutional limitations on military deployment on domestic soil.
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.
Trump's Military Deployments Face Legal Challenges: Federal Troops Authorized for Chicago While Portland Deployment Blocked
Oct 05, 2025 05:37 pm CST
President Trump's authorization of 300 national guardsmen to Chicago contrasts with a federal judge blocking similar deployment to Portland, highlighting tensions between federal authority and local governance. The controversy follows a federal agent shooting an allegedly armed motorist in Chicago, while Judge Immergut ruled Portland protests don't constitute a "danger of rebellion" requiring military intervention.
Armed Confrontation Between US Border Patrol and Woman During Immigration Protests in Chicago
Oct 05, 2025 10:45 am CST
US Border Patrol agents shot an armed woman during major immigration protests in Chicago, heightening tensions between federal authorities and demonstrators. The incident occurred as protesters clashed with ICE agents, leading to President Trump authorizing National Guard deployment despite Governor Pritzker's objections. Similar confrontations between immigration enforcement and protesters have erupted in multiple Democratic-led cities across the nation.