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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.
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.
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.