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Trump's National Guard Deployment in Washington DC: Legal Challenges and Security Implications
Nov 27, 2025 12:35 pm CST
President Trump's controversial deployment of over 2,000 National Guard troops in Washington DC faces legal challenges after being ruled unlawful. Initially justified as addressing crime despite contrary statistics, the deployment follows similar actions in Democratic-led cities. Troops perform various tasks from security patrols to maintenance work, with their presence escalating after a recent shooting injured two Guard members.
National Guard Troops Withdraw From Chicago and Portland Following Legal Challenges to Trump's Deployment Orders
Nov 17, 2025 10:27 am CST
National Guard troops have begun withdrawing from Chicago and Portland after President Trump's controversial deployment faced multiple legal setbacks. The deployment, part of Trump's immigration enforcement strategy, was ruled unlawful by federal judges, highlighting tensions between federal authority and state governance. While out-of-state troops depart, smaller contingents of in-state National Guard members will remain in both cities as legal challenges continue to the Supreme Court.
Fact Check: Oregon Officials and Residents Refute Trump's "War-Ravaged" Portland Claims
Sep 28, 2025 04:36 pm CST
Oregon officials and residents have provided evidence contradicting President Trump's characterization of Portland as "war-ravaged," sharing images and firsthand accounts of a peaceful, functioning city despite Trump's order to deploy federal troops to protect ICE facilities. Governor Tina Kotek, Senator Ron Wyden, and local citizens have documented ordinary city life continuing undisturbed, challenging the President's claims of ongoing domestic terrorism requiring military intervention.