National Guard
Federal Judge Orders Trump to End National Guard Deployment in Los Angeles: A Constitutional Standoff
Dec 11, 2025 05:00 am CST
A federal judge has ruled against President Trump's deployment of National Guard troops in Los Angeles, declaring the federalization illegal and ordering control returned to California Governor Gavin Newsom. The landmark decision challenges presidential authority over state troops and represents a significant legal setback to Trump's controversial security initiatives in Democratic-run cities. The ruling emphasizes the importance of federalism in the American system of government.
Trump Administration Launches Immigration Crackdown in New Orleans Despite Local Concerns
Dec 04, 2025 09:19 am CST
The Department of Homeland Security has initiated an immigration enforcement operation in New Orleans, targeting what Secretary Kristi Noem calls "the worst of the worst." Mayor-elect Helena Moreno has expressed concerns about targeting practices and agent identification, while data from the Cato Institute challenges administration claims about detainees' criminal backgrounds.
President Trump Confirms Death of National Guard Member Sarah Beckstrom in White House Shooting Incident
Nov 28, 2025 09:08 am CST
US President Donald Trump has announced the death of National Guard member Sarah Beckstrom, who was shot near the White House, while another soldier remains critically injured. Trump shared the news during a Thanksgiving video call with troops, describing Beckstrom as a "highly respected, young, magnificent person."
Trump Plans Military Deployment in San Francisco: Strategy to "Make It Great Again" Sparks Controversy
Oct 20, 2025 02:47 am CST
Donald Trump announces plans to deploy military forces to San Francisco, continuing his controversial pattern of sending troops to Democratic-led cities. This move follows similar deployments in Los Angeles, Washington, and Memphis, while courts have blocked such actions in Chicago and Portland. The announcement comes amid criticism that Trump exaggerates urban problems and coincides with controversy surrounding Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff's similar calls for National Guard intervention in the city.
Trump Awards Posthumous Presidential Medal of Freedom to Conservative Activist Charlie Kirk
Oct 15, 2025 07:24 am CST
President Trump honored assassinated conservative activist Charlie Kirk with the Presidential Medal of Freedom, comparing him to historical figures while pledging to combat "radical left violence." Kirk's widow Erika received the medal during an emotional White House ceremony attended by conservative luminaries on what would have been Kirk's 32nd birthday.
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.