Trump National Guard deployment
Tragic Loss: Sarah Beckstrom, 20-Year-Old National Guard Member Killed in Washington DC Shooting Near White House
Nov 28, 2025 12:12 pm CST
Sarah Beckstrom, a 20-year-old National Guard member from West Virginia, has died following a shooting incident near the White House. Beckstrom, who joined the military in 2023 and volunteered for deployment to Washington DC during Thanksgiving, was one of two service members targeted in the attack. The incident has prompted a federal investigation, with one suspect in custody as questions about security in the nation's capital continue to mount.
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.
Federal Judge Blocks Trump's National Guard Deployment in Washington DC Amid Legal Challenges Over Presidential Authority
Nov 21, 2025 06:43 am CST
A federal judge has temporarily halted President Trump's deployment of National Guard troops in Washington DC, marking a significant legal challenge to presidential authority over domestic military use. The ruling by Biden-appointed Judge Jia Cobb requires mayoral approval for such deployments, highlighting tensions between federal power and local governance amid similar legal battles in multiple U.S. cities where Trump has attempted military deployments against local leaders' wishes.
ICE Shares Controversial Video of Handcuffed Portland Protester Amid Federal Deployment Dispute
Oct 08, 2025 03:01 am CST
A controversial video posted by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) shows a Portland protester being transported on a metal cart while handcuffed, occurring amid President Trump's disputed deployment of National Guard troops to the city despite a federal court order blocking such action. The incident highlights ongoing tensions between federal authorities and protesters, raising concerns about enforcement tactics and constitutional boundaries.