The deployment of 800 National Guard troops in Washington D.C. by President Trump has stirred controversy, with Democrats calling it political theater amid falling crime rates. Criticism mounts over the use of emergency powers,

President Donald Trump announced he would deploy the National Guard to Washington, D.C., and assume control of the city's police force.

Around two dozen soldiers stood guard outside Washington, Union Station in Washington, D.C., on Aug. 14. They had little to do.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said Saturday that 150 members of the Ohio National Guard will be dispatched to Washington, D.C., to help support federal law enforcement as President Donald Trump pushes forward with his takeover of policing in the nation’s capital.

The executive order calling on state law enforcement to help U.S. Immigration and Customs was among the first actions of the Morrisey administration.

Governor Joe Lombardo authorizes 35 Nevada National Guard members to assist ICE in administrative roles, sparking mixed reactions across political lines.

President Donald Trump already has said he's eyeing an expansion of his law and order campaign to such cities as Baltimore and Chicago. Would Boston be far behind?