National Guard, Washington
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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.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom said that President Donald Trump was making jokes with him over the phone before the president launched a military response to anti-ICE protests in California. Against Newsom’s wishes, Trump federalized the National Guard in California in response to the protests in Los Angeles. U.S. Marine troops were also sent in.
Around two dozen soldiers stood guard outside Washington, Union Station in Washington, D.C., on Aug. 14. They had little to do.
Governor Joe Lombardo authorizes 35 Nevada National Guard members to assist ICE in administrative roles, sparking mixed reactions across political lines.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said that homeless people in D.C. could face jail time if they do not use certain resources.
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?
Political Analysts Scott Mitchell and Alex Cameron break down President Trump's DC takeover and Alaska summit with Putin. Critical insights into federal law changes, local crime rates, and key legal challenges.