National Guard soldiers likely to be sent to DC on Tuesday
National Guard members started arriving in Washington on Tuesday morning, just a day after President Trump announced the deployment of about 800 troops to tackle what he described as rampant violent crime in the city. According to White House officials speaking to a network affiliated with The Hill, the military has checked in at the […]
McCabe: The National Guard lacks the necessary policing skills
Former acting FBI director Andrew McCabe commented on President Trump’s recent decision to deploy National Guard troops, suggesting it might not be effective due to the soldiers’ lack of familiarity with community policing. “Even the most skilled and well-trained FBI agents, including those in the SWAT team, understand this,” McCabe told CNN’s Anderson Cooper. “They […]
Pirro: Trump’s deployment of National Guard in DC is only the start
Lawyers for Johnny Piro, representing the District of Columbia, expressed concerns on Monday night regarding President Trump’s recent deployment of the National Guard in Washington, labeling the crime situation in the capital as “terrifying.” Piro explained during an appearance on FOX News with Sean Hannity that this move was a response to the escalating crime […]
Democrats Condemn the Use of National Guard to Tackle Crime in D.C.
Several Democrats criticized the decision to deploy the National Guard in response to crime in Washington, D.C. Democrats including Maryland Governor Wes Moore, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and Representative Glenn Ivey expressed their disapproval regarding the mobilization of the National Guard and specialized units in the Columbia area to tackle crime issues. During a […]
Hegseth states that the DC National Guard will not engage in law enforcement duties, but he will support them if they need to temporarily detain offenders.
National Guard Deployment in Washington, D.C. Defense Secretary Pete Hegses outlined on Monday when residents in Washington, D.C. might see the National Guard active in the city and the scope of their authority in dealing with crime. He mentioned that security personnel from D.C. and “other states” would be stationed in the district “this week […]
National Guard set to be sent to DC: Key information to understand
On Monday, President Trump declared plans to send approximately 800 members of the National Guard from Washington, D.C. to the capital, aiming to address street crime in the area. He emphasized this action as part of a broader initiative to tackle violent offenses like murder and robbery, even though those crimes have seen a decline […]
Mayor of Chicago: Trump’s deployment of the National Guard would ‘only create more instability in our city’
Mayor Johnson Responds to Trump’s National Guard Deployment Announcement On Monday, Chicago’s Mayor Brandon Johnson announced that President Trump intends to send the National Guard to Chicago. “Since my first day in office, ensuring public safety has been my top priority. I’ve made notable strides in just two years, managing to reduce murders by over […]
Trump administration orders first Arctic icebreaker, making the U.S. Coast Guard a more agile and capable force
US Coast Guard Commissions First Arctic Icebreaker in 25 Years Troy Edgar, the deputy director of the Department of Homeland Security, was present at the commissioning ceremony for the Polar Icebreaker USCGC Stolis in Juneau, Alaska on Sunday. This event signifies a crucial step in the effort to update the Coast Guard into a more […]
5 key points as Trump takes charge of D.C. police, sends in National Guard
Trump Claims Control Over DC Police and National Guard Deployment On Monday, President Trump declared that he has authority over the police in Washington, D.C., and is mobilizing the National Guard. This initiative involves about 800 troops and is, according to him, a response to rising crime rates in the capital. He framed this action […]
Trump sends National Guard to address homelessness and crime in DC
Just a few years back, those arriving by train in Washington, DC, faced a pretty stark contrast. On one side, there’s the Capitol, a symbol of democracy, and right in front, a homeless encampment right outside Union Station. It’s a scene that has raised eyebrows. In an effort to tackle the growing number of camps […]