Court Allows Trump to Keep Authority Over California National Guard

Trump Maintains Control of California State Guard A recent federal appeals court ruling has required President Donald Trump to retain control over the California State Guard. This decision came down on a Thursday evening. Previously, Judge Charles B. Breyer, appointed by Clinton, had mandated that Trump assume authority over Governor Gavin Newsom’s administration. This followed […]
Trump praises decision regarding National Guard in LA

President Trump celebrated what he called a “Big Win” in his ongoing conflict with California Governor Gavin Newsom on Friday morning. Earlier this month, he had also emphasized federal support in response to protests linked to his immigration policies affecting the state’s National Guard. A federal appeals court made a decision late Thursday, allowing the […]
Newsom declares limited success even with court permitting Trump’s Guard control

Newsom Reacts to 9th Circuit Decision on National Guard Governor Gavin Newsom expressed disappointment following the 9th Circuit’s ruling that permits President Trump to retain control over the California State Guard. However, he highlighted a particular aspect of the decision as a win for his side. In an early Friday statement, Newsom asserted that Trump […]
Appeals court decides Trump can retain authority over National Guard troops sent to Los Angeles

A court of appeals ruled Thursday that President Donald Trump can retain control over the National Guard troops he sent to Los Angeles amid protests against an immigration crackdown. This decision overrides a previous ruling from a lower court, which determined that Trump had acted unlawfully when he deployed the troops without the consent of […]
Appeals court permits Trump to maintain National Guard deployment, temporarily

A federal appeals court panel granted President Trump the ability to maintain the deployment of the National Guard in Los Angeles, at least for the time being. The unanimous decision from the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals temporarily extended the pause on a lower court’s ruling, which deemed Trump’s actions illegal and required him to […]
Military leader with 35 years of experience worries about the inappropriate use of the National Guard in US cities

For over 35 years, I’ve been a part of our armed forces, serving in both the Army and the National Guard. After my mobilization in September 2001, I took on roles as a part-time civic soldier and a full-time officer. Throughout my career, I’ve had the opportunity to lead various military branches, including active duty […]
Former Coast Guard officer sentenced to home confinement for threats against Trump

Federal Judge Orders Monitoring in Threat Case Against Former Coast Guard Officer A federal judge has mandated GPS monitoring for a former Coast Guard officer during a hearing linked to accusations of multiple threats made against President Donald Trump over several years on social media platforms. The 63-year-old resident of Virginia served in the Coast […]
National Guard increases to 4,100 troops during LA protests against ICE

National Guard Deployed Amid LA Riots The Department of Defense is mobilizing additional National Guard troops to safeguard federal properties in response to riots linked to anti-immigration enforcement in Los Angeles. Specifically, 2,000 Army National Guard soldiers from California will be activated to assist in protecting federal functions, personnel, and properties across the region. The […]
Additional 2,000 National Guard troops deployed to LA

Northern United States Command (Northcom) announced on Tuesday that an additional 2,000 National Guard troops will be deployed in Los Angeles due to concerns related to President Trump’s immigration policies. Last week, 4,000 security personnel, along with 700 Marines, were sent to the city in response to protests that erupted following a U.S. Immigration and […]
Senate Republican leader encounters resistance after members caught off guard by Trump legislation

Senate GOP Faces Internal Struggles Over Tax and Spending Bill Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) is encountering significant pushback from Republican members during discussions about the Finance Committee’s tax and spending proposal linked to President Trump’s agenda. Republicans have been vocal about their concerns, particularly regarding proposed cuts to Medicaid, which they argue the […]