Police embrace federal assistance as staffing shortages in Memphis escalate
Federal Law Enforcement Deployment to Memphis The Trump administration’s decision to send federal law enforcement officers to Memphis is seen as a welcome relief for local police departments facing staffing issues and rising crime rates. Recently, President Trump authorized a memorandum to mobilize these federal officers in an effort to tackle crime and improve safety […]
National Guard soldiers stationed close to Chicago, Memphis may follow.
National Guard troops were dispatched to areas near Chicago on Monday, and local authorities expect them to reach Memphis by Friday, coinciding with President Trump’s crackdown on federal crime. Illinois troops are currently based at the Army Reserve Center in Ellwood, located around 85 miles southwest of Chicago. Reports indicate that supplies were delivered to […]
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee commends the federal effort to reduce crime in Memphis
Tennessee Governor Applauds Federal Crime Initiative in Memphis Tennessee Governor Bill Lee appeared on Fox & Friends recently, expressing his support for the Trump administration’s efforts to tackle crime in Memphis. The Justice Department reported that federal agents have made significant progress, with nearly 100 hours of arrests conducted in Memphis over the past three […]
Nine people were arrested in Memphis as a federal operation begins.
Arrests Made in Memphis Amid Ongoing Operations On Tuesday, Attorney General Pam Bondy announced that nine arrests have been made in Memphis. “Our work in Memphis is just beginning,” Bondi mentioned in a statement on Social Platform X. She also noted that there are 219 special agents involved and that their joint operations center is […]
Essential information on federal law enforcement actions in Chicago, Portland, and Memphis
Memphis, Tenn. – Armed federal agents were seen patrolling the streets of downtown Chicago on Sunday, following a deployment of 200 National Guard forces requested by President Donald Trump in response to unrest in Portland, Oregon. This move faced strong opposition from the governor of Oregon, who filed a lawsuit claiming Trump overstepped his authority. […]
Tennessee governor announces additional federal agents to address crime in Memphis
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Memphis Receives National Guard Support For the past two weeks, Memphis has been seeing an increase in National Guard troops following President Donald Trump’s announcement about deploying them to various cities. On Friday, more details about the plan emerged, which differs significantly from actions taken in Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. Tennessee’s […]
Memphis residents divided over upcoming National Guard deployment
In Memphis, Tennessee, opinions are divided over President Trump’s recent decision to deploy National Guard troops to combat crime in the area. On Monday, Trump signed a memorandum to create the “Memphis Safety Task Force.” This group will include various law enforcement agencies such as the National Guard, FBI, and DEA, among others, aimed at […]
Trump’s ‘Memphis Safe Task Force’ to reflect earlier federal crime initiative in D.C.
Trump Signs Memorandum to Tackle Crime in Memphis On September 15, 2025, President Donald Trump announced the formation of the “Memphis Safe Task Force” aimed at addressing crime in the city. This initiative follows a recent crackdown on crime by federal law enforcement in Washington, D.C. Memphis had the highest violent crime rate in the […]
Memphis coach cites arrests in Georgia football as a lesson
Memphis Coach Critiques Georgia’s Player Conduct Memphis Tigers football coach Ryan Silverfield didn’t hold back on Monday, taking a shot at the Georgia Bulldogs in light of a recent troubling incident involving player behavior. Speaking after his appearance on the Memphis Tiger Network, Silverfield noted he holds his players accountable, emphasizing that some discussions, well, […]
Trump forms Memphis Safety Task Force to address crime
Memphis Safe Task Force Established by President Trump On Monday, President Trump announced the formation of the Memphis Safe Task Force, aimed at emulating Tennessee’s recent federal law enforcement initiatives. “This task force will mirror the remarkable and effective efforts we’ve seen here,” Trump remarked, referencing the coordination with Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and Republican […]