More than 2,000 National Guard soldiers sent to Washington for crime duties
States Mobilize National Guard for Crime Crackdown in D.C. Following President Donald Trump’s announcement to deploy troops from the DC National Guard and federalize city police stations in response to rising crime in Washington, six states have committed to sending their own National Guard units to assist. National Guards from Ohio, West Virginia, South Carolina, […]
Biologist dismissed from Yosemite National Park following incident involving transgender flag
A biologist who identified as transgender was recently let go from what he described as a “dream job” in Yosemite National Park, a move he found deeply upsetting. This followed an incident where Shannon “SJ” Jocelyn, 35, and a group of fellow hikers displayed a large transgender flag on the rock formations of El Capitan […]
National Guard in D.C. May Affect Voter Intimidation
Concerns Over National Guard Presence During Elections On Monday’s episode of “Laura Coates Live,” Jocelyn Benson, Michigan’s Secretary of State and a candidate for governor, expressed worries about the impact of the National Guard’s presence in Washington, D.C., particularly concerning voter intimidation. During her conversation with host Laura Coates, Benson noted the ongoing worries around […]
Many people at Grand Teton National Park cabins with bats were at risk of rabies.
Potential Rabies Exposure at Grand Teton National Park There are concerns that hundreds of visitors might have been exposed to rabies at a cabin in Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming, after a bat incident. Reports indicate that affected individuals came from 38 states and seven countries. This prompted park employees to reach out regarding possible […]
States deploying National Guard troops to DC
Three states governed by Republicans are deploying National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., in response to President Trump’s crackdown on crime in the capital. Next week, Trump announced a public safety emergency for the city, aiming to unite local law enforcement with federal support, including the National Guard. So far, around 1,100 National Guard members […]
Trump strengthens the National Guard presence in DC
National Guard Troops in Washington, D.C. Set to Increase The number of National Guard troops in Washington, D.C. is expected to more than double shortly. This increase comes after Mississippi, Ohio, South Carolina, and West Virginia recently sent their troops to assist in federal operations under President Trump. This change, particularly the potential for guard […]
Guard Rescues Victim from Attack at National Mall
National Guard Halts Attack in Washington, D.C. The National Guard has confirmed that they intervened during an incident in Washington, D.C. According to a press release, Staff Sgt. Hector Amaya of the DC Air National Guard detailed how he was patrolling the National Mall when he noticed a park police officer facing an attack while […]
Mamdani poses a national challenge for Democrats, Egypt’s anti-Christian actions, and additional commentary
Mid East Beat: Egyptian Anti-Christian Cross There’s a troubling situation in Egypt regarding its treatment of Christians, who number between 10 and 15 million in a predominantly Sunni Muslim nation. St. Catherine’s Monastery, managed by Greek Orthodox monks, has seen its autonomy steadily erode. The government has surprisingly tightened control over access to the monastery, […]
Mississippi is teaming up with three other Republican-led states to send National Guard troops to Washington, D.C.
On Monday, Mississippi became the fourth Republican-led state to send National Guard troops to Washington, following President Trump’s announcements aimed at combating crime in the capital. “I have authorized the deployment of around 200 Mississippi National Guard soldiers to Washington, DC,” he shared on Social Platform X. “It’s evident that crime is spiraling out of […]
Three states run by GOP are sending National Guard troops to Washington, D.C.: Key information to understand
Republican States Send National Guard to DC Amid Crime Initiatives Several states led by Republican governors are deploying their National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., aiming to assist President Trump in addressing crime in the capital. West Virginia’s Governor Patrick Morrissey, South Carolina’s Governor Henry McMaster, and Ohio’s Governor Mike DeWine have announced plans to […]