Trump asks for an additional 500 National Guard troops in DC following the shooting
President Trump has asked for an additional 500 National Guard members to be sent to Washington, D.C., as reported by Secretary of the Army Pete Hegseth. This request follows a tragic incident on Wednesday where two National Guard personnel were killed just a few blocks from the White House. “We will not back down. We […]
Trump has asked for an additional 500 National Guard troops for D.C.
President Trump Requests Additional National Guard Troops Following Shooting Incident Secretary of the Army Pete Hegseth announced that President Trump requested the deployment of two more National Guard members to Washington, D.C., after a tragic incident where two soldiers were shot and killed near the White House just before Thanksgiving. During a press briefing on […]
Pentagon launches investigation into video encouraging troops to ‘disobey unlawful orders’
Investigation Launched into Sen. Mark Kelly’s Alleged Misconduct The Army Department announced on Monday that it has initiated a formal investigation regarding allegations of misconduct against Democratic Senator Mark Kelly from Arizona. This stems from a video in which he encouraged military personnel to “reject illegal orders.” According to the Pentagon, Kelly, a former Navy […]
High-ranking military officials to travel to Puerto Rico to express gratitude to deployed troops for their service
On Monday, two high-ranking U.S. military leaders will travel to Puerto Rico to meet with troops and express appreciation for their contributions toward missions in the Caribbean and Latin America. The Pentagon shared details of the visit in a memo, indicating that the officials will engage with military personnel stationed in Puerto Rico, alongside sailors […]
Texas National Guard Troops Coming Home from Illinois Before Thanksgiving
On Saturday, Governor Greg Abbott announced that the Texas National Guard, deployed to Illinois in October to assist with Operation Midway Blitz, has been directed by Immigration Enforcement Forces to return to Texas by Thanksgiving. As reported by Nexstar, Governor Abbott stated that the troops, initially sent by President Trump, are expected to return this […]
Judge declares Trump’s deployment of troops to DC unlawful
Federal Judge Rules Trump’s Troop Deployment to D.C. Illegal A federal judge recently ruled against President Donald Trump’s order to deploy National Guard troops to Washington, D.C. The ruling came after a lawsuit was filed by the district’s attorney general, reflecting concerns over the militarization of the streets amidst rising crime. Trump’s decision to send […]
Alan Dershowitz: Is It Legal for Trump to Deploy Troops to Our Cities? The Response Is Unclear
If I were still teaching constitutional law, I’d use this situation as a case study: President Trump has decided to deploy troops to various cities. It’s a classic dilemma with no clear solution—there are compelling arguments on both sides, depending on the specifics and the shifting context. There are, however, some solid conclusions to draw. […]
Military veterans in Congress urge troops to resist illegal orders
Democratic Lawmakers Urge Military to Reject Illegal Orders A group of Democratic legislators with military and intelligence experience posted a video on Tuesday, urging military personnel to “reject illegal orders.” This message has received criticism from conservatives, who interpreted it as a call to defy President Donald Trump and Army Secretary Pete Hegseth. The brief […]
Trump considers the possibility of deploying troops to Venezuela during drug enforcement efforts
Trump Considers Military Options for Venezuela Amid Drug Trade Crackdown President Trump has indicated that he hasn’t dismissed the possibility of deploying U.S. ground troops to Venezuela, citing ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking linked to the nation’s leadership. When asked if military action was off the table, he replied, “No, I’m not ruling it […]
US troops eliminate 3 drug-related terrorists in lethal operation in the Eastern Pacific
U.S. Military Strikes Drug Ship in the Eastern Pacific On Saturday, the U.S. military carried out an airstrike on a drug-laden ship operated by a terrorist organization in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, resulting in the deaths of three individuals linked to narco-terrorism, as reported by U.S. Southern Command. This attack raises the total number of […]