Court permits Trump to send National Guard troops to Portland
A federal appeals court ruled on Monday that President Trump could soon send the National Guard to Oregon, bolstering his plans to deploy troops in various Democratic-majority cities. A 2-1 decision from a panel of the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals lifted an earlier order that had prevented Trump from deploying the National Guard […]
Trump gives a clear answer on whether US troops will assist in eliminating Hamas if the group continues to misbehave.
Trump’s Firm Stance on Hamas and U.S. Troops On Monday, President Trump shared significant insights regarding the potential role of U.S. troops in tackling Hamas, particularly if the group continues to disrupt the peace deal with Israel. Seated alongside the Australian Prime Minister at the White House, Trump took questions from the press. “They have […]
National Guard troops are departing Washington. What have they achieved?
In August, President Trump stated that crime in Washington, D.C., is “out of control.” He expressed concerns regarding public safety, stating it jeopardizes public servants, residents, tourists, and even disrupts the functioning of the federal government. To address these issues, he described a city plagued by “blood, carnage, filth, and worse” and issued an Executive […]
Court denies Trump administration’s request to send troops to Chicago during appeal
A federal appeals court has decided against the Trump administration’s attempt to lift an injunction that prevents the National Guard from being deployed throughout Illinois. A three-judge panel upheld a temporary injunction initially issued by Judge April Perry of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. The ruling indicated that there was […]
Thune will make Democrats vote on funding for the troops amid the shutdown.
Senate Majority Leader’s Push for Military Pay Bill Senate Majority Leader John Thune, a Republican from South Dakota, is aiming to compel Democrats to vote soon on legislation intended to ensure over a million military personnel receive their pay during the ongoing government shutdown. This move is part of his strategy to bring attention to […]
Democrats Prevent Bill To Fund Troops Amid Shutdown
Senate Blocks Defense Spending Bill Amid Shutdown On Thursday afternoon, Senate Democrats blocked a defense spending bill intended to ensure military personnel receive their pay during the ongoing government shutdown. The Senate vote ended at 50-44, with just three Democrats opting to break from Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer in favor of the bill that […]
10,000 US troops are currently aiding drug enforcement efforts in the Caribbean.
Currently, around 10,000 U.S. troops are involved in counternarcotics efforts in the Caribbean, representing a significant military escalation as the Trump administration intensifies its actions against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, according to Pentagon officials. Most military personnel in the region are stationed in Puerto Rico, while the Marines are deployed on ships. The Navy has […]
Senate Democrats prevent defense bill that would fund troops during shutdown
Government Funding Stalemate Continues as Senate Democrats Block Republican Initiative Senate Republicans faced a setback in their efforts to resume government funding as Senate Democrats rejected a military payments bill, marking the 16th day of the federal government shutdown. The defense spending legislation struggled to advance on party lines during a vote on Friday. Only […]
Trump goes around Congress to provide funds for troops amid the current government shutdown
Trump Issues Order for Military Pay Amid Shutdown On Wednesday, President Donald Trump signed a directive ensuring that the U.S. military would continue to receive pay despite the ongoing government shutdown, which has been dragging on due to Congress’s inability to reach a funding agreement for weeks. The White House highlighted the necessity of this […]
Trump Tells Hegseth to Compensate U.S. Troops Amid Schumer Shutdown
Trump Takes Action for Military Pay Amid Government Shutdown President Donald Trump has instructed Army Secretary Pete Hegseth to make sure that U.S. service members receive their upcoming paycheck, even as the government shutdown enters its 15th day. In a memorandum signed by President Trump, he noted that “congressional leaders have indicated that political negotiations […]