Chicago mayor speaks on anticipated immigration enforcement: ‘No federal troops’
Chicago Mayor Blasts Trump’s National Guard Plans Chicago’s Mayor Brandon Johnson criticized President Trump’s suggestion of deploying the National Guard, emphasizing the city’s commitment to protecting its residents’ dignity. “There are no federal troops in Chicago. No militarized presence here,” Johnson stated. He noted that “workers, rather than billionaires,” are demonstrating, and affirmed, “We will […]
Army Secretary: Troops adapting with credit cards as drone combat changes the battlefield
Army Secretary Discusses Adaptive Strategies for Modern Warfare In an interview, Army Secretary Dan Driscoll shared insights on the Army’s innovative approaches to meet evolving threats, particularly with the rise of explosive drones. He remarked that units like the 75th Ranger Regiment can sidestep the lengthy procurement processes typical of the Pentagon, allowing them to […]
Trump’s Sending of Troops to Cities Is ‘an Invasion’
Governor Pritzker Comments on Federal Enforcement Plans On CBS’s “Face the Nation” this past Sunday, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker criticized President Donald Trump’s intention to send federal law enforcement to Chicago, referring to it as an “invasion of the US military.” Partial Transcript Highlights: Ed O’Keefe thanked Governor Pritzker for his time and tour, immediately […]
Chicago mayor instructs police to refrain from working with federal troops or agents during Trump’s upcoming immigration enforcement actions.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has directed the city police to refrain from collaborating with federal agents and the military as President Trump plans to intensify operations in response to immigration issues. In an executive order signed on Saturday, the Democratic mayor—who has been critical of the president—specified that local law enforcement should not assist the […]
Pam Bondi Dismisses DOJ Worker Who Disrespected National Guard Troops
DOJ Paralegal Terminated for Inappropriate Conduct Attorney General Pam Bondi has dismissed a paralegal from the Department of Justice following reports of inappropriate behavior toward members of the National Guard stationed in Washington, D.C. This decision came on a Friday, as highlighted by multiple sources. The employee in question, Elizabeth Baxter, who worked in the […]
Republican senators support Trump deploying troops to democratic cities — even in their own areas.
Senate Republicans are backing President Donald Trump’s aim to deploy the National Guard in cities and states led by Democrats that are grappling with high crime rates. Senator Marsha Blackburn, a Republican from Tennessee, emphasized in a statement that cities like Memphis could really use the help in combating violent crime. Trump’s intentions appear to […]
Newsom urges Trump to deploy troops to Louisiana and Mississippi
Newsom Challenges Trump on Crime Response California Governor Gavin Newsom stated on Thursday that if President Donald Trump genuinely wants to tackle crime, he should consider sending troops to both Louisiana and Mississippi. This remark came during a press conference where Newsom revealed plans to deploy California Highway Patrol officers into local communities, a move […]
White House advocates for National Guard troops despite opposition from Pritzker
Amid rising concerns about crime, the White House suggests there’s no need for Americans to feel terrified as President Trump considers mobilizing National Guard troops in various cities. Illinois officials, including Governor JB Pritzker, have expressed a lack of interest in having National Guard presence in Chicago. However, the White House has indicated it is […]
Venezuela Sends 15,000 Troops to the Border as Nicolás Maduro Cautions About a Possible U.S. Invasion
Maduro Deploys Forces on Colombia Border Amid Drug Trafficking Concerns State media in Venezuela reported on Tuesday that dictator Nicolas Maduro has sent 15,000 security personnel to the border with Colombia. This move follows a recent decision by President Donald Trump to deploy U.S. military assets in the Southern Caribbean to address local drug trafficking […]
Karen Bass claims that funding for violence prevention is more effective in reducing crime in big cities than deploying National Guard troops.
Mayor Bass Discusses Violence Prevention Amid National Guard Deployment Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass expressed concerns during a recent appearance on MSNBC’s “Everything with Chris Hayes,” emphasizing her reluctance to cut funding for violence prevention amid ongoing protests and riots related to National Guard deployments by former President Donald Trump. In June, following widespread unrest […]