Pentagon announces that National Guard troops in DC will be armed shortly.
The Pentagon announced on Friday that the National Guard in Washington, D.C., will soon be armed with service-issued weapons while assisting law enforcement in the city. Defense Secretary Pete Hegses has signed an order to formalize this decision, which the White House hinted at over the weekend. “Under the direction of the Secretary of Defense, […]
New medal introduced for troops involved in Trump’s border enforcement efforts
The Pentagon has introduced a new medal for military personnel stationed at the tropical U.S.-Mexico border to assist federal law enforcement efforts and tackle illegal immigration. According to a memo shared on social media on August 13, the Mexican Border Defense Medal (MBDM) will recognize those serving with the Joint Task Force South Border, as […]
New medal established for troops deployed at the US southern border
Pentagon Introduces New Medal for Border Service Members The Pentagon has announced a new medal for military personnel assigned to the tropical borders, aimed at supporting federal law enforcement in addressing illegal immigration. This Mexican Border Defense Medal (MBDM) is intended for members of the Joint Task Force South Border, as detailed in a memo […]
Vance and Hegseth visit D.C. National Guard and serve Shake Shack to express gratitude to troops for their crime-fighting work
Visit to National Guard in Washington D.C. On Wednesday, August 20, 2025, Vice President J.D. Vance and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegses visited National Guard troops in Washington, D.C., expressing their gratitude for the soldiers’ contributions in addressing violent crime in the area. The group, which included White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, […]
‘Foolish White Hippies’: Stephen Miller Dismantles Older Protesters Disrupting Troops in DC
Miller Critiques Protests in Washington Steven Miller, the deputy chief of staff for White House policies, has taken aim at the protesters outside Union Station in Washington, DC, who were demonstrating against President Donald Trump’s law enforcement efforts. These demonstrations coincided with Miller’s visit, attended by Vice President J.D. Vance and Secretary of Defense Pete […]
Trump States U.S. Will Provide Planes But No Ground Troops for Ukraine
President Donald Trump has promised that American troops will not be deployed in Ukraine, stating that it will be the responsibility of a European nation to handle security issues there. Details of a coalition involving security forces in Ukraine were discussed as a deterrent if an agreement with Moscow is reached. Trump assured that no […]
Russia dismisses all possibilities of NATO troops being sent to Ukraine
Maria Zakharova, spokesperson for the Russian Foreign Ministry, cautioned on Monday about the deployment of NATO troops in Ukraine while world leaders aim to resolve nearly three years of conflict. “We will continue to emphasize our stance against any scenario that involves sending military forces into Ukraine with NATO’s participation,” she stated. This warning comes […]
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 Considers the Use of US Troops for Ukraine Security Support
Trump Discusses Potential Troop Deployment for Ukraine President Donald Trump has not dismissed the idea of deploying U.S. troops to help foster peace in Ukraine. Speaking to reporters on Monday, he indicated that an announcement might come later that day. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met Trump in the Oval Office shortly after a tense interaction […]
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 […]