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 […]
Ahmed al-Sharaa from Syria states that Trump supports his request for Israel to pull back its troops.
After a meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House on Monday, Syria’s interim president, Ahmed al-Shallah, revealed that Trump supports Israel’s request for the withdrawal of Israeli troops from Syrian territory. In a discussion, Sharaa raised pointed questions regarding Israel’s “occupation of Syrian land” and its role in “promoting sectarianism,” particularly within the […]
Only 3 Democrats Support Funding for Troops and Law Enforcement 38 Days into the Shutdown
Senate Democrats Reject Bipartisan Pay Bill On Friday night, most Senate Democrats turned down a bipartisan proposal aimed at compensating active-duty soldiers and federal employees who continued working during the 38-day government shutdown, which notably included Capitol Police officers. The bill, designed to provide pay for federal employees, was voted down 55-43, falling short of […]
Tuberville supports deploying US troops to Nigeria to safeguard Christians
Tuberville Supports Potential Troop Deployment to Nigeria Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) expressed his support on Wednesday for President Trump should he decide to deploy U.S. troops to Nigeria to safeguard Christians facing threats from Islamic extremists. During the weekend, President Trump mentioned the possibility of mobilizing the military in response to the killings of Christians […]
Trump once more prevented from deploying troops to Portland
A federal judge has decided to pause President Trump’s deployment of the National Guard to Portland until a final ruling is made later this week. U.S. District Judge Karin Immergut is anticipated to provide a decision on the legality of this deployment by Friday evening after a trial took place last week. In the meantime, […]