USA – The following is a comprehensive coverage of what we know about the National Guard shooting in Washington DC. – 2 members of the National Guard were on Wednesday shot on the eve of Thanksgiving. “This heinous assault was an act of evil and act of hatred and an act of terror. It was […]
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Court Blocks National Guard Deployment in Memphis, Tennessee
USA – The Governor Bill Lee’s deployment of the National Guard to Memphis, under Trump’s request, was on Monday outlawed by a Tennessee court. The court concluded that Lee lacked the legal authority to send military forces into the city, noting that Tennessee law permits such deployments only under strict conditions. According to the court […]
Trump Seeks Emergency Order to Deploy National Guard in Illinois
USA – The Trump’s administration on Friday asked the Supreme Court to allow the deployment of National Guard troops in Illinois according to reports. The president has already federalized 300 members of the Illinois National Guard and more than 200 guardsmen from the states of Texas and California have been sent to Chicago, where protests […]
500 National Guard Troops Deployed in Chicago
USA – On Wednesday, the US Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) said that 500 National Guard troops had arrived in the Chicago area. “Approximately 200 soldiers from various units of the Texas National Guard and approximately 300 soldiers from various units of the Illinois National Guard were activated into a Title 10 status and have arrived in […]
Pure Insurrection Going on in Portland; Donald Trump
USA – Donald Trump said on Monday that an insurrection is unfolding in Portland as he pushes for the deployment of National Guard troops to respond to what he calls surging crime. “If you take a look at what’s been going on in Portland…That’s insurrection. I mean, that’s pure insurrection,” he said during an interview […]
About the 200 Oregon Army National Guard Deployed in Portland
USA – Under the federal command, around 200 Oregon Army National Guard personnel were deployed in Portland city on Friday according to the US Northern Command (USNORTHCOM). “The deployed forces include approximately 200 soldiers from the 3d Battalion, 116 Cavalry Squadron and the 821st Troop Command. “These units are critical to ensuring the operational effectiveness […]
National Guard Deployment in Washington Extended Until November 30
USA – The National Guard deployment in Washington has been extended until November 30 by the US Army according to a local report. Around 950 Guard members are affected by the extension, though President Donald Trump could still shorten or prolong their mission. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll approved the move Wednesday, the report said. Brig. […]