Military personnel
President Donald Trump was given the green light by a divided panel of appellate judges to deploy Oregon National Guard troops to Portland, with the city's residents and leaders vowing to resist the move. The decision, handed down on Monday, reverses a lower court's temporary restraining
Deployment (Military science)
A federal judge has extended orders that prevent President Donald Trump from deploying the National Guard to Portland, Oregon, amid ongoing protests against racism and police brutality. U.S. District Judge Karin Immergut has extended temporary restraining orders that were set to expire later this week, keeping the Trump administration
Military personnel
President Trump's administration is facing intense criticism for deploying National Guard troops to Democrat-ruled cities, with critics accusing him of attempting to "take over" cities using the military. The deployment has sparked controversy in cities such as Portland, Chicago, and Washington DC, with local leaders denouncing
Military personnel
A federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order prohibiting the federal government from relocating National Guard members to Oregon from any state, following reports that 400 Texas National Guard troops were being sent to the state. Judge Karin Immergut, a Trump appointee, made the ruling in a telephonic hearing
Military personnel
A US federal judge, Karin Immergut, has blocked President Donald Trump from deploying 200 Oregon National Guard troops to Portland for now, dealing a temporary setback to the President's efforts to deploy troops to cities he describes as lawless. The ruling comes after Trump's administration filed
Defence spending
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the FY'26 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), a crucial legislation that prioritizes national security, strengthens military readiness, and addresses various concerns related to ideological agendas within the Department of Defense. Congressman Mike Ezell (MS-04) praised the bill, stating that it
Defence spending
Congresswoman Jen Kiggans has announced significant victories for military families and the Hampton Roads region in the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The bipartisan legislation aims to strengthen America's national defense, improve the quality of life for servicemembers and their families, and revitalize the defense
Defence spending
Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) has voted in favor of the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act, a comprehensive package of legislation supporting American defense and military service members. The bill, which now advances to the U.S. Senate for consideration, includes a 3.8% pay raise for all service members, supports
Defence spending
Rep. Randall, whose district includes critical military installations, expressed her opposition to the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act due to concerns over LGBTQ+ rights. The bill initially gained bipartisan support but was deemed unacceptable after additions that deny rights to LGBTQ+ service members, prevent families from making medical decisions, and
Trump, Donald
In a recent revelation, internal documents from the National Guard, shared with The Washington Post, have shed light on public sentiment and morale concerns surrounding the deployment of National Guard troops in Washington, D.C. The documents, prepared by National Guard Public Affairs, measured public sentiment through news reports and
Trump, Donald
The U.S. military is prohibited from carrying out domestic law enforcement under the Posse Comitatus Act, a law passed in 1878 after the end of Reconstruction. President Donald Trump's recent deployments of National Guard troops to Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles have sparked concerns about the
Trump, Donald
In a desperate bid to assert authority over the nation's capital, the Trump Administration has extended the deployment of the D.C. National Guard through November 30, while Congress continues to attack D.C.'s self-governance. In response, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and Congresswoman
