Kristi Noem praised for ‘staring down’ Antifa. It was a dozen reporters and a guy in a chicken suit Trump has claimed Portland is ‘war-ravaged’ - but residents and local authorities dispute that The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2025
'Illegal, Unconstitutional': Chicago, Illinois Lawsuit Didn't Work as Texas National Guard Deploys 200 Troops Chicago and Illinois recently filed a lawsuit to prevent Donald Trump from deploying the National Guard. Unfortunately, it didn't work as 200 troops arrive in the Chicago area. International Business Times UK · Oct 8, 2025
What is plenary authority, the phrase that caused Stephen Miller to freeze up during CNN interview? Miller suggests Trump wields absolute power over decisions to send in the National Guard, before suddenly stopping speaking in an awkward interview moment The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2025
Texas National Guard can stay in Illinois but can’t activate, court says. Here’s what to know about the unit. The troops were sent to the midwest after protests over the Trump administration’s aggressive immigration enforcement sometimes escalated into violent clashes. The Texas Tribune · Oct 8, 2025
National Guard troops are outside Chicago and could be in Memphis soon in Trump's latest deployment National Guard troops are positioned outside Chicago and they could soon be in Memphis as the Trump administration pushes ahead with an aggressive policy toward big-city crime whether local leaders support it or not The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2025
Photos of the mixed reactions to Trump's bid to deploy troops to more US cities President Donald Trump's bid to deploy the National Guard in cities like Portland, Oregon, and Chicago is bringing out both supporters and detractors of the administration's immigration policies. The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2025
Photos: Texas National Guard troops arrive in Chicago area for Trump crackdown Despite Illinois suing the Trump administration, the National Guard arrived near Chicago today. Axios · Oct 8, 2025
On Trump's Orders, 200 Troops From Texas Arrive In Illinois Two hundred Texas National Guard troops have arrived in Illinois, a Pentagon official said Tuesday, ahead of a planned deployment in Chicago that is strongly opposed by local Democratic officials. International Business Times · Oct 8, 2025
Q&A: A look at the National Guard's role as Trump seeks to deploy troops in Oregon and Chicago President Donald Trump’s efforts to send National Guard troops into U.S. cities — including Los Angeles, Portland, Oregon, and Chicago — over the objections of Democratic mayors and governors have prompted a host of questions about the president’s authority and who controls the Guard The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2025
‘This escalation of violence is targeted:’ JB Pritzker takes Donald Trump down after he threatens to invoke the Insurrection Act Donald Trump is doing everything in his power to ensure obedience, even if that means going several steps back in American history. The United States president is now threatening all those who oppose him with the Insurrection Act, highlighting that he would invoke it if his words are not followed… The Mary Sue · Oct 7, 2025
Texas national guard troops arrive in Chicago amid Trump’s crackdown Military presence comes after judge declined to block troops from entering, following lawsuit filed by city and state The Guardian - US · Oct 7, 2025
How Trump could use the Insurrection Act to send troops to American cities The president told reporters Monday that "we have an Insurrection Act for a reason." Axios · Oct 7, 2025
Gavin Newsom Slams Texas Gov. Greg Abbott For Sending National Guard Troops To Other States In The U.S. 'Deal With Your Crime Epidemic' California Gov. Gavin Newsom slammed Texas counterpart Greg Abbott for sending state National Guard members to other states in the country. Latin Times · Oct 7, 2025
Texas Gov. Abbott Reveals Deployment Of National Guard To Other States: 'Ever Ready' Texas Governor Greg Abbott confirmed that members of the state's National Guard are deploying elsewhere in the country. He did not mention a destination Latin Times · Oct 7, 2025
The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2025 Texas National Guard members arrive in Illinois despite lawsuit and opposition from local leaders over Trump’s crackdown The fierce opposition to troops being sent to Chicago comes as the federal court recently blocked the Trump administration from using National Guard troops for a similar mission in Portland
The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2025 After fiery exchange over Epstein files, Pam Bondi is unable to answer basic questions about immigrants in Chicago Trump’s attorney general was grilled by Senate Judiciary Committee in first oversight hearing since taking office
International Business Times UK · Oct 7, 2025 Insurrection Act Explained: Could Trump Really Unleash the Military on American Streets? Trump's threat to invoke the Insurrection Act sparks debate over deploying US troops on American streets and the limits of presidential power.
Benzinga · Oct 7, 2025 Trump Says, 'Portland Is On Fire,' Suggests He Might Invoke 'Insurrection' Act President Donald Trump said Monday he was considering invoking the Insurrection Act to justify deploying federal troops to Portland, Oregon, after a federal court temporarily blocked his efforts to send National Guard forces into the city.
Euronews · Oct 7, 2025 Trump prepared to invoke Insurrection Act if courts, lawmakers delay National Guard deployment plans Trump says he is prepared to invoke the 1807 Insurrection Act if courts do not comply with his National Guard deployment orders, as he slammed Democrat lawmakers for running cities rampant with crime.
Axios · Oct 7, 2025 Trump floats Insurrection Act use amid National Guard standoff with states The extreme presidential power hasn't been used without state consent in over 60 years.
The Guardian - US · Oct 7, 2025 Trump news at a glance: President mulls use of insurrection act as national guard deployment faces legal issues The president threatened the use of emergency powers after a federal judge temporarily halted national guard deployment in Portland. Key US politics stories from 6 October at a glance
Reason · Oct 6, 2025 Does Bari Weiss Prove Woke Media Is Collapsing? Plus: the legality of Trump’s National Guard deployments, Democrat A.G. nominee’s leaked texts about shooting GOP rival, and what Argentina’s crisis means for libertarians.
Axios · Oct 6, 2025 Illinois sues Trump over National Guard deployment to Chicago The deployment would "undermine public safety by inciting a public outcry," the lawsuit states.
Reason · Oct 6, 2025 Why a Trump Appointee Ruled That His National Guard Deployment in Portland Was Illegal U.S. District Judge Karin Immergut concluded that the president's description of "War ravaged Portland" was "simply untethered to the facts."