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National Guard to remain in DC despite expiry of Trump’s emergency order

At least 150 military police will patrol the capital until at least the end of November

The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2025

Why journalists are reluctant to call Trump an authoritarian – and why that matters for democracy

In an authoritarian state, the leader engages in unconstitutional or undemocratic practices for the purpose of consolidating power.

The Conversation · Sep 10, 2025

Judge pauses California's request to bar Trump administration's ongoing use of National Guard troops

A federal judge who ruled last week that the Trump administration broke federal law by sending National Guard troops to the Los Angeles area says he will not immediately consider a request to bar the ongoing use of 300 Guard troops

The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2025

Federal agents to ‘flood the zone’ after Supreme Court opens door for racial profiling in Los Angeles immigration raids

Trump administration promises ‘roving patrols’ after conservative justices allow ICE to target Latinos and Spanish speakers

The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2025

Hegseth and Caine visit Puerto Rico as US steps up military operations in the Caribbean

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, have arrived in Puerto Rico as the U.S. steps up its military operations against drug cartels in the Caribbean

The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2025

The Latest: Trump intensifies promises of federal law enforcement action in Chicago

President Donald Trump has amplified his promises to send National Guard troops and immigration agents to Chicago by posting a parody image from “Apocalypse Now” featuring a ball of flames as helicopters zoom over the nation’s third-largest city

The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2025

Stabbing of Ukrainian woman in U.S. becomes Trump’s latest crime talking point – and Democrats’ newest headache

Her killer was a violent repeat offender, who was let go every time.

We Got This Covered · Sep 8, 2025

Potential federal intervention poses challenges for Chicago police on the ground

As President Donald Trump signals plans to order federal intervention in Chicago, experts say the likely escalation of immigration enforcement operations is setting the stage for a contentious dynamic between local police and federal authorities

The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2025

Chicago churches urge calm resistance ahead of expected federal intervention

As Chicago braces for an influx of federal immigration agents and possibly National Guard troops, churches citywide are turning up their response from the pulpit

The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2025

Work absences due to National Guard, military deployments and other duties are at a 19-year high

There have been at least 90,000 instances of military or civic duty-related work absences in 2025

The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2025