Torrential rain in West Virginia prompts National Guard deployment in statewide emergency Up to seven inches of rain fell, though no fatalities were immediately reported The Independent UK · Jul 22
Memphis restaurant owner defends not serving National Guard members: ‘I love this country’ The Memphis Safe Task Force has faced scrutiny after fatally shooting at least four people in separate incidents over the last three months The Independent UK · Jul 18
National Guard deployment to DC will last through Trump's term President Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops to the nation’s capital is being extended by more than two years and will last until the end of his term The Independent UK · Jul 16
When disaster recovery becomes a way of life: Community disaster fatigue is on the rise with more frequent floods Flash flooding has been tearing up communities across the U.S., with heavy downpours sending creeks and rivers rushing over their banks from Texas to Kentucky, across the Midwest and into the Mid-Atlantic states and the Northeast. In Missouri, floodwater swept away a home, and National Guard helicopters had to rescue… The Conversation · Jul 13
Flash flooding traps hundreds of people in rural US' Missouri Torrential downpours caused flash flooding in Missouri's Ozark Mountains on Friday. Hundreds were trapped by high waters along the rain-swollen Black River. National Guard helicopters rescued about 200 people from Camp Taum Sauk. Rescue teams also saved over ninety individuals from inundated homes and vehicles. No fatalities were reported as… The Economic Times · Jul 11
Apache pilots suspended over July 4 beach flyover are reinstated after Hegseth vowed ‘we’ll fix this’ The pilots were suspended after a beach flyover during the annual ‘Salute from the Shore’ event The Independent UK · Jul 10
Man charged with killing National Guard member is hospitalized after refusing food, prosecutors say Federal prosecutors say a man accused of shooting two National Guard troops near the White House, killing one of them, has been taken to a hospital for treatment of a potentially life-threatening medical condition after he refused to eat food in jail The Independent UK · Jul 9
Alleged National Guard shooter hospitalized after refusing to eat and drink in jail IN FULL The Independent UK · Jul 9
Suspect accused of ambushing and shooting National Guard members is hospitalized after hunger strike Rahmanullah Lakanwal’s health has ‘deteriorated quite substantially,’ a judge said The Independent UK · Jul 9
Trump Denies £170 Million Blizzard Aid To Four Democratic States While Approving £634 Million For Republican-Led States President Trump denied blizzard recovery aid to four Democratic-led states while approving funds for Republican states, sparking allegations of partisan bias in disaster relief decisions. International Business Times UK · Jul 9
Democratic-led states face backlash over National Guard deployments in Washington The National Guard deployment in Washington, D.C., has expanded during the country's 250th anniversary of independence celebrations, with troops from Democratic-led states joining the effort The Independent UK · Jul 7
The family of a man shot by the Tennessee National Guard demands release of video The grandfather of a man shot and killed by two members of the Tennessee National Guard in Memphis says he wants answers The Independent UK · Jul 6
Trump-assigned National Guard troops fatally shoot man in downtown Memphis IN FULL The Independent UK · Jul 6
National Guard soldiers on Trump-backed task force kill man during pursuit in Memphis: police Mayor Paul Young called the shooting an ‘unfortunate incident’ and said he was waiting to see the results of the TBI investigation before commenting further The Independent UK · Jul 5
The Independent UK · Jul 2 DC National Guard is moving out of its longtime HQ to make room for Commanders’ new NFL stadium The DC National Guard has been headquartered in the Armory for more than 80 years
The Independent UK · Jul 2 Massachusetts city imposes curfew ahead of Cape Verde World Cup match The curfew will run from 10 p.m. Friday until 5 a.m. Saturday in parts of Brockton
The Independent UK · Jul 2 Pete Hegseth labels protesters ‘ingrates’ after relentless attempts to disrupt his event IN FULL
International Business Times UK · Jul 1 'Divorced in a Year': NFL Fans Brutally Troll Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce Ahead of Massive 1,100-Guest Wedding Event Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's rumoured event at Madison Square Garden sparks public outrage over alleged taxpayer money use, despite no confirmed wedding plans.
Salon · Jul 1 SCOTUS papers over the Second Amendment The Court's conservative majority turns to “history and traditions” to ignore the obvious — again
The Independent UK · Jun 29 DC protester who played Star Wars music at National Guard settles case against the government Sam O’Hara reaches $50,000 settlement with local government in First Amendment lawsuit over playing ‘The Imperial March’
The Independent UK · Jun 29 DC will pay $50,000 to man detained while protesting guard patrol with 'Star Wars' song, record says A settlement document reveals the District of Columbia has agreed to pay $50,000 to resolve a lawsuit filed by a resident who accused police officers of illegally detaining him for following an Ohio National Guard patrol while playing Darth Vader’s theme song from “Star Wars” on his phone
The Independent UK · Jun 29 America 250 celebrations bring extraordinary security challenge to Washington Hundreds of thousands are expected in Washington, D.C., for the 250th anniversary of the nation’s freedom
The Independent UK · Jun 28 MAGA influencer charged with lewd acts while watching acrobat performance at Trump’s Great American State Fair, police say Gian Rachtelli, known online to his followers as the livestreamer ‘Manny,’ was reportedly dressed in an Uncle Sam costume and overalls when he was taken into custody
The Economic Times · Jun 26 Touring Trump's Washington: How the president is putting his imprint on the nation's capital Washington D.C. is undergoing a dramatic transformation under President Trump's influence as America approaches its 250th anniversary. Visitors will find an increased National Guard presence, the repurposing of federal agencies like USAID, and the prominent display of Trump's image on government buildings. Iconic landmarks like the Reflecting Pool have been…
The Independent UK · Jun 23 The Latest: Pentagon asks Congress for roughly $80 billion to cover cost of Iran war Iran's president is in Pakistan to talk with mediators as negotiations between Tehran and Washington proceed on ending the war