National Guard deployment in New Orleans extended for six months Around 120 Louisiana National Guard members will remain deployed in New Orleans through August The Independent UK · Mar 2
Two of El Mencho's Alleged Bodyguards Transferred to Mexico's Highest-Security Prison Those taken by the National Guard to El Altiplano were identified as Andrés "N" and Genaro "N," described as suspected members of El Mencho's security personnel. Both appeared remotely before a judge. Latin Times · Feb 26
Donald Trump awards 'purple heart' to national guard members shot in DC National Guard members Andrew Wolfe and the late Sarah Beckstrom were awarded the Purple Heart by President Trump for injuries sustained during an ambush near Farragut Square. Beckstrom was killed in the attack, while Wolfe survived critical injuries. An Afghan national arrested in connection with the shooting has pleaded not… The Times of India · Feb 25
Trump offers Americans thin gruel as he turns longest-ever State of the Union into awards show ANALYSIS: President chooses showmanship over substance in a loooong prime-time speech that does little to address his plummeting poll numbers, writes Andrew Feinberg The Independent UK · Feb 25
Streets in Lockdown Across Mexico: 25 National Guard Killed as Cartel Retaliates After El Mencho's Death The killing of El Mencho, leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, has led to widespread violence and retaliation across Mexico. International Business Times UK · Feb 24
Trump and Melania reveal State of the Union guests including Erika Kirk as Dems invite Epstein survivors Democrats bring ICE detainees and Epstein accusers as Trump hosts Charlie Kirk’s widow The Independent UK · Feb 24
El Mencho Raid in Mexico Shows Cartels Outgunning Police With Rocket Launchers In a significant operation, Mexican Special Forces have killed CJNG leader El Mencho, seizing heavy weaponry and causing unrest across Mexico International Business Times UK · Feb 23
Behind the Curtain: Resistance rising The law of political gravity is starting to apply to Trump. Axios · Feb 13
Trump quietly pulls National Guard from Chicago and Los Angeles after series of court losses Supreme Court blocked Trump’s troop deployment in December in apparent rebuke of his attempt to send troops into cities The Independent UK · Feb 11
Deploying Troops to U.S. Cities Cost Half a Billion Dollars in 2025 Maintaining a uniformed domestic security force is pricey in terms of life, liberty, and dollars. Reason · Feb 4
Powerful storm threatens East Coast including parts unaccustomed to heavy snow A powerful storm threatening howling winds, flooding and heavy snow is bearing down on the East Coast The Independent UK · Jan 31
Situation in southern US grows more dire ahead of weekend storm At least 80 people have died in areas pummeled with bitter cold, from Texas to New Jersey The Independent UK · Jan 29
The Latest: FBI executes search warrant at Fulton County elections office near Atlanta FBI agents are executing a search warrant at the Fulton County elections office near Atlanta The Independent UK · Jan 28
The American taxpayer spent nearly half a billion dollars deploying federal troops to U.S. cities in 2025, CBO finds Trump’s federal troop deployment to U.S. cities is costing about $93 million a month, according to the Congressional Budget Office. Fortune · Jan 28
Roll Call · Jan 28 CBO: National Guard deployments cost half-billion dollars Patrols in six U.S. cities cost about $496 million in 2025, and continued deployments would cost about $93 million per month.
The Times of India · Jan 26 Minnesota Guard hands out coffee to anti-ICE protesters after deadly federal shooting Minnesota National Guard troops were seen distributing coffee and hot chocolate to anti-ICE protesters amid heightened tensions following a fatal shooting. Wearing reflective vests to avoid confusion with federal agents, their presence aimed to manage crowds and de-escalate the volatile situation, creating a striking contrast that fueled online debate.
The Independent UK · Jan 21 Pentagon orders more active-duty soldiers to prepare for deployment in Minnesota: report Army military police brigade based at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, told to be on standby
The Independent UK · Jan 18 ‘Sprint toward autocracy’: Trump’s first year in office has been a norm-busting, boundary-pushing power play From gutting federal agencies to funding freezes for Democratic cities and states to sending the National Guard and ICE agents around the nation, Trump has shown himself to be the strongman many didn’t know they were electing president.
The Independent UK · Jan 16 National Guard troops to stay on Washington, DC, streets through 2026 National Guard troops will be on the streets of Washington, D.C., until the end of the year
We Got This Covered · Jan 16 ‘You’ve done enough’: Minnesota governor slams Donald Trump after he threatens to invoke 200 year old law Only sheep want this.
The Independent UK · Jan 15 Prosecutor argues New York prison guard's inaction contributed to inmate's death A prosecutor has told a jury that a prison guard should be convicted of manslaughter for failing to intervene in the brutal beating of an inmate by other guards
Roll Call · Jan 12 Honor guard National Guard members salute the procession carrying the remains of late MPD Officer Terry Bennett on Independence Avenue, SW, on Monday.
International Business Times UK · Jan 9 Gov Tim Walz Activates National Guard After ICE Agent Fatally Shoots Minneapolis Mother Minnesota Gov Tim Walz authorised the National Guard following the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good, 37, by an ICE agent in Minneapolis.
The Independent UK · Jan 8 The Latest: Senate advances resolution to limit Trump’s ability to attack Venezuela The Senate has advanced a resolution that would limit President Donald Trump’s ability to conduct further attacks against Venezuela, sounding a note of disapproval for his expanding ambitions in the Western Hemisphere
The Independent UK · Jan 7 Portland to remove 100 people from its tiny-house village because they have stayed in the transitional housing too long Many homeless people have outstayed the 120-day limit for using the half-way housing, city’s mayor says