NATIONAL GUARD

Oct 07 2025POLITICS

Troops on the Streets: A Power Struggle

President Donald Trump's recent moves to use the National Guard in ways that go against local leaders' wishes have sparked a big legal fight. This isn't just about sending soldiers to different states; it's about who has the power to make these decisions and how far the president can go. Trump sees this as a way to tackle crime and immigration, but others see it as ...

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Oct 05 2025POLITICS

Portland's Peaceful Protests: Judge Puts a Pause on Trump's Troops

A federal judge in Portland recently put a temporary stop to President Trump's plan to send National Guard troops to the city. This decision came after Oregon's Attorney General filed a lawsuit, arguing that Trump's move was unnecessary and exaggerated the situation on the ground. The judge, Karin Immergut, who was appointed by Trump himself, seemed skeptical about u...

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Oct 04 2025POLITICS

Oregon's Prepared Stand Against Federal Troops

In a surprising turn of events, Oregon found itself at the center of a political storm when President Trump ordered the deployment of 200 National Guard troops to Portland. This move, which Trump claimed was necessary to address a "war-ravaged" city, was met with swift resistance from state and local leaders. The governor of Oregon, Tina Kotek, had been preparing fo...

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Oct 01 2025POLITICS

Crime Numbers Drop in New Orleans Amid National Guard Debate

In New Orleans, crime rates are actually going down, despite recent talk of bringing in the National Guard. The city's police say they're seeing fewer killings and other crimes compared to last year. This comes as Louisiana's governor asks for up to 1, 000 National Guard troops to help with crime in several cities, including New Orleans. The governor says crime is u...

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Sep 29 2025POLITICS

Trump's Troops: What's Really Happening in Portland and Memphis?

Trump has made a big move. He wants to send troops to Portland and Memphis. He says it's to stop crime and protests. But not everyone agrees. First, let's talk about Portland. Trump called it "war ravaged. " That's not true. The city isn't like that. But Trump wants to send troops there anyway. He said they can use "full force" if needed. The Pentagon wasn't sure a...

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Sep 28 2025POLITICS

Chicago's Crime Fight: Are Troops the Solution?

Chicago has been struggling with violent crime for a long time. Delphine Cherry knows this better than most. She lost her daughter in 1992 and her son in 2012 to gun violence. She moved her family to a suburb hoping for safety, but tragedy struck again. The idea of sending in the National Guard to help with crime has been debated. Some people think it's a good idea,...

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Sep 27 2025POLITICS

Memphis: A City Under Scrutiny

Memphis is about to see a significant increase in law enforcement presence. This comes after President Trump's decision to deploy federal officers and National Guard troops to the city. The move is part of a broader strategy to address crime, but it's not without controversy. The city is much larger than Washington, D. C. , but has fewer residents. This could make t...

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Sep 12 2025POLITICS

Memphis in the Crosshairs: Trump's Crime Crackdown

President Donald Trump recently declared that Memphis is the next target in his nationwide crime reduction strategy. He made this announcement during an interview with "Fox & Friends, " stating that the city's leaders are supportive of his plan. Trump mentioned that he would deploy the National Guard and other necessary resources to address the issue, similar to his ...

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Aug 31 2025POLITICS

How Big-City Mayors Can Challenge Trump's Crime Rhetoric

Big-city mayors, mostly Democrats, are at the frontline of crime issues. They know how to talk about crime and win elections. This is a skill national Democrats need to learn. National Democrats often struggle with crime. They focus on facts and data. But voters care more about how they feel. Mayors understand this. They know that even if crime rates are down, peopl...

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Aug 26 2025POLITICS

When Words Turn into Weapons: The Feud Between Trump and Pritzker

In a heated exchange, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and former President Donald Trump have been trading barbs, with personal attacks taking center stage. The spat began when Trump commented on Pritzker's weight, suggesting he should hit the gym more often. Pritzker fired back, pointing out that Trump himself isn't exactly a picture of health, with a recent physical l...

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