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Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt opposes the federal deployment of National Guard troops to Chicago and Portland, criticizing Trump's efforts to send troops into Democratic-led cities. Stitt supports law enforcement but warns against cross-state military deployment without local approval amid ongoing legal and political disputes.
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The deployment of National Guard troops by the Trump administration in Memphis is ongoing, with troops patrolling at a Bass Pro Shops. Courts have temporarily blocked similar deployments in Chicago and Portland, citing constitutional violations and lack of evidence of rebellion. Memphis remains under federal support, but legal challenges persist.
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Florida is set to execute Mark Allen Geralds on December 9, 2025, making it the 18th execution in the state this year under Governor DeSantis. Geralds was convicted of multiple crimes including murder, with appeals pending. The state leads nationwide in executions for 2025.