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A federal judge has found that President Trump violated the Posse Comitatus Act by deploying National Guard troops to Los Angeles during June 2025 protests. The ruling raises concerns about the potential creation of a national police force amid ongoing debates over federal law enforcement use in local issues.
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President Trump claimed that crime in Washington D.C. is 'virtually nothing,' dismissing domestic violence and minor infractions as exaggerated or fabricated. His remarks, made during a speech at the Museum of the Bible, coincide with a federal troop deployment aimed at reducing city crime, but have faced criticism for minimizing serious issues.
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Federal and local authorities in Washington, D.C., will maintain law enforcement operations amid ongoing debates over the city's autonomy. Ohio National Guard troops will patrol until November 30, following the expiration of a federal emergency order. Congressional bills threaten to further limit D.C.'s self-governance, prompting local opposition.
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President Trump has extended federal law enforcement efforts in Washington, D.C., and Memphis amid ongoing debates over crime policies. The moves include deploying the National Guard and federal agencies, with mixed reactions from local officials. Data shows crime was already decreasing before these interventions, raising questions about their necessity and impact.
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President Trump and Defense Secretary Hegseth have held a controversial military gathering, emphasizing physical fitness, aggressive tactics, and political loyalty. Trump suggested deploying troops in US cities and criticized current military culture, raising concerns over legality and politicization of the armed forces. The event signals a potential shift in military policy and leadership.
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On October 5, 2025, President Donald Trump authorized 300 National Guard troops to Chicago to protect federal officers amid escalating tensions and federal immigration enforcement operations. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker opposed the move, calling it un-American. The deployment follows a recent shooting incident involving federal agents and an armed woman in suburban Broadview, Illinois.
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U.S. District Judge Karin Immergut issued a temporary restraining order against the Trump administration's attempt to deploy federal troops to Portland. The judge criticized the efforts as a circumvention of her earlier rulings, amid ongoing protests and federal law enforcement actions at the ICE facility. The case highlights tensions over federal intervention in local protests.
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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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A US District Judge will hear arguments on Thursday regarding a request to block the deployment of Illinois and Texas National Guard members to protect federal facilities in Chicago. The deployment, part of a broader federal effort, faces legal challenges from Illinois and Chicago, who argue it is unnecessary and illegal. The deployment involves about 500 troops, including Texas and Illinois Guard members, activated for 60 days to support federal law enforcement. The case highlights tensions over federal authority and state sovereignty amid ongoing protests and legal disputes. The story is current as of Thu, 09 Oct 2025, 17:57:09 +0100.
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Several states plan to withdraw their National Guard troops from Washington, D.C., by late October or November, signaling a potential end to the military presence linked to recent law enforcement efforts. The deployment, initiated in August, has been challenged legally and has raised concerns among residents about its normalization.
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A federal judge in Chicago has temporarily blocked the deployment of National Guard troops to Chicago and Illinois, citing concerns over civil unrest and questioning the legality of the federal actions. Meanwhile, a federal appeals court in San Francisco appears likely to overturn a similar order blocking troop deployment to Portland, Oregon. The legal battles highlight ongoing disputes over the president's authority to deploy military forces in domestic cities amid protests and violence, with decisions expected soon. Today's date & time: Fri, 17 Oct 2025 00:53:58 +0100.
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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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Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff initially supported deploying the National Guard to San Francisco to address safety concerns but has since retracted his statement after facing criticism from city leaders and allies. The controversy emerged amid broader debates over federal intervention and city safety policies, with recent developments showing a shift in his stance.
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Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff emphasizes that AI will not replace human salespeople, citing ongoing hiring efforts and face-to-face communication as essential. Despite AI investments, he reassures that human connection remains vital, even as the company adopts AI-driven efficiency measures.
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A three-judge panel of the 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals granted the Justice Department's request to pause a judge's order blocking the deployment of National Guard troops to Portland. The court supported Trump's authority to send troops in response to protests that damaged federal property and threatened ICE officers, amid ongoing legal challenges and judicial rulings questioning the legality of such actions. The case highlights tensions over federal military use in domestic unrest, with some judges opposing and others affirming Trump's actions. The story is evolving as courts continue to weigh the legality of deploying troops in US cities today, October 21, 2025.
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On October 24, 2025, after federal agents arrived at the Coast Guard base in Alameda for planned immigration enforcement, a U-Haul truck reversed toward officers, prompting Coast Guard personnel to fire shots. President Trump suspended the planned National Guard deployment to San Francisco following calls from tech CEOs and Mayor Daniel Lurie, who emphasized local progress on crime reduction.
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The US military is reducing troop deployments in Portland, Los Angeles, and Chicago, following a shift in domestic military strategy amid ongoing political tensions. The withdrawals are part of a broader reassessment of military presence in Democratic-led cities, with some troops remaining for training and federal facility protection.
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As of early December 2025, US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has paused green card, citizenship, and asylum applications from nationals of 19 countries previously designated as high-risk under a 2025 travel ban. This follows a November attack in Washington by an Afghan national granted asylum. USCIS will conduct comprehensive reviews and interviews for immigrants from these countries who entered since January 2021, with no set date to lift the pause.
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On Nov 20-21, 2025, U.S. District Judge Jia Cobb ruled that President Trump's deployment of National Guard troops in Washington, D.C. violated constitutional limits on presidential authority and the district's self-governance. The ruling pauses troop deployment for 21 days to allow appeal. Similar legal challenges are ongoing in Memphis and other cities over military involvement in domestic law enforcement.
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On November 26, 2025, two West Virginia National Guard members were shot near the White House in Washington, DC. Both were critically wounded and later confirmed dead. The suspect, also wounded, was taken into custody. The shooting occurred amid ongoing controversy over President Trump's deployment of National Guard troops to combat crime in Democratic-run cities.
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On November 26, 2025, two West Virginia National Guard members were critically wounded in a targeted shooting near the White House. The suspect, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, a 29-year-old Afghan national who arrived in the US via the Biden administration's Operation Allies Welcome in 2021, was taken into custody with non-life-threatening injuries. President Trump ordered 500 additional National Guard troops to Washington, DC.
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On November 27, 2025, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, a 29-year-old Afghan who served in CIA-backed paramilitary units, shot two National Guard members near the White House, killing one and critically wounding the other. Lakanwal entered the US in 2021 under Operation Allies Welcome and was granted asylum in 2025. The attack has sparked scrutiny of refugee vetting and immigration policies.
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Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan national linked to US military operations in Afghanistan, shot two National Guard members near the White House, killing one. The attack, investigated as terrorism, has prompted a broader US crackdown on Afghan immigrants, with upgraded charges and increased security measures.
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Following a shooting in Washington, D.C., by Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan asylum seeker with a military background, debates have intensified over vetting processes for refugees. The incident raises questions about U.S. immigration policies, especially amid political calls for stricter reviews of Afghan arrivals post-withdrawal.
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Two West Virginia National Guard members, Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe and Spc. Sarah Beckstrom, were shot near the White House during a deployment. Beckstrom died, and Wolfe remains critically injured. A suspect, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, a 29-year-old Afghan national, is in custody. The incident prompted the U.S. to halt asylum decisions for Afghan passport holders.
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The US government has paused asylum decisions and reviewed green cards following a deadly shooting near the White House, carried out by Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan asylum seeker linked to the CIA. The move aims to enhance vetting amid security concerns.
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A U.S. Court of Appeals panel has temporarily paused the Trump administration's efforts to deploy military forces in Washington, D.C., amid ongoing legal challenges. The order extends the deadline for troop withdrawal set by a federal judge, as the legal fight continues over the president's authority to deploy the National Guard in the capital.
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Following a deadly shooting in Washington, D.C., President Trump announced a broadening of his immigration policies, including a temporary halt on migration from certain countries, threats to strip citizenship, and mass deportations of legal residents deemed a threat to national security.