Congress Eyes New Cyber and Communications Powers for the National Guard
Legislators in the House and Senate are investigating methods to expand the powers of the National Guard in cyber operations and communication resilience as they move on with the FY 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The proposed clauses would place National Guard units at the forefront of safeguarding crucial infrastructure, enhancing systems for communication, and […]
How a Former Waffen-SS Officer Became an American War Hero Buried at Arlington National Cemetery
A white granite headstone in Section 60 of Arlington National Cemetery bears a name that sounds American: Larry Allan Thorne. But the man buried there was born Lauri Allan Törni in Viipuri, Finland, on May 28, 1919, fought for three nations across three decades, and remains the only known former Waffen-SS member interred at Arlington […]
Shutdown or Not, National Guard Will Stay in Washington D.C.
As most government activities remain shut down in Washington D.C. due to budget gridlock, the National Guard remains on patrol across the nation’s capital. Its deployment has now stretched past 60 days, with about 1,500 guardsmen from nine states continuing to assist D.C. police with public safety—even as D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has chastised President […]
Could National Guard Soldiers Be Deployed in Dallas to Combat Crime?
WASHINGTON – Texas Republicans laud President Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops in D.C., saying the move has helped reduce violent crime in the nation’s capital and bolstered public safety. Trump has signaled he could do the same in other cities such as Chicago and New Orleans. Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker, a Democrat, said […]
Georgia Governor Sending 300 National Guard Troops to DC amid Trump’s Crackdown
ATLANTA — Gov. Brian Kemp said Friday he’s deploying more than 300 Georgia National Guard troops to Washington to aid President Donald Trump’s federal intervention in the nation’s capital amid a widening debate over the use of the military for local law enforcement. The contingent involves roughly 300 soldiers who are scheduled to mobilize in […]
Trump Suggests National Guard Could Go into New Orleans, a Blue City in a Red State
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump suggested Wednesday that New Orleans could be his next target for deploying the National Guard to fight crime, potentially expanding the number of cities around the nation where he may send federal law enforcement. Trump has already said he plans to send the National Guard into Chicago and Baltimore following […]
Chicago Prepares for an Influx of National Guard Troops and Immigration Agents
CHICAGO — Chicago community leaders forged ahead Wednesday with preparations for the expected influx of National Guard troops and immigration agents to the city, advising residents about their rights and organizing protests with fresh urgency. Details about the operation are scant, but President Donald Trump has amped up the rhetoric about crime in the nation’s […]
Navy Gets Request for ICE, National Guard to Operate Out of Chicago-Area Base
The Department of Homeland Security has asked the Navy to use one of its bases in the greater Chicago area for immigration enforcement, a move that would further cement the Trump administration’s use of U.S. military personnel and installations for a nationwide detention and deportation effort. Navy officials on Thursday referred all questions to the […]
The National Guard Has Been Activated to Chicago 18 Times from 1877-2021. Here’s a Breakdown.
If President Donald Trump follows through on his threat to send National Guard troops to Chicago — over the objections of Gov. JB Pritzker and Mayor Brandon Johnson — then it would be unprecedented. “In Illinois, we are not aware of the state’s National Guard forces ever being federalized for an in-state response without the […]
Trump Order Deepens National Guard’s Role in US Law Enforcement
The National Guard’s role in law enforcement throughout the country could expand under an executive order signed by President Donald Trump on Monday. The order requires Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to create a specialized unit within the D.C. National Guard “dedicated to ensuring public safety and order in the nation’s capital.” Hegseth also is charged […]