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Parties split on deploying troops against California protesters - Roll Call

Lawmakers divided along party lines on whether U.S. military forces should deploy to quell protests even over the objections of a governor.

Roll Call · Jun 9, 2025

Kristi Noem Once Called Federal Use of National Guard as 'Attack on States' Rights'. Now She Supports Trump's Use in LA Protests

Kristi Noem, once a vocal defender of states' rights against federal use of the National Guard, now supports Trump's deployment of troops in California.

Latin Times · Jun 9, 2025

Trump's memo activating the National Guard doesn't specify LA. It could apply anywhere and preemptively, legal expert says

“No president has ever federalized the National Guard for purposes of responding to potential future civil unrest anywhere in the country.”

Fortune · Jun 9, 2025

From Kent State to Los Angeles, using armed forces to police civilians is a high-risk strategy

Responding to street protests in Los Angeles against federal immigration enforcement raids, President Donald Trump ordered 2,000 soldiers from the California National Guard into the city on June 7, 2025, to protect agents carrying out the raids. Trump also authorized the Pentagon to dispatch regular U.S. troops “as necessary” to…

The Conversation · Jun 9, 2025

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Tear gas was fired at protesters in Los Angeles when some demonstrators moved close to National Guard troops and police and shouted insults at them. President Donald Trump deployed the Guard after protests erupted when federal immigration authorities arrested dozens of people across the city.

The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2025

‘The stuff of dictatorships’: Trump admin threat to deploy military to LA protest met with angry reactions

The White House on Saturday said it would send 2,000 National Guard troops to Los Angeles to make arrests as anti-ICE protests entered their second day.

The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2025

Trump and CA Governor Newsom clash over deployment of National Guard in LA

Claiming that state officials “cannot perform their duties,” US President Donald Trump dispatched the National Guard to control Los Angeles' immigration “insurgencies”.

Euronews · Jun 8, 2025

Transgender troops face a deadline and a difficult decision: Stay or go?

As transgender service members face a deadline to leave the U.S. military, hundreds are taking the financial bonus to depart voluntarily

The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2025

Hillsborough ‘Castlemen’ parade at full strength for first time since 1890

The Hillsborough Fort Guard was created in the 17th century when a royal warrant was first issued by Charles II.

Evening Standard · May 31, 2025

Hegseth's plan to cut senior military jobs could hit more than 120 high-ranking officers

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s plans to slash the number of senior military leaders across the services would cut more than 120 high-ranking officer jobs in the active duty and National Guard, including as many as nine top general slots

The Independent UK · May 13, 2025