National Guard soldiers fatally shoot armed Memphis man
#Memphis #NationalGuardNational Guard troops fatally shot 20-year-old Tyrin Johnson in downtown Memphis after he fled armed with a handgun. The shooting occurred during a patrol under a federal task force. TBI is investigating the incident. read more
Michigan Governor Threatens to Pull Guard Over Trump Task Force
#NationalGuard #TrumpAdministrationMichigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer threatens to withdraw National Guard troops from D.C. if used for Trump's crime task force, insisting they only support America 250 celebrations. She demands strict limits after troops were seen patrolling beyond authorized areas. read more
Democratic governors send Guard to DC for celebrations
#NationalGuard #America250For first time since Trump deployed National Guard to D.C., Democratic governors send troops for America 250 celebrations. Legal experts question if troops will join controversial patrols, noting difficulty separating missions amid ongoing federal task force operations. read more
National Guard patrols reflecting pool after botched renovation
#LincolnMemorial #NationalGuardNational Guard and Park Police patrol the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool after Trump's botched renovation. Algae blooms and peeling blue coating plague the site. Trump blames saboteurs with knives, but substantiation is lacking. read more
National Guard fails to curb D.C. violent crime
#NationalGuard #DCcrimeA new study finds Trump's National Guard deployment in D.C. reduced property crimes but had little effect on violent crime, despite high taxpayer costs. Researchers call it an expensive, blunt instrument. read more
National Guard Failed to Reduce D.C. Violent Crime
#NationalGuard #ViolentCrimeNational Guard deployment in Washington D.C. had no measurable effect on violent crime, a study found. It reduced property crime 24% but cost $185 million, twice daily police costs. Trump claimed it solved crime, but analysts disagree. read more
Costly National Guard Deployment Nears One-Year Mark
#NationalGuard #WashingtonDCOver 2,500 National Guard troops remain deployed in Washington D.C. at a cost exceeding $1 million daily, with no clear end date. Despite looming elections, the prolonged military presence receives scant political discussion, highlighting the city's limited autonomy. read more
Pentagon Plans Three-Year Guard Extension in DC
#NationalGuard #DCPoliticsThe Pentagon reportedly plans to keep National Guard troops in Washington D.C. for three more years, despite President Trump recently declaring the city nearly "crime free." The extended deployment would last through his potential second term. read more
Trump Withdraws National Guard After Court Defeats
#TrumpAdministration #NationalGuardTrump's administration quietly withdrew National Guard troops from Chicago, Los Angeles, and Portland after court rulings blocked their deployment. The Supreme Court had rebuked the move, which cost nearly half a billion dollars. read more
Mexico Deploys Troops to US Border Amid Tariff Threat Concerns
#Mexico #NationalGuardMexico deploys 10,000 National Guard troops to US border in response to Trump's tariff threat. Mexican Guard and Army trucks patrol Ciudad Juárez and El Paso. This move follows an agreement to address border security and fentanyl smuggling. read more
National Guard Introduces Inauguration Patch to Enhance Security Measures
#NationalGuard #InaugurationSecurityNational Guard troops at Trump's inauguration will wear a special patch to distinguish themselves. About 7,800 troops will be on duty for crowd management and security, with preparations focusing on clear communication and a peaceful transition of power. read more
"Southern California Line Fire Burns 21,000+ Acres, Forces Evacuations"
#CaliforniaWildfire #NationalGuardThe Line Fire in Southern California has burned over 21,000 acres, prompting evacuations, with the National Guard assisting. The blaze remains largely uncontained, exacerbated by extreme heat and lightning strikes. read more