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‘This is political theater’: Healey responds to Trump’s threats to deploy National Guard to other major U.S. cities

It does nothing to improve public safety.” The post ‘This is political theater’: Healey responds to Trump’s threats to deploy ...

Trump's threat to deploy troops to Chicago draws criticism from city and state officials

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has insisted there is “no emergency that warrants” Trump sending troops into the Windy City.

National Guard members begin carrying handguns and rifles during deployment in DC

National Guard members, who began carrying weapons Sunday, have mostly been aiding law enforcement with community safety ...

Mayor Brandon Johnson and Gov. JB Pritzker ponder steps to counter potential National Guard plans in Chicago

Mayor Brandon Johnson and Gov. JB Pritzker worked Sunday preparing plans to counter plans detailed in media reports that the ...

Some National Guard units in Washington are now carrying firearms in escalation of Trump deployment

Some National Guard units patrolling the nation’s capital at the direction of President Donald Trump have started carrying ...

National Guard in DC to carry M17 pistols, conduct law enforcement duties, task force says

National Guard troops in Washington, D.C., will now carry weapons for personal protection and are allowed to carry out law ...

Trump's week shaped by crime agenda, potential guard deployment to Chicago

Widening the federal role in security assistance in Democratic-run cities has sparked pushback from local officials who call ...