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Trump Moves to Federalize D.C. Police Amid Rising Crime and Controversy Over National Guard Deployment

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LAS VEGAS — President Donald Trump announced plans to place policing in the District of Columbia directly under federal control, a move aimed at reestablishing order amid rising concerns over crime and homelessness. During a White House briefing on Monday, Trump stated that he would deploy National Guard troops to assist in the effort. This decision follows Trump’s earlier directive to federal law enforcement agencies to increase their presence in Washington, D.C., for a period of seven days. This heightened security is the result of recent incidents, including an attack on a former member of … Read more

Judges Scrutinize Trump’s National Guard Deployment in High-Stakes Legal Clash with California Governor

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Los Angeles, California – In a contentious legal battle, California Governor Gavin Newsom is challenging President Donald Trump’s authority to deploy National Guard troops in response to ongoing protests in Los Angeles. During a recent hearing at the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, a federal attorney asserted that the president holds exclusive power to command the Guard during times of perceived threat, citing federal law regarding rebellion and invasion. Attorney Brett Shumate, representing the federal government, argued that local law enforcement has been ineffective amid the chaos. “Local authorities are either unable or unwilling to … Read more

California Takes Legal Stand: Did Trump’s National Guard Deployment Overstep Presidential Authority?

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Los Angeles, California — The state of California is taking legal action against President Donald Trump over his recent deployment of National Guard troops in Los Angeles. Announced on Monday, the lawsuit filed by Governor Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta seeks to overturn Trump’s order, which involved sending 2,000 state National Guard members to the city amid protests related to immigration enforcement. The lawsuit asserts that Trump exceeded his legal authority under Section 12406 of Title 10 of the U.S. Code when he invoked this provision, which permits the federal government to call … Read more