National Guard authorized to bear arms in D.C. as federal control expands
Tourists will pass through National Guard members stationed outside Union Station in Washington, DC on August 18, 2025. WASHINGTON – Defense Secretary Pete Hegses has authorized the deployment of armed National Guard troops in Washington, D.C., as mentioned by the Pentagon on Friday. In related news, President Donald Trump indicated he might declare a “national […]
Will Tuberville send the National Guard to Birmingham and Montgomery as Trump did in DC? Absolutely.
Referring to a recent murder-free week in DC, President Trump’s federal intervention in local law enforcement has sparked hundreds of arrests. On Friday, the governor of Alabama mentioned his commitment to tackling crime in major cities. During an interview on “Longshore and McKnight,” Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn), who is running for governor in 2026, was […]
7 Things: Alabama’s economy is strong; Ivey prepared to deploy National Guard; UWA maintains DEI; and more…
7. The Mayor of Hoover, Frank Brokert, has spoken out against threats and racist remarks aimed at Tamver Patel, a Muslim candidate for city council. Both the FBI and the Hoover Police are currently looking into the situation. 6. Racist social media posts targeting Indian restaurants and businesses in Huntsville have prompted local responses. There’s […]
Tennessee National Guard to assist D.C. police force
Deployment of Tennessee National Guard Troops to D.C. Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has authorized the dispatch of 160 members of the Tennessee State Guard to Washington, D.C. this week. This move comes in response to a request from President Donald Trump, aimed at assisting with law enforcement efforts in the capital. According to spokesperson Elizabeth […]
Four Republican states dispatch almost 1,000 National Guard members to D.C. for Trump enforcement action
WASHINGTON – Four Republican governors are dispatching nearly 1,000 National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., following President Donald Trump’s recent activation of 800 security personnel from district guards as part of a federal initiative in the capital. This action raises the total number of National Guard troops in the district to around 1,800, despite the […]
Three States Plan to Dispatch National Guard Troops to DC
National Guard Deployment in D.C. by Three States Ohio, South Carolina, and West Virginia are sending National Guard units to Washington, D.C., as part of the Trump administration’s strategy to tackle crime and homelessness in the capital. West Virginia plans to send between 300 and 400 personnel, while South Carolina is contributing 200, and Ohio […]
Tennessee governor ready to deploy National Guard to D.C. for police control
Tennessee Governor Expresses Willingness to Send National Guard Troops to D.C. Tennessee Governor Bill Lee stated on Wednesday that President Donald Trump’s federal law enforcement is prepared to deploy National Guard troops to Washington, D.C. as part of an ongoing federal operation there. Lee mentioned a conversation he had with Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll, indicating […]
Trump’s large-scale deportations set the stage for sending in the National Guard to D.C.
National Guard members are set to arrive at the DC Armory headquarters in Washington, DC, on August 12, 2025. President Donald Trump has declared that the DC Metropolitan Police Department is under federal authority and aims to deploy the National Guard to various districts to combat crime in the capital. WASHINGTON – President Trump’s decision […]
Trial in National Guard lawsuit examines boundaries of Trump’s power
Controversy Surrounds Military Involvement in Civil Law Enforcement in California Just moments after Secretary of National Defense Pete Heggs announced plans to significantly increase National Guard presence, senior military officials found themselves in a federal court in California discussing the controversial deployment of soldiers to Los Angeles. The protest movement that surfaced earlier this summer […]
Hegseth Clarifies the Role of the National Guard in Law Enforcement in DC
Defense Secretary Discusses National Guard Deployment in DC On Monday, Defense Secretary Pete Hegses appeared on Fox News’ “Ingraham Angle,” where he addressed his authority regarding the deployment of National Guard members in Washington, DC. He mentioned that while he has “a wide latitude” in granting permits, he clarified that the National Guard would not […]