In a bold escalation of the war on drugs, the Pentagon is sending the USS Gerald Ford aircraft carrier to the Caribbean, armed with advanced fighter jets to target drug cartels in Venezuela. This move signals a shift towards ground strikes against illicit activities.
Legal battles over President Trump's deployment of National Guard troops in Portland and Chicago escalate as the Supreme Court prepares to weigh in. Local leaders oppose military intervention, raising questions about presidential power.
Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley is making headlines for his marathon speech on the Senate floor, which challenges Trump's authoritarian tactics and addresses the ongoing government shutdown. With powerful statements and strong visuals, Merkley aims to rally support against perceived threats to democracy.
Oregon U.S. District Judge Karin J. Immergut is under scrutiny as the federal government pushes to lift her order blocking National Guard troop mobilization in Portland. The state and city have just 24 hours to respond!
In a bold move, the Trump administration has petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene and allow the deployment of troops in Illinois, intensifying federal efforts to bolster security in the Chicago area. What does this mean for the city?
President Trump has appealed to the Supreme Court to allow the deployment of the National Guard in Chicago, challenging lower court rulings and raising questions about presidential authority amid ongoing protests and unrest.
Tensions rise as Texas National Guard troops arrive in Chicago amid political backlash. Illinois Governor Pritzker and Mayor Johnson voice strong opposition to the deployment, alleging a power grab by the Trump administration.
In a pivotal ruling, a federal court has kept Oregon National Guard troops under federal control while preventing their deployment in Portland. This decision maintains the current status and aims to avoid escalating tensions amid ongoing protests.
As Texas National Guard prepares to deploy to Chicago, Illinois leaders express outrage, claiming it’s part of a political agenda by the Trump administration. Lawsuits and strong statements highlight the growing tensions over military involvement in domestic affairs.
President Trump has sent federal troops from California to Portland, bypassing a court order. This controversial move has sparked outrage among state leaders and intensified protests over immigration enforcement.