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Trump deploys troops to Washington

Trump’s domestic troop deployment tests limits of nearly 150-year-old law

As President Donald Trump pushes the bounds of military activity on domestic soil, a debate has emerged over a nearly 150-year old law that regulates when federal troops can intervene in state issues.

The Seattle Times · 2d

Trump’s D.C. troop deployment tests limits of nearly 150-year-old law

President Donald Trump's recent actions have sparked debate over the Posse Comitatus Act, a law from 1878 that limits military involvement in domestic affairs.

BBC · 4d

Trump deploys troops to Washington in 'crime crackdown'

President Trump has announced he's sending 800 National Guard troops to Washington DC and taking control of its police force, as he targets a crime "emergency" there. He claims that America's capital has been taken over by violent criminals.

National Guard, Washington DC

UPI on MSN · 1d

National Guard troops patrol D.C. streets, sweep homeless camps

Dressed in camouflage fatigues, National Guard troops patrolled areas of Washington Thursday, dispatched by President Donald Trump to police what he has called "out of control crime" in the city.

BBC on MSN · 3d

National Guard troops appear in Washington DC as mayor rejects 'authoritarian push'

Washington DC Mayor Muriel Bowser, a Democrat, who has denied crime is out of control in her city, described the troop deployment as an "authoritarian push". Trump, a Republican, has also threatened similar deployments against New York and Chicago, two other Democratic-controlled cities.

United States Army · 11h

Washington Army National Guard Prepares for Enduring Partners

JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD, Wash. - In preparation for Enduring Partners 2025 in Lop Buri, Thailand, soldiers from the Washington Army National Guard’s

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Washington Guard, U.S. Army Reserve Conduct Helocast Training in the Pacific Northwest

CAMP MURRAY, Wash. - Whether on land, in the air or on water, Guard members train to adapt to any mission. The Washington ...

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As Republicans tout domestic troop deployments, ‘Jade Helm’ is relevant anew

In 2015, the right feared active-duty troops in local communities. In 2025, some Republicans can’t wait to send active-duty ...

AFRO American Newspapers6h

DC sues to halt White House’s unprecedented police takeover amid federal troop surge

Washington, D.C., sued Aug. 15 to block President Trump’s takeover of its police department, calling it illegal and dangerous. The move installs DEA chief Terry Cole as emergency head, displacing ...

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DC troop numbers expected to increase as Trump pushes to extend federal takeover despite dropping crime figures

The number of federal troops descending on Washington, D.C., is set to increase as President Donald Trump pushes to extend ...

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Local scout troop helps lay wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

There is an incredible honor for a local scout troop.Scouting America Troop 541 out of Buchanan helped to lay a wreath at the ...

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