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WASHINGTON (AP) — JB Pritzker took a water taxi along the Chicago Riverwalk, past one of Donald Trump’s famous downtown towers. The gleaming and heavily trafficked tourist district was a deliberate backdrop on the day the Illinois governor directed a defiant message toward the White House: “Mr. President, do not come to Chicago. You are neither wanted here nor needed …

WASHINGTON — The majority of the more than 2,300 National Guard troops deployed in Washington to support law enforcement began carrying weapons this weekend. But as in other such National Guard deployments, the troops have been told to use their M17 pistols and powerful M4 rifles only for self-defense or as a last resort, two Defense Department officials told NBC …

Trump’s threat to deploy troops in Chicago raises legal questions  Axios Trump administration latest: Kilmar Abrego Garcia detained and possible National Guard deployment in Chicago  CNN Pritzker Vows to Stop Trump From Sending National Guard to Chicago  WTTW News Trump again floats sending troops to Democratic-run cities amid misleading claim on crime in ‘red cities’ – US politics live  The Guardian Governor JB Pritzker …

WASHINGTON — National Guard troops deployed to Washington this month to support President Donald Trump’s effort to mitigate crime will begin carrying firearms Sunday evening, according to a Defense Department official with knowledge of the planning. The majority of the guard members will carry M17 pistols, their service-issued weapons, the official said, while a small number of the troops will …

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Sunday threatened to expand his military deployments to more Democratic-led cities, responding to an offer by Maryland’s governor to join him in a tour of Baltimore by saying he might instead “send in the ‘troops.’” Last week, Trump said he was considering Chicago and New York for troop deployments similar to what he …

Trump threatens to send National Guard troops to Baltimore  The Washington Post Trump expands cities targeted for possible military deployment to Baltimore in a spat with governor  AP News Wes Moore says Trump’s rhetoric on crime is “purely performative” as president offers to send troops to Baltimore  CBS News White House claps back at Wes Moore Baltimore invitation  WUSA9 Trump threatens to send the …

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Upwards of 1,700 National Guard soldiers will be sent to 19 U.S. states to help the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as it tackles President Donald Trump’s ongoing efforts to stop illegal immigration and crime, according to a report. Citing Pentagon officials, FOX News broke the story Friday. The states include the following: Alabama Arkansas Florida Georgia Idaho Indiana Iowa …

CHICAGO (WLS) — Illinois leaders spoke out Saturday after a report claimed President Donald Trump is preparing to deploy federal troops to Chicago soon. Citing a report from The Washington Post, state officials condemned Trump’s proposed expansion of his crime crackdown efforts following his deployment of the National Guard in Washington, D.C. According to The Washington Post, the Pentagon has …

Upwards of 1,700 National Guard soldiers will be sent to 19 U.S. states to help the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as it tackles President Donald Trump’s ongoing efforts to stop illegal immigration and crime, according to a report. Citing Pentagon officials, FOX News broke the story Friday. The states include the following: Alabama Arkansas Florida Georgia Idaho Indiana Iowa …