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Blue state crackdown: Trump authorises 300 National Guard troops to Chicago; ‘lawlessness plaguing US,’ claims White House

US President Donald Trump on Saturday authorised the deployment of 300 National Guard troops to Chicago to protect federal officers and assets, White House confirmed.The MAGA leader took the step after weeks of threatening action, despite objections from local leaders.“President Trump has authorized 300 national guardsmen to protect federal officers and assets,” White House spokeswoman […]

‘Unreliable social media posts’: US judge temporarily halts Donald Trump’s deployment of national guard to Portland; cites potential 10th Amendment violation

A federal judge in Oregon on Saturday issued a temporary restraining order blocking President Donald Trump from deploying 200 National Guard troops to Portland. The decision comes after Trump announced the deployment to protect what he described as a “war-ravaged” city, while a lawsuit challenging the move proceeds in court.The ruling by US District Judge […]

Dubai crown prince tours National Guard Headquarters, Key highlights from Sheikh Hamdan’s visit | World News

Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan visits UAE National Guard HQ, highlighting readiness, training, technology, and strong leadership support for national defense. His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and UAE Minister of Defence, visited the National Guard headquarters in Abu Dhabi on 3 October 2025. He […]

Nepal Gen Z protests: Army enforces nationwide curfew; soldiers guard parliament after 2 days of unrest

Gen Z uprising in Nepal (PTI photo) The Nepal army on Wednesday imposed a nationwide curfew following massive Gen Z-led protests that turned violent, leading to vandalism of key government buildings and attacks on top political leaders.Armed soldiers guarded Nepal’s parliament as Kathmandu streets lay deserted under an indefinite curfew.In its statement, the Army said, […]

Watch: US coast guard blows up drug boat in Caribbean; seizes 13,000 pounds of cocaine

The US coast guard destroyed a drug-laden boat bound for the United States, seizing nearly 13,000 pounds of cocaine in a high-profile operation. A video posted on X Wednesday shows the vessel being blown up into flames as authorities carried out the strike.“ASMR: @USCG captures, burns, and sinks a drug boat. Over the weekend, as […]

‘Easier than DC’: Trump suggests national guard deployment in New Orleans; vows to fix city in two weeks

US President Donald Trump (AP) US President Donald Trump on Wednesday floated the idea of sending the National Guard to New Orleans, raising the prospect of expanding federal law enforcement operations to more US cities.“So we’re making a determination now,” Trump told reporters in the Oval Office during a meeting with Polish President Karol Nawrocki. […]

Trump calls Chicago a ‘hellhole,’ threatens to send National Guard despite local resistance: ‘We’re going in’

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he will deploy National Guard troops to Chicago, describing the city as a “hellhole” plagued by gun violence. “We’re going in,” Trump told reporters, while suggesting Baltimore could be next. He rejected claims that he is targeting Democratic-run cities, insisting, “This isn’t a political thing. I have an […]

Illegal use of troops: US court slams Trump, judge rules Guard deployment in California broke law; LA immigration protests at center of clash

A federal judge has ruled that US President Donald Trump’s use of National Guard troops during immigration enforcement protests in Southern California violated federal law. US District Judge Charles Breyer, sitting in San Francisco, issued the ruling, finding that the administration overstepped legal boundaries by deploying troops to the Los Angeles area over the summer. […]

Trump hails Democratic DC mayor Bowser as crime ‘partner,’ declares capital a ‘crime-free zone’ after Guard surge: ‘Carjackings down 87%’

Muriel Bowser (left), Donald Trump (AP) US President Donald Trump is touting an unlikely alliance with Washington, DC, Mayor Muriel Bowser, crediting her cooperation with his administration for what he calls a stunning collapse in the capital’s crime rates.“Wow! Mayor Muriel Bowser of DC has become very popular because she worked with me and my […]

Pam Bondi fires DOJ paralegal Elizabeth Baxter accused of obscene gestures at National Guard

Attorney General Pam Bondi on Saturday fired a justice department paralegal accused of repeatedly flipping off National Guard members deployed to Washington, DC under President Donald Trump’s crime-control initiative. Elizabeth Baxter, a paralegal in the DOJ’s environment and natural resources division, was removed from federal service “effective immediately,” according to a termination memo Bondi issued […]