The Insurrection Act: What is it and could Trump invoke it for National Guard?
As conflict over Trump’s deployment of federal troops continues, Trump said Monday he’d be willing to invoke the Insurrection Act if necessary to get active duty military in states. Here’s what that means.
As conflict over Trump’s deployment of federal troops continues, Trump said Monday he’d be willing to invoke the Insurrection Act if necessary to get active duty military in states. Here’s what that means.
Veterans accuse ICE of 'escalating violence' against protesters in Broadview
A group of veterans spoke out against ICE and other federal agencies Thursday morning outside the Broadview processing facility.
A group of veterans spoke out against ICE and other federal agencies Thursday morning outside the Broadview processing facility.
Pete Hegseth announces major military changes in meeting of top generals
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced new military guidelines at a meeting in Quantico, Virginia. He's says physical standards for service members has eroded and that it is time to raise the bar.
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced new military guidelines at a meeting in Quantico, Virginia. He's says physical standards for service members has eroded and that it is time to raise the bar.
U.S. military service members aren’t paid during government shutdown; most VA services not impacted
During a government shutdown, members of the United States military, including active duty, National Guard, and reserve members, are not paid but must continue to report for duty to carry out their assigned responsibilities. Members of the Coast Guard are also not paid during the shutdown.
During a government shutdown, members of the United States military, including active duty, National Guard, and reserve members, are not paid but must continue to report for duty to carry out their assigned responsibilities. Members of the Coast Guard are also not paid during the shutdown.
If Trump admin seeks to deploy troops to Illinois, state will sue, officials say
Gov. JB Pritzker said the Trump administration is seeking to deploy 100 military troops to Illinois to protect federal immigration personnel and facilities. Pritzker said the Illinois National Guard received word that the Department of Homeland Security sent a memo to the Department of War to seek the deployment of troops.
Gov. JB Pritzker said the Trump administration is seeking to deploy 100 military troops to Illinois to protect federal immigration personnel and facilities. Pritzker said the Illinois National Guard received word that the Department of Homeland Security sent a memo to the Department of War to seek the deployment of troops.
Raoul calls military deployments 'illegal,' weighs legal action
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul said Monday the military mobilization in U.S. cities is ?illegal? and warned he may pursue a legal challenge if Chicago faces a similar deployment.
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul said Monday the military mobilization in U.S. cities is ?illegal? and warned he may pursue a legal challenge if Chicago faces a similar deployment.
Trump admin seeks to deploy 100 military troops to Illinois, Pritzker says
Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Monday that the Department of Homeland Security asked the Illinois National Guard to request 100 military troops from the Department of War to protect ICE personnel and facilities in the state.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Monday that the Department of Homeland Security asked the Illinois National Guard to request 100 military troops from the Department of War to protect ICE personnel and facilities in the state.
Hegseth's military leaders meeting: Trump will attend, reportedly speak
President Donald Trump will reportedly now be speaking at Hegseth’s called meeting of top military leaders this week.
President Donald Trump will reportedly now be speaking at Hegseth’s called meeting of top military leaders this week.
Hegseth summons hundreds of generals, admirals for urgent meeting
The directive doesn't offer a reason for the gathering Tuesday of senior commanders of the one-star rank or higher and their top advisers.
The directive doesn't offer a reason for the gathering Tuesday of senior commanders of the one-star rank or higher and their top advisers.
Air Force's new nuclear-capable bomber takes flight as Pentagon races against China
The Air Force is testing America's first new long-range bomber in more than three decades.
The Air Force is testing America's first new long-range bomber in more than three decades.
Hellfire missile bounces off mysterious orb in stunning UAP footage shown to Congress
Witnesses testified that there was no known technology that could survive a Hellfire impact.
Witnesses testified that there was no known technology that could survive a Hellfire impact.
Johnson says Chicago doesn't need Trump's National Guard plan: 'Invest in what works'
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson pushes back on President Trump's National Guard threats in a New York Times op-ed.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson pushes back on President Trump's National Guard threats in a New York Times op-ed.
Chicago-area farm delivering free fresh food to veterans in need
Harvest time is right around the corner. While many farmers sell their products at stores or farmers markets, there's one Chicago-area farm that isn’t doing either.
Harvest time is right around the corner. While many farmers sell their products at stores or farmers markets, there's one Chicago-area farm that isn’t doing either.
Chicago-area farm delivering free fresh food to veterans in need
Harvest time is right around the corner. While many farmers sell their products at stores or farmers markets, there's one Chicago-area farm that isn?t doing either.
Harvest time is right around the corner. While many farmers sell their products at stores or farmers markets, there's one Chicago-area farm that isn?t doing either.
Trump changes name of Defense Department to Department of War
President Trump signed another executive order changing the name of the Department of Defense to the Department of War.
President Trump signed another executive order changing the name of the Department of Defense to the Department of War.
Trump order aims to bring back ‘Department of War’
President Donald Trump signed an an executive order Friday directing the Pentagon to use the historic name “Department of War," though Congress alone has the power to make the change official.
President Donald Trump signed an an executive order Friday directing the Pentagon to use the historic name “Department of War," though Congress alone has the power to make the change official.
Trump to sign order renaming DOD to 'Department of War'
The U.S. employed the Department of War title for its military agency up until 1949 when it was renamed the Department of Defense.
The U.S. employed the Department of War title for its military agency up until 1949 when it was renamed the Department of Defense.
Chicago area braces for arrival of National Guard, ICE agents
The Chicago area is expecting federal crime crackdown operations to begin as soon as this week after verbal sparring between Gov. JB Pritzker and President Donald Trump.
The Chicago area is expecting federal crime crackdown operations to begin as soon as this week after verbal sparring between Gov. JB Pritzker and President Donald Trump.
China’s military parade shows off new missiles, drones
China displayed its military strength in a parade on the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII. Here are some photos from the massive event.
China displayed its military strength in a parade on the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII. Here are some photos from the massive event.
Veterans urge National Guard to resist possible deployment in Chicago
Veterans are urging National Guard members to resist any deployment in Chicago, calling President Trump’s threat wrong and illegal.
Veterans are urging National Guard members to resist any deployment in Chicago, calling President Trump’s threat wrong and illegal.