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2 military personnel, appearing to be National Guard, shot near White House: Sources

Wednesday, November 26 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Two uniformed military personnel, appearing to be National Guardsmen, have been shot in downtown Washington just blocks from the White House, according to two sources familiar with the ongoing situation.The Metropolitan Police Department said it is on the scene of a shooting... Read More.

Judge temporarily blocks deployment of National Guard into Memphis

Tuesday, November 18 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) --A Tennessee judge on Monday night blocked the deployment of National Guard into Memphis, concluding that Gov. Bill Lee exceeded his authority by sending troops into the city.Davidson County Chancellor Patricia Head Moskal issued a temporary injunction to prohibit the deployment into... Read More.

DuBois Robotics Team Fundraising for National Trip

Friday, November 14 by wcednews

DUBOIS - The DuBois Area Robotics team will be hosting a Basket Bingo fundraiser this weekend. The robotics team will be hosting this fundraiser on Saturday at the DuBois VFW Post 813 beginning at 5pm to help support their trip to the Denver BEST Regional... Read More.

Judge permanently blocks deployment of National Guard to Portland, saying Trump exceeded his authority

Saturday, November 8 by ABC News

(PORTLAND, Ore.) -- A federal judge ruled on Friday that Donald Trump "exceeded the President's authority" when he sent federalized National Guard troops into Portland.In a 106-decision, Trump-appointed U.S. District Judge Karin Immergut made permanent an order she issued last month blocking the deployment... Read More.

National spotlight shines on NYC mayoral race as voters make final decisions

Tuesday, November 4 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Eyes are on New York City as Election Day arrives, marking the final opportunity for voters to weigh in on the high-stakes mayoral race.While New Yorkers are focused on solving key issues of affordability and public safety, the implications of this... Read More.

Judge extends block on National Guard deployment into Portland

Monday, November 3 by ABC News

(PORTLAND, Ore.) -- A federal judge on Sunday extended her order blocking President Donald Trump from sending National Guard troops into Portland, continuing the legal battle over the president’s power to use the military on American cities.Following a three-day trial last week, U.S. District... Read More.

States to have rapid-response National Guard units for civil disturbances by Jan. 1: Official

Thursday, October 30 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The National Guard is planning to train as many as 500 troops per state to serve as part of a rapid-response force focused on civil disturbance missions, according to a U.S. official.The move follows an executive order signed by President Donald... Read More.

Trump administration seeks to dissolve remaining order blocking National Guard deployment to Portland

Tuesday, October 21 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Trump administration has filed a motion seeking to dissolve the remaining order preventing them from deploying National Guard troops to Portland, Oregon.The filing on Monday came after the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals overturned, earlier that day, another temporary restraining order... Read More.

Trump administration can deploy National Guard to Portland, court rules

Tuesday, October 21 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- An appeals court on Monday overturned a temporary restraining order that prevented the Trump administration from deploying the National Guard to Portland, Oregon.The ruling by a panel of Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals judges allows the Trump administration to deploy Oregon National Guard... Read More.

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to allow National Guard deployment in Illinois

Friday, October 17 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) The Trump administration filed an emergency stay request Friday with the Supreme Court to undo a lower court order blocking the deployment of the National Guard in Chicago. "This Court should stay the district court’s October 9 injunction in its entirety," the filing, written by... Read More.

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