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.
Trump threatens to invoke Insurrection Act
The fight over President Trump's push to use the National Guard is escalating on the West Coast. The administration is asking an appeals court to let it send California Guard troops into Portland after a judge blocked that move. In Illinois, a judge has allowed Texas guard troops to deploy to Chicago, with 200 expected this week. Governor J.B. Pritzker calls it an unconstitutional invasion. And tonight, the president is threatening to invoke the Insurrection Act, overriding courts and governors.
The fight over President Trump's push to use the National Guard is escalating on the West Coast. The administration is asking an appeals court to let it send California Guard troops into Portland after a judge blocked that move. In Illinois, a judge has allowed Texas guard troops to deploy to Chicago, with 200 expected this week. Governor J.B. Pritzker calls it an unconstitutional invasion. And tonight, the president is threatening to invoke the Insurrection Act, overriding courts and governors.
Trump admin targeting migrant children
Under the operation name, "Freaky Friday," the Trump administration is targeting migrant children who are not with their parents.
Under the operation name, "Freaky Friday," the Trump administration is targeting migrant children who are not with their parents.
These lawmakers offered to reject their salaries during government shutdown
Legislators from both political parties are asking to have their pay withheld amid the ongoing government shutdown.
Legislators from both political parties are asking to have their pay withheld amid the ongoing government shutdown.
Judge blocks Trump from sending CA troops to Oregon
A federal judge has ruled against the Trump administration's plan to send California National Guard troops to Portland.
A federal judge has ruled against the Trump administration's plan to send California National Guard troops to Portland.
Judge blocks Trump from sending CA troops to OR
U.S. District Judge Karin Immergut has blocked President Donald Trump?s directive to deploy National Guard troops to Portland, Oregon, for the second time in two days.
U.S. District Judge Karin Immergut has blocked President Donald Trump?s directive to deploy National Guard troops to Portland, Oregon, for the second time in two days.
Federal judge favors Newsom in court battle over Trump sending CA Nat’l Guard troops to Oregon
A federal judge has issued a temporary block on deploying California National Guard units to Oregon.
A federal judge has issued a temporary block on deploying California National Guard units to Oregon.
Newsom threatens to yank funding from universities that comply with Trump demands
Colleges and universities in California could be caught in a showdown between President Trump and Gov. Newsom. We explain what the president is demanding in exchange for better access to federal funding.
Colleges and universities in California could be caught in a showdown between President Trump and Gov. Newsom. We explain what the president is demanding in exchange for better access to federal funding.
Americans' trust in media plunges to new low of 28%, data suggests
The overall confidence in media to report news in a balanced and fair way dropped substantially, according to a recent poll.
The overall confidence in media to report news in a balanced and fair way dropped substantially, according to a recent poll.
Government shutdown halts US military planes at Pacific Airshow
The F-35 Lightning II, F-22 Raptor and A-10 Thunderbolt won't be included this year.
The F-35 Lightning II, F-22 Raptor and A-10 Thunderbolt won't be included this year.
Here's how long the government shutdown could go on
This shutdown is expected to last at least three days, as the Senate isn't likely to hold any votes until at least Oct. 3.
This shutdown is expected to last at least three days, as the Senate isn't likely to hold any votes until at least Oct. 3.
Immigration operations to continue despite government shutdown
ICE said despite a lapse in funding, immigration enforcement will continue during the shutdown.
ICE said despite a lapse in funding, immigration enforcement will continue during the shutdown.
ICE to continue working during government shutdown
ICE vows it will continue operations through the government shutdown that happened under President Donald Trump's watch.
ICE vows it will continue operations through the government shutdown that happened under President Donald Trump's watch.
Just 3 states are responsible for 80% of known school book bans
An annual report on book bans in U.S. schools finds that 80% of the nearly 7,000 books banned for the 2024-2025 school year took place in just three states.
An annual report on book bans in U.S. schools finds that 80% of the nearly 7,000 books banned for the 2024-2025 school year took place in just three states.
Government shutdown begins: Here's how it will impact LA
Thousands of essential workers, including those at LAX, are now required to work without pay.
Thousands of essential workers, including those at LAX, are now required to work without pay.
Government shutdown begins. What happens now?
While many federal agencies still operate during the shutdown, government employees’ jobs and several public services will be impacted. Here’s what you need to know.
While many federal agencies still operate during the shutdown, government employees’ jobs and several public services will be impacted. Here’s what you need to know.
US government shutdown begins: What to know
Hundreds of thousands of government employees are likely to be furloughed, while places like national parks and museums will be closed.
Hundreds of thousands of government employees are likely to be furloughed, while places like national parks and museums will be closed.
Here's how a government shutdown affects student loan payments
The U.S. Department of Education says many of its core operations will continue despite a government shutdown – though 87% of its workforce will be furloughed.
The U.S. Department of Education says many of its core operations will continue despite a government shutdown – though 87% of its workforce will be furloughed.
Republicans push for constitutional amendment to dock lawmakers' pay during government shutdowns
'No back pay either!!' Rep Ralph Norman declared in a post about the proposed Constitutional Amendment that would kick in during a government shutdown.
'No back pay either!!' Rep Ralph Norman declared in a post about the proposed Constitutional Amendment that would kick in during a government shutdown.
Government shutdown in effect, 1st in 6 years
President Donald Trump and lawmakers allowed a government shutdown to take place, its first in six years, which also happened during the former's first term in the Oval Office.
President Donald Trump and lawmakers allowed a government shutdown to take place, its first in six years, which also happened during the former's first term in the Oval Office.