National Guard

California’s ongoing legal conflict with the Trump administration over the deployment of military forces in Los Angeles has escalated after an appeals court decision that provided Donald Trump with a procedural advantage. What Happened: California’s legal dispute with the Trump...

United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk urged U.S. authorities Monday to respect peaceful assembly rights and avoid military force against protesters opposing President Donald Trump‘s immigration crackdown. The warning comes as federal tensions escalate with 4,700 troops...

On Sunday, California Governor Gavin Newsom called on President Donald Trump to rescind the deployment of National Guard troops in Los Angeles, arguing that it is a violation of the state’s sovereignty and only exacerbates tensions amid ongoing protests. What Happened: Newsom’s request...

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz was named as the vice-presidential pick of Democratic presidential nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday. Here's a look at some fun facts you might not know about Walz ahead of the 2024 presidential election. 1. High School Teacher/Football Coach: Prior to his...

Donald Trump, well-known as a fawning admirer of authoritative dictators worldwide, is at it again. In a militant speech, long on insults and threats, Trump told attendees at the America First Policy Institute’s two-day summit that the U.S. needs to copy China,...

Benzinga is covering every angle of how the coronavirus affects the financial world. For daily updates, sign up for our coronavirus newsletter. President Donald Trump announced that he had activated the National Guard for three states in the wake of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)...

One day after the nationwide “Day Without Immigrants” campaign — a pro-immigration strike prompting shutdown of businesses across the United States — rumors circulated of escalated federal efforts to deport policy violators. According to a draft memo acquired by The...