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Does a presidential candidate’s military service still matter to US voters?

Experts say that fewer veterans have won the White House in recent years — but a military record can still curry favour.

Al Jazeera

In a new era of campus upheaval, the 1970 Kent State shootings show the danger of deploying troops to crush legal protests

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has expressed his intention, if elected to a second term, to use the U.S. armed forces to suppress domestic protests. The New York Times reports that Trump’s allies are marshaling legal arguments to justify using National Guard or active-duty military troops for crowd control.

The Conversation

Donald Trump promises a new ‘Space National Guard’ if he retakes White House

‘The time has come to create a Space National Guard as the primary combat reserve of the US Space Force,’ Trump says

The Independent UK

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Trump To Criticize Biden Administration's Afghanistan Withdrawal

Former President Trump to criticize VP Harris over Afghanistan withdrawal at National Guard event in Michigan, coinciding with the third anniversary of a t...

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Takeaways from the AP's review of Tim Walz's descriptions of his military record

Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz served in the National Guard for 24 years, rising through the enlisted ranks and receiving an honorable discharge

The Independent UK

Illinois National Guard On Standby At Democratic National Convention

Governor Pritzker confirms National Guard presence at Democratic National Convention in Chicago as a precautionary measure for expected protests.

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Mexico's incoming president Sheinbaum to carry on AMLO's legacy of militarizing the National Guard

The body has a history of severe human rights violations and using lethal force against unarmed civilians. Fully militarizing it could shield it from civilian prosecution

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Hundreds of veterans hit back in Walz’s defense after Trump attacks his service record

More than 1,000 sign open letter defending the former National Guard soldier against ‘stolen valor’ attack from Trump campaign

The Independent UK

Puerto Rico activates National Guard as it braces for Tropical Storm Ernesto

The island also cancelled the start of classes in public schools. There is a warning for several countries in the Caribbean

Latin Times

Puerto Rico Braces For Tropical Storm Ernesto Impact

Tropical Storm Ernesto prompts activation of National Guard in Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands. Forecasters warn of potential floods, landslides, and p...

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The Latest: A downgraded Debby still threatens with heavy rain and flooding

Debby has been downgraded from a tropical storm but continues to lash the coasts of the Carolinas with rain

The Independent UK

Operation Lone Star Faces Backlash, As Activists Demand End To Border Militarization And Civil Rights Abuses

The three-year, $11.2 billion program was implemented in 2021 to send thousands of National Guard troops to the border in order to stop illegal immigration.

Latin Times

Unearthed 2020 call reveals Trump saying he was ‘very happy’ with Tim Walz’s handling of George Floyd protests

Trump branded Walz as ‘excellent guy’ who helped knock down Minnesota rioters like ‘bowling pins’ in newly-surfaced audio

The Independent UK

Tim Walz’s handling of George Floyd’s killing by police comes back into view

Progressives largely commended Walz’s actions, but he also drew critique for deploying National Guard during protests

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Minnesota Governor Criticized For Response To Minneapolis Unrest

Minneapolis Mayor Frey criticizes Gov. Walz's response to unrest following George Floyd's death, highlighting delays in National Guard deployment.

The Independent UK

Harris VP pick Tim Walz under microscope for response to 2020 George Floyd protests in Minneapolis

Walz passed a series of major criminal justice reforms and prosecuted officers who killed George Floyd, but has come under criticism for how he deployed National Guard during 2020 uprisings

France 24

Kamala Harris picks Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as running mate

Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris chose Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her vice-presidential running mate on Tuesday, according to US media. Walz, a former US Army National Guard veteran and teacher, brings a blend of progressive policy achievements and Midwestern appeal to the Harris-Walz ticket, as they prepare to challenge…

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Georgia Governor Deploys National Guard For Hurricane Debby Response

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp authorizes deployment of 2,000 National Guard troops in response to Hurricane Debby, emphasizing preparedness and safety measures.

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Salon

Secret Service fail: Kim Cheatle must go

Now that Democrats and Republicans appear united about booting Kim Cheatle, let's focus on the guns

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US Service Members To Assist With Republican National Convention

1,700 National Guard members from Wisconsin, Minnesota, and North Dakota providing security at the Republican National Convention.

Latin Times

GOP-led states continue pitching in to Texas' Operation Lone Star to crack down on immigration

More than a dozen states have dug into their own budgets to send more personnel to the state

Latin Times

Texas sheriff buys pepper ball and tear gas launchers to deter migrants from crossing the border

Kinney County sheriff Brad Coe said the weapons would be used if migrants seek to rush ports of entry

The Texas Tribune

Eagle Pass residents have mixed feelings about sharing their city with the National Guard

Texas has sent thousands of soldiers to the border as part of Gov. Greg Abbott’s multibillion-dollar initiative Operation Lone Star. No border town has felt their presence more than Eagle Pass.

The Texas Tribune

GOP-led states have pledged hundreds of troops and spent millions of dollars to help Texas secure the border this year

The federal government has deployed National Guard to the border for years, but more than a dozen states have dug into their own budgets to send even more personnel

Latin Times

Suspected drug tunnel connecting Tijuana and the U.S. found after anonymous tip

The tunnel is connected to another one found two years ago in the same area

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