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FACT FOCUS: Trump paints a grim portrait of Portland. The story on the ground is much less extreme

President Donald Trump and his administration have described Portland, Oregon, as a city under siege by antifa, labeling it a war zone

The Independent UK

Trump’s tragedy: the US becomes an autocracy and the presidency, a dictatorship

[…]we took the freedom of speech away.

The Conversation

Explainer: what powers does Trump actually have to deploy the military to US cities?

US President Donald Trump’s efforts to deploy the military for law enforcement duties in selected American cities is likely to end up before the US Supreme Court.

The Conversation

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Most states with National Guard troops in DC plan to withdraw this fall

More than half the states contributing National Guard troops to President Trump's federal law enforcement initiative in Washington, D.C. have set target dates for withdrawal later this fall

The Independent UK

The Latest: New York Attorney General Letitia James indicted on fraud charge, AP source says

A grand jury has indicted New York Attorney General Letitia James on a fraud charge, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press

The Independent UK

Illinois urges judge to stop National Guard deployment after Trump administration 'plowed ahead'

The state of Illinois is urging a judge to order the National Guard to stand down in the Chicago area

The Independent UK

How Chicago became ground zero for Trump's military crackdown

"This has never happened before," said Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker.

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Protesters take to the streets of Chicago as National Guard troops are deployed in Trump’s crime crackdown

“Donald Trump, you stupid clown; ICE ain’t welcome in this town,” protesters chanted

The Independent UK

What Is Plenary Power & Does Donald Trump Have It? CNN Slip-Up Sparks Concerns

Stephen Miller’s mention of Trump’s “plenary power” has raised concerns over the constitution and the president’s wielding of “limitless power”.

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MAGA influencer Nick Sortor threatens to sue Portland PD after claiming he was arrested for being ‘conservative’

Sortor, who has described Portland as a ‘third world hellhole’, has demanded that the police department apologizes for arresting him

The Independent UK

‘What a total disgrace:’ Pam Bondi struggles to address Trump’s antics, including Epstein files meddling and National Guard use

On Tuesday, October 7, United States Attorney General Pam Bondi appeared for a hearing at the Senate Judiciary Panel and answered questions related to her leadership of the Justice Department. A majority of the Senate believed that Bondi was exploiting her position and was aiding President Donald Trump in his…

The Mary Sue

Trump’s approval rating down to 40% with a majority of Americans also opposing troop deployments, new poll shows

The president’s approval rating dropped after he told US military leaders that the National Guard should be used to target an ‘enemy within’

The Independent UK

What is plenary authority, the phrase that caused Stephen Miller to freeze up during CNN interview?

Miller suggests Trump wields absolute power over decisions to send in the National Guard, before suddenly stopping speaking in an awkward interview moment

The Independent UK

Texas National Guard can stay in Illinois but can’t activate, court says. Here’s what to know about the unit.

The troops were sent to the midwest after protests over the Trump administration’s aggressive immigration enforcement sometimes escalated into violent clashes.

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Photos of the mixed reactions to Trump's bid to deploy troops to more US cities

President Donald Trump's bid to deploy the National Guard in cities like Portland, Oregon, and Chicago is bringing out both supporters and detractors of the administration's immigration policies.

Axios

Photos: Texas National Guard troops arrive in Chicago area for Trump crackdown

Despite Illinois suing the Trump administration, the National Guard arrived near Chicago today.

The Independent UK

Q&A: A look at the National Guard's role as Trump seeks to deploy troops in Oregon and Chicago

President Donald Trump’s efforts to send National Guard troops into U.S. cities — including Los Angeles, Portland, Oregon, and Chicago — over the objections of Democratic mayors and governors have prompted a host of questions about the president’s authority and who controls the Guard

Latin Times

Gavin Newsom Slams Texas Gov. Greg Abbott For Sending National Guard Troops To Other States In The U.S. 'Deal With Your Crime Epidemic'

California Gov. Gavin Newsom slammed Texas counterpart Greg Abbott for sending state National Guard members to other states in the country.

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Texas Gov. Abbott Reveals Deployment Of National Guard To Other States: 'Ever Ready'

Texas Governor Greg Abbott confirmed that members of the state's National Guard are deploying elsewhere in the country. He did not mention a destination

The Independent UK

Texas National Guard members arrive in Illinois despite lawsuit and opposition from local leaders over Trump’s crackdown

The fierce opposition to troops being sent to Chicago comes as the federal court recently blocked the Trump administration from using National Guard troops for a similar mission in Portland

Reason

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Trump floats Insurrection Act use amid National Guard standoff with states

The extreme presidential power hasn't been used without state consent in over 60 years.

Reason

Why a Trump Appointee Ruled That His National Guard Deployment in Portland Was Illegal

U.S. District Judge Karin Immergut concluded that the president's description of "War ravaged Portland" was "simply untethered to the facts."

International Business Times

Illinois Sues To Block National Guard Deployment In Chicago

The Democratic-led US state of Illinois filed suit on Monday to block President Donald Trump's deployment of National Guard troops to Chicago.

The Independent UK

Trump's use of the National Guard sets up a legal clash testing presidential power

President Donald Trump's plan to deploy the military on U.S. soil is sparking conflict with blue state governors that is playing out in the courts

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