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Lawmakers slam Ice after US military veterans are arrested, injured

The Guardian revealed how US veterans have been injured and arrested at protests against Ice deportations

The Guardian - US

Appeals Court Blocks Trump From Deploying National Guard In Illinois

A federal appeals court decided on Saturday that while National Guard troops sent to Illinois by President Donald Trump can stay in the state under federal authority, they aren’t allowed to be deployed for now.

Benzinga

National guard troops in Illinois can remain but cannot be deployed yet, judge rules

Troops can stay under federal control, as US senators Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth decry being barred access to Ice facility

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Senate passes NDAA after securing amendments deal - Roll Call

Senate passage of the annual defense policy bill paves the way for the chamber to formally negotiate with the House on a compromise version.

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Hill added $100 billion-plus since 2022 on unrequested weapons - Roll Call

Appropriators have proposed a total of $52.2 billion for 1,403 “program increases” to the Pentagon’s weapons budget request for fiscal 2026

Roll Call

Memphis Mayor Paul Young Wants To Make It Clear: 'Did Not Ask For The National Guard'

Memphis Mayor Paul Young said he did not request the National Guard and questioned whether troops are the right solution to the city's crime challenges, even as federal and state leaders move forward with the deployment.

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Trump Orders National Guard Deployment To Memphis Amid Soaring Crime, Escalating Federal Crackdown On Democrat-Led Cities

On Friday, President Donald Trump announced that Memphis, Tennessee, will be the next U.S. city to see National Guard troops deployed, expanding his controversial crime crackdown in Democrat-led cities.

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Tim Walz Says 'Nothing Normal' About President Declaring War On Chicago After Trump's 'Chipocalypse Now' Post

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) said Monday that "there's nothing normal" about Donald Trump suggesting Chicago would "find out why it's called the Department of WAR," as the President faces backlash over a social post that critics read as threatening military action against an American city.

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Democrats Slam Trump's Threats of Military Action In Chicago, Warn of Authoritarian Overreach, Constitutional Crisis

President Donald Trump faced sharp criticism from Democratic leaders over a Truth Social post joking about deportations and hinting at military intervention in Chicago, sparking concerns over authoritarian overreach.

Benzinga

Trump, misled by video of 2020 protests shown on Fox, threatens to send troops to Portland – as it happened

President also says US must be ‘very careful’ in removing mandates for ‘vaccines that are so amazing’

The Guardian - US

US seeks shipbuilding expertise from South Korea and Japan to counter China

American lawmakers are using a trip to South Korea and Japan to explore how the United States can tap those allies’ shipbuilding expertise and capacity to help boost its own capabilities

The Independent UK

Advocates hail ‘historic’ progress after US Senate vote on arms to Israel

Supporters of Palestinian rights say although bill to block arms to Israel failed to pass, vote shows ‘shift’ on issue.

Al Jazeera

Battle over transgender troops reignites on Capitol Hill - Roll Call

Multiple defense bills would cement the Trump administration’s restrictions on health care for transgender military community members.

Roll Call

Who Is Tammy Duckworth? Double Amputee Senator Who Told Trump's Singapore Envoy Pick to 'Shape Up'

Senator Tammy Duckworth, a combat veteran and leg amputee, challenged Trump's Singapore ambassador pick over his qualifications, urging him to 'shape up.'

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Trump Picks Surgeon With 'Zero Knowledge' as US Ambassador to Singapore: 'Do Your Homework!'

Trump nominee Dr Anji Sinha faced backlash at his Senate confirmation hearing for lacking key knowledge about US–Singapore relations, raising doubts about his fitness to serve as ambassador.

The Independent UK

Trump’s nominee for Singapore ambassador criticised in Senate for lack of regional knowledge

Anjani Sinha struggles to answer questions about trade, diplomacy and regional alliances in Southeast Asia

The Independent UK

Hegseth says renaming military bases after Civil War soldiers who fought for slavery is ‘important for morale’

Defense secretary claims veterans and active-duty troops are thankful the previous names are returning to bases formerly named after confederate generals and officers

Roll Call

FAA nominee Bedford defends pilot training rule position - Roll Call

Trump's pick to lead the FAA vows to uphold safety standards despite lobbying against tougher pilot training rules.

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Pete Hegseth calls on Asia to boost military spending in face of ‘imminent’ threat from China

Speaking at the Shangri-la Dialogue in Singapore, the US defence secretary outlined a rang of new joint projects in the region

The Independent UK

US Sen. Duckworth visits Taiwan to discuss regional security and trade

Strongly pro-Taiwan U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth is visiting the self-governing island democracy to discuss regional security and relations with the U.S. Duckworth will hold a series of high-level meetings with senior Taiwan leaders during her visit Wednesday and Thursday

The Independent UK

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and other US tech leaders testify to Congress on AI competition with China

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and executives from Microsoft and chipmaker Advanced Micro Devices testified on Capitol Hill about the biggest opportunities, risks and needs facing an industry which lawmakers and technologists agree could fundamentally transform global business, culture and geopolitics

Roll Call

Being a mom in Congress is hard. But it doesn’t have to be, members say - Roll Call

“I really felt like I was building the wheel,” recalls Rep. Linda Sánchez, one of only 13 voting members to ever give birth while in Congress.

Latin Times

Democratic Senator Says Mike Waltz Will Face a 'Brutal Hearing' To Be Trump's Ambassador To The UN

Democratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth said former national security adviser Mike Waltz will face a "brutal hearing" following his involvement in Signalgate

The Independent UK

Pete Hegseth lashes out on X in late-night post after latest security leak rocks Pentagon

Report of the new Signal leak arrives days after three Pentagon officials were fired for allegedly leaking information

The Guardian - US

‘Full-blown meltdown’ at Pentagon after Hegseth’s second Signal chat revealed

Existence of group chat including Hegseth, his wife and others prompts calls for defense secretary to step down

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