Jun 02 Watch 10:44 What happens when police officers see protesters as 'the enemy' Former senior military officials are criticizing Secretary of Defense Mark Esper for participating in a controversial photo op with President Trump and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Mark Milley for walking through D.C. in his battle-dress uniform. Nick Schifrin talks to… Continue watching
Jun 02 How governors are responding to Trump's request to send National Guard troops to D.C. By Alan Suderman, Associated Press Some governors are balking at President Donald Trump's request to send National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., for a massive militarized show of force in the nation's capital after several days of violent protests. Continue reading
May 30 Watch 5:22 Minnesota mobilizes state's entire National Guard amid violence Minnesota is mobilizing its entire National Guard as the state braces for more protests in Minneapolis over George Floyd’s death. The ongoing protests turned violent on Friday for a fourth night after thousands of demonstrators set cars and buildings on… Continue watching
May 30 National Guard summoned to aid cities amid police clashes By Sudhin Thanawala, Associated Press Georgia’s governor declared a state of emergency early Saturday to activate the state National Guard as violence flared in Atlanta and cities nationwide. Continue reading
May 07 WATCH: New Jersey sending National Guard to nursing homes, governor says By Associated Press Gov. Phil Murphy and other officials didn’t offer details on what their exact role would be. Nursing homes need “some relief from the bullpen,” Murphy said. Continue reading
Mar 10 New York sending in National Guard to control virus By Marina Villeneuve, Olga R. Rodriguez, Associated Press New York's governor announced he is sending National Guard troops to scrub surfaces and deliver food in and around a New York City suburb at the center of the nation's biggest cluster of coronavirus cases. Continue reading
Jul 12 'Powerful' Tropical Storm Barry revives memories of Katrina in New Orleans By Kevin McGill, Janet McConnaughey, Associated Press About 3,000 National Guard troops along with other rescue crews were posted around the state with boats, high-water vehicles and helicopters. Drinking water was lined up, and utility crews with bucket trucks moved into position in the region. Continue reading
Jun 21 Texas sending another 1,000 National Guard troops to border By Clarice Silber, Associated Press Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott announced on Friday that he will send another 1,000 National Guard troops to the U.S.-Mexico border while accusing Congress of failing to take action on the growing humanitarian crisis. Continue reading
Mar 20 National Guard to help protect California towns from wildfires By Don Thompson, Associated Press California is pulling the troops away from President Donald Trump's border protection efforts and devoting them to fire protection. Continue reading
Nov 14 Watch 4:03 Fire recovery continues across California, as new fire blazes east of LA Fifty miles east of Los Angeles, a brush fire has quickly grown into a wall of fast-moving flames. The new “Sierra Fire” is spreading south from the edge of the Angeles National Forest, though firefighters say they’re making gains against… Continue watching