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Pentagon secret plans to send troops into Chicago

The Washington Post revealed that military officials have been planning for weeks to send National Guard troops in the ...

US official confirms Pentagon planning National Guard deployment in Chicago, Mayor Johnson responds

A U.S. official confirmed to ABC News Sunday that the Pentagon is planning a possible deployment of National Guard forces in Chicago.Mayor Brandon Johnson says he's in contact with county and state ...

Some National Guard units in Washington are now carrying firearms in escalation of Trump deployment

President Donald Trump on Sunday threatened to expand his military deployments to more Democratic-led cities, responding to ...

Chicago Mayor Blasts Trump Military Threats As 'Flagrant Violation' Of Constitution

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson hit back at President Donald Trump’s threats to send the National Guard to the city, calling ...

Chicago mayor calls Trump's National Guard plan 'most flagrant violation of our Constitution'

Mayor Brandon Johnson pushed back against Trump's National Guard plans for Chicago, citing 30% drop in homicides and concerns ...
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Illinois officials blast Trump's threat to deploy National Guard in Chicago

Earlier in August, Trump deployed hundreds of National Guard members to Washington, D.C., as part of what he touted as an effort to reduce crime and root out homelessness.