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Pentagon ends deployment of 2,000 National Guard troops in Los Angeles

The 2,000 National Guardsmen account for nearly half of the soldiers sent to the city to deal with protests over Trump's immigration crackdown.

3 days ago

Lawmakers back White House FY26 plans for more troops, 3.8% pay hike

The military's active-duty end strength would grow by about 26,000 troops next year under plans being considered in the House and Senate.

By Leo Shane III

4 days ago

House panel to mark up annual defense authorization bill this week

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of July 14, 2025.

By Leo Shane III

5 days ago

Military requests pulling 200 troops back from California protest duty

The commander in charge of the troops in LA asked the Defense Secretary if 200 of those forces could be returned to wildfire fighting duty.

By Tara Copp, AP

3 weeks ago

Judge asks if troops in Los Angeles are violating Posse Comitatus Act

A federal judge held a brief hearing over whether the Trump administration should continue its deployment of troops to Los Angeles.

4 weeks ago

The history of presidents activating US troops on American soil

U.S. presidents have rarely federalized the National Guard to intervene in protests on U.S. soil.

By Claire Barrett

4 weeks ago

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