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Judge orders Trump administration to end Guard deployment in DC

A federal judge is ordering the Trump administration to end its monthslong deployment of National Guard troops to help police the nation’s capital.

5 days ago

Shutdown causes turmoil for some military families’ food assistance

In the most recent DOD survey of active-duty military spouses, about 7% said they were using WIC benefits and 1% said they were using SNAP.

By Karen Jowers

4 weeks ago

Guard deployments in DC and Portland are focus of court hearings

Here’s what to know about the latest legal efforts to block or deploy the Guard in various cities.

By Michael Kunzelman, The Associated Press

5 weeks ago

Iraq keeping some US military advisers due to IS threat in Syria

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani said that developments in Syria required keeping 250 to 350 advisers at the Ain al-Asad base.

5 weeks ago

Crackdown on mail-in ballots won’t focus on military, White House says

The White House won't say if any protections are being considered for overseas military voters but vowed to make sure those ballots are still counted.

By Leo Shane III

3 months ago

West Virginia sends National Guard to DC at Trump team’s request

West Virginia is sending 300 to 400 National Guard troops to assist in the Trump administration's effort to overhaul policing in the nation's capital.

3 months ago