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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.
Appeals court rules Trump can deploy National Guard to LA for now
A federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order directing President Trump to return control of the California National Guard to Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Retirement snafu affects thousands of Reserve, Guard members
More than 13,000 Guard and Reserve members haven't been receiving their earned government retirement contributions.
By Karen Jowers
LA deployments to cost $134 million and last 60 days, Pentagon says
The cost estimate came during a feisty exchange as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified before the House on Tuesday.
Trump’s military deployments to LA raise legal, political concerns
Trump issued a memo to deploy troops to areas where protests are occurring or "likely to occur," which may allow forces to operate in other cities.
700 Marines deployed to LA to respond to immigration protests
About 700 Marines have been ordered to deploy to Los Angeles to help National Guard members respond to immigration protests.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press and Tara Copp, AP
Lawmakers condemn Trump’s use of Guard, active-duty troops in LA
Critics warn that the president's decision to mobilize Guard troops over the California governor's objections sets a "troubling precedent."
Trump orders National Guard troops to LA to quell immigration protests
Guard troops began arriving in L.A. Sunday on orders from President Trump in response to clashes in recent days between federal authorities and protestors.
By Eric Thayer and Jake Offenhartz
Lunday picked to serve as next Coast Guard commandant
The acting leader of the service was announced as President Donald Trump's pick to fill the top Coast Guard post permanently.
Guard helo trespassed on Montana ranch to take deer antlers: citation
Montana Army National Guardsmen face trespassing charges after reportedly landing a helicopter on a private ranch to take elk antlers before flying away.
By Matthew Brown, The Associated Press