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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.

Opinion

The GWOT Memorial must be purpose-built to evolve

While laudable, if the Global War on Terrorism Memorial is to have lasting meaning, it cannot be built as a static shrine, the author of this op-ed argues.

Lawsuit over Trump’s DC Guard deployment exposes deep partisan divide

Twenty-three states have aligned with the Trump administration's stance that he has authority to bring in the Guard, while 22 back the district's position.

Trump suggests using US cities as ‘training grounds’ for military

Trump told a gathering of military leaders they should use American cities as “training grounds” to fight against what he called a “war from within.”

Four soldiers killed in Washington state helicopter crash, Army says

Four special operations soldiers died when the MH-60 Black Hawk helicopter they were aboard crashed near JBLM earlier this week, officials said.

Veteran who burned US flag in DC pleads not guilty to federal charges

Army veteran Jan Carey set fire to an American flag near the White House to protest President Donald Trump’s recent executive order on flag burning.

Trump deploys National Guard to Memphis in ‘replica’ of DC crackdown

Trump on Monday signed an order sending the National Guard into Memphis, calling it a “replica of our extraordinarily successful efforts” in Washington.

Church leaders charged with swindling millions in military benefits

Authorities say church leaders exploited troops by enrolling them in seminary programs that drained their G.I. Bill education benefits.

Georgia to send National Guard troops to DC

Gov. Brian Kemp said he will mobilize roughly 300 troops to take part in Trump’s D.C. operation to relieve soldiers from elsewhere who deployed earlier.

DC National Guard troops have orders extended through December

The main purpose is to ensure DC Guard members continue to have uninterrupted benefits and pay for a mission that seems likely to persist for months.