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Trump administration declares U.S. cities ‘war zones’

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Trump administration declares U.S. cities ‘war zones’

President Donald Trump, who on September 30, 2025, spoke of using the military for a “war from within”, shows no sign of backing off his hardline campaign.  | Photo Credit: AP The Trump administration branded Chicago a “war zone” on Sunday (October 5, 2025) as a justification for deploying soldiers against the will of local … Read more

Pentagon says some National Guard units in Washington now carrying firearms as Trump targets more cities

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Pentagon says some National Guard units in Washington now carrying firearms as Trump targets more cities

Members of the West Virginia National Guard patrol the National Mall, on Sunday, August 24, 2025, in Washington. | Photo Credit: AP Some National Guard units patrolling the nation’s capital at the direction of President Donald Trump have started carrying firearms, an escalation of his military deployment that makes good on a directive issued late … Read more