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US warship docks in Trinidad and Tobago, putting pressure on Venezuela
Government officials from the twin-island nation and the U.S. said the warship will remain in Trinidad until Thursday.
US strikes another alleged drug-carrying boat off Venezuela coast
The strike marks the fifth deadly strike on an alleged drug-carrying vessel in the region.
By Carla Babb
US Coast Guard will still get paid amid government shutdown, Noem says
The DHS secretary took a shot at congressional Democrats in a public statement announcing that members of the Coast Guard will receive their paychecks.
By Riley Ceder
Trump directs Pentagon to pay troops despite shutdown
President Trump says he's directed the Defense Department to use “all available funds” to ensure that troops are paid on Wednesday despite the shutdown.
National Guard troops seen on patrols in Memphis with local police
Guard members patrolling outside a Bass Pro Shops at the Memphis Pyramid were being escorted by a local police officer and posed for photos with visitors.
Judge blocks National Guard deployment in Illinois for 2 weeks
A judge blocked the deployment of Guard troops in the Chicago area for two weeks, finding no substantial evidence that a “danger of rebellion” is brewing.
US sending about 200 troops to Israel to monitor Gaza ceasefire deal
Officials said CENTCOM is going to establish a coordination center in Israel that will help facilitate the flow of humanitarian aid, AP reported.
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.
Texas National Guard members arrive in Illinois
Texas National Guard members are at an Army training center in Illinois, sent despite a lawsuit and vigorous opposition from Democratic elected leaders.
Trump’s National Guard use sets up legal clash testing executive power
Trump envisions a stronger role for the military on U.S. soil, a situation that raises significant questions of constitutional law and federalism.
Government shutdown forces Army to cancel ‘Best Squad’ competition
The service said the 2025 "Best Squad" competition would not take place “due to a lapse in appropriations."
By Riley Ceder