Trump, National Guard and court
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Judge Charles Breyer ordered the administration to return control of the National Guard to the California governor, but an appeals court stayed the extraordinary decision Thursday night.
The disagreement between President Donald Trump and California Gov. Gavin Newsom over Trump deploying state National Guard troops to Los Angeles is now being debated in court. We’ll explain how the situation developed and answer some common questions.
"Texas National Guard will be deployed to locations across the state to ensure peace & order," said Texas governor Greg Abbott.
Donald Trump’s mobilization of the National Guard to quell LA protests is a rare exercise of presidential power.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta said Monday that he’ll soon file a lawsuit against the Trump administration for federalizing National Guard troops this weekend.
Washington state leaders denounce Trump's activation of the California National Guard against the state governor's wishes.
An appeals court allowed Trump to keep the National Guard in L.A. The Trump administration denied involvement in Israel’s strikes on Iran. Kilmar Abrego García pleaded not guilty to human smuggling. A Smithsonian director resigned following Trump’s attempt to fire her.