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12 National Guard Members Removed From Inauguration Duty As Security Concerns Grow

Twelve National Guardsmen were removed from inauguration duties and sent home after security screenings to ensure that none of the troops were involved in extremist activity, according to the Department of Defense officials.

Rep. Steve Cohen Says National Guard White Male Members Might Be a Threat

Jan 18, 2021 10:27 PM EST By Mary Anne R.

Democrat Rep. Steve Cohen has expressed his concerns over National Guard securing President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration.

Up To 21,000 National Guard Troops To Go To Washington To Assist With Inaugural Security

Jan 14, 2021 11:28 PM EST By Mary Anne R.

As hundreds of National Guard troops started to arrive in Washington, there were no cars or scooters all through downtown and seemingly no tourists around the area on Wednesday. Only the occasional jogger and multiple construction crews at work.

Today in History – May 4: The Kent State Shootings and More

May 04, 2020 08:00 AM EDT By Olive Marie

This day marks the commemoration of the Kate State University shooting. Other events from previous years on this same date have also been highlighted here.

Texas Local Debt Hits $328 Billion as National Guard Troops Remain Unpaid for Border Control

Sep 04, 2014 09:11 AM EDT By Michael Oleaga

The Texas Bond Review Board indicated the state's total local debt grew by $5 billion as the Lone Star State is having trouble compensating National Guard troops sent to the border.

President Barack Obama Sends Defense, Homeland Security Officials to Evaluate Need for National Guard Troops at Texas Border

Jul 25, 2014 09:12 AM EDT By Michael Oleaga

Days following Texas Gov. Rick Perry's announcement to deploy approximately 1,000 National Guard troops to the southern U.S. border, President Barack Obama will send a team to assess if Perry's decision would help ease the immigration crisis.

Texas Gov. Rick Perry to Deploy 1,000 National Guard Troops to US-Mexico Border Due to Federal Government's 'Empty Promises'

Jul 22, 2014 05:01 PM EDT By Michael Oleaga

Gov. Rick Perry, R-Texas, announced on Monday plans to deploy approximately 1,000 National Guard troops to the southern Texas border to help secure the border.

National Guard's Power at US, Mexican Border Limited: Guard Troops Unable to Arrest Undocumented Immigrants

Jul 15, 2014 08:19 AM EDT By Michael Oleaga

Republicans have called for the Obama administration to send the National Guard to the U.S.-Mexico border to slow the influx of undocumented immigrants, but the Guard's responsibilities are limited.